Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review: Part 4 – Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
This is the fourth microlearning in the Resilience Planning through Disaster Recovery Review learning path. As the final part, you will design and document a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) by identifying resources, defining cut-over criteria, and aligning strategies with compliance requirements to ensure rapid recovery and minimal disruption.
estimated duration
13-20 hours (Self-paced).
learning mode
100% Online
modality
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What You'll Learn?
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Identify and prioritise critical disaster recovery resources.
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Develop a cut-over criteria plan for activating recovery processes.
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Document disaster recovery workflows and dependencies.
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Align DRP strategies with business, legal, and compliance requirements.
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Conduct testing and validation of recovery plans to ensure effectiveness.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.
Topics Covered
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Disaster Recovery Planning
Purpose Scope Benefits
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Critical Resources
Human IT Data Facilities Financial Assets
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Cut-Over Criteria Plans
Activation Steps Downtime Allowances RTOs
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DRP Testing Methods
Tabletop Walkthrough Simulation Full-Scale Drills
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Compliance and Documentation
Privacy Act WHS ISO 27001
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Recovery Strategies
Hot Sites Insurance Employee Support Programs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Design a documented Disaster Recovery Plan aligned with organisational needs.
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Identify and allocate resources to support effective recovery.
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Develop cut-over criteria and escalation processes for disaster activation.
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Validate and improve DRPs through structured testing and stakeholder feedback.
Learning Pathway
SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.
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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.
Complete the Learning Pathway
Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
Go Further
Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)
SkillX Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Total of $299.04 / year $708.0 58.0%
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