Designing and Delivering Effective Exercises Training Course
Exercises play a vital role in building confidence and strengthening resilience. This two-day course supports you in designing and delivering exercises that not only test plans, but also build capability, engagement and organizational readiness. Aligned with the BCI Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) and international standards, the course provides practical, structured guidance to help you create meaningful and effective exercise programmes.
How this course will support you:
- Build confidence in designing and facilitating exercises
- Understand how to validate plans and strengthen organisational readiness
- Develop engaging, realistic scenarios that add real value
- Gain a structured approach to evaluation and continuous improvement
How this course will guide you:
- Understanding the value and purpose of exercise programmes
- Designing exercises with clear aims, objectives and formats
- Developing realistic and relevant scenarios
- Preparing and coordinating effective exercise delivery
- Evaluating outcomes and reporting lessons learned
By the end of the course, you will have the practical skills to design, deliver and evaluate exercises - and leave with a tailored exercise concept ready to implement in your organisation.
Who is the course for:
Business continuity, crisis management and resilience professionals responsible for developing, delivering or supporting exercise programmes.
Includes: Course slides, Student Workbook and supporting resources
Recognition: 16 CPD points and a BCI Certificate of Attendance