BCI and UCL Launch Executive Certificate in Resilience Leadership and Crisis Management
A new two and a half-day executive programme designed to help senior resilience professionals strengthen strategic leadership, influence decision-making and demonstrate organisational value.
The Business Continuity Institute (BCI), in partnership with UCL School of Management, is pleased to announce the launch of the Executive Certificate in Resilience Leadership and Crisis Management, a new two and a half-day executive programme designed for senior professionals responsible for organisational resilience, risk, crisis management and business continuity.
Taking place from 26-28 October 2026 at UCL School of Management, Canary Wharf, the programme has been developed to help experienced practitioners move beyond operational resilience concepts and develop the strategic leadership skills needed to influence decision-making at the highest levels of their organisations.
Bridging the gap between resilience strategy and executive decision-making
As organisations navigate increasingly complex operational, cyber, geopolitical and supply chain challenges, resilience leaders are being asked not only to manage disruption, but also to demonstrate the strategic value of resilience investment.
The Executive Certificate addresses this challenge by combining cutting-edge academic research with practical application. Participants will explore crisis leadership, systemic risk, resilience measurement, stress testing and organisational decision-making through a highly interactive learning experience.
Five reasons senior leaders are enrolling
1. Put resilience theory into practice
The programme culminates in a boardroom simulation where participants present and defend their thinking in front of an expert panel. Individuals will leave with a practical 90-day resilience implementation plan that can be applied within their own organisation.
2. Learn from leading researchers and practitioners
The programme is delivered by internationally recognised experts, including Professor Danny Ralph, Professor Gianluca Pescaroli and Saman Ghaffarian. Participants will gain direct insight into topics such as crisis typologies, systemic risk, single points of failure, stress testing and the application of artificial intelligence to resilience.
3. Demonstrate the value of resilience
A key focus of the programme is helping leaders communicate resilience in business terms. Participants will explore resilience KPIs, stress testing methodologies and approaches for demonstrating the return on resilience investment to senior stakeholders.
4. Join an exclusive executive cohort
Places are intentionally limited to create a small, highly interactive learning environment. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn alongside peers from corporate and government organisations spanning finance, infrastructure, healthcare, technology and critical supply chains.
5. Earn a recognised executive credential
On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate from UCL School of Management together with a digital credential that can be shared on professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
Designed for current and future resilience leaders
The Executive Certificate is ideal for senior business continuity, resilience, risk and crisis management professionals who are looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, influence executive decision-making and drive resilience outcomes across their organisations.
Participants will gain:
- A deeper understanding of resilience leadership and crisis management.
- Practical frameworks for implementing resilience initiatives.
- Strategies for measuring and communicating resilience value.
- Access to leading academic research and industry expertise.
- Valuable networking opportunities with senior peers across sectors.
- A recognised executive-level credential from UCL School of Management.
Register your place
The Executive Certificate in Resilience Leadership and Crisis Management will take place on 26-28 October 2026 at UCL School of Management, Canary Wharf. Delivered in partnership with the BCI, the programme offers a unique opportunity to combine academic excellence with practical resilience leadership development. Follow the link below to register your place on the course.
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