Module 1 : UNDERSTANDING CRISES & THREAT ASSESSMENT (4 Hours)
Practical Output: Threat classification matrix + organisational threat prioritisation worksheet
- Crisis, Emergency, Incident & Disaster Concepts
- All-Hazards Threat Identification & Classification
- Threat Types: Natural Disasters, CBRNE, Cyber, Criminal & Active Assailant
- Threat Assessment Methodologies: Likelihood, Severity & Consequence Analysis
- Risk Management Strategies & Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Crisis Mitigation Strategies & Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Business Continuity Standards in Crisis Preparedness Context
- ASIS ORM.1 & ISO 22301 within Crisis Preparedness Frameworks
Module 1: Learning Objectives
By the end of this module , participants should be able to:
- Differentiate Crisis, Emergency, Incident & Disaster Concepts & Analyse Their Operational Relationships
- Classify & Evaluate Organisational Threats Using an All-Hazards Framework Across Natural, CBRNE, Cyber, Criminal & Active Assailant Categories
- Apply Likelihood, Severity & Consequence Analysis to Prioritise Organisational Threats
- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Evaluate Crisis Mitigation Strategies & Justify Cost-Benefit Decisions for Preparedness Resource Allocation
- Apply Cost-Benefit Analysis to Preparedness Decisions
- Assess the Application of ASIS ORM.1 & ISO 22301 within Crisis Preparedness
Module 2 : Crisis Planning & Preparedness (4 Hours)
Practical Output: Crisis management plan framework + EOC design worksheet + tabletop exercise planning template
- Crisis Management Planning & Governance
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Design & Activation
- Incident Command System (ICS) Structure & Key Roles (IC, PIO, Liaison, Operations, Logistics)
- Resource Planning, Mutual Aid & MOUs
- Crisis Communication & Mass Notification Systems
- Training & Exercise Design: Tabletop, Functional & Full-Scale Exercise Formats
- Pre-Incident Resource Planning
Module 2 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module , participants should be able to:
- Develop Comprehensive Crisis Management Plans
- Design Emergency Operations Centers (EOC) Including Activation Protocols & Role Assignments
- Apply ICS Structure & Analyse Functional Roles of Incident Commander, PIO, Liaison & Operations Sections
- Develop Resource Planning Documentation
- Design Crisis Communication Protocols
- Select & Evaluate Crisis Exercise Methodologies
- Develop Pre-Incident Resource Plans
MODULE 3 : Workplace Violence & Active Assailant Management (6 HOURS)
Practical Output: Workplace violence prevention policy framework + active assailant response protocol + TAT structure template + contingency plan framework template
- Workplace Violence Typology, Warning Signs & Continuum of Violence
- Behavioural Threat Assessment for Active Assailants
- Workplace Violence Prevention Programme (WVPP)
- Threat Assessment Team (TAT) Frameworks
- Active Assailant Response Protocols (Run–Hide–Fight)
- Lockdown & Evacuation Procedures
- Contingency Plan Frameworks: Active Assailant, Bomb Threat & Natural Disaster
- Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Coordination During High-Consequence Events
- Post-Incident Employee Support: Trauma-Informed Recovery & EAP Coordination
Module 3 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module , participants should be able to:
- Classify Workplace Violence Typology & Analyse Warning Signs & Escalation Patterns Using the Continuum of Violence
- Evaluate the Progression from Workplace Grievance to Active Assailant Incident & Determine Early Intervention Points
- Conduct Active Assailant Threat Assessments Using Behavioural Indicator Frameworks Aligned with ASIS SPC.1-2021
- Design Workplace Violence Prevention Programmes (WVPP)
- Develop Threat Assessment Team (TAT) Structures
- Apply the Run–Hide–Fight Framework & Develop Organisational Response Protocols Appropriate to Facility Type
- Design Lockdown, Evacuation & Contingency Plans
- Coordinatew with Law Enforcement & Emergency Services During High-Consequence Events Using Established Liaison Protocols
- Design Post-Incident Employee Recovery Procedures Integrating Trauma-Informed Support & EAP Coordination
MODULE 4: Crisis Response & Incident Management (5 HOURS)
Practical Output: Crisis response simulation debrief document + incident communication log + EOC activation checklist + stakeholder status update template
- Crisis Plan Activation & Escalation Procedures
- Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management
- Incident Command System (ICS) Operations
- Multi-Agency Incident Coordination
- Public Information & Media Management
- Incident Communications & Status Reporting
- Incident Documentation & Operational Records
Module 4 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module , participants should be able to:
- Activate Crisis Management Plans Using Defined Decision Triggers, Escalation Levels & Notification Protocols
- Manage Emergency Operations Centers During Active Incidents Including Resource Allocation & Decision-Making Under Pressure
- Apply Incident Command System (ICS) Operations
- Coordinate Multi-Agency Incident Response
- Execute Public Information Officer (PIO) Responsibilities
- Apply Structured Status Update Protocols to Deliver Regular Progress Reports to Leadership & Key Stakeholders
- Develop & Maintain Real-Time Incident Documentation
MODULE 5: Recovery, Review & Continuous Improvement (5 HOURS)
Practical Output: Recovery action plan + structured AAR report template + crisis plan audit checklist + crisis programme KPI dashboard
- Recovery Planning & Organisational Restoration
- Damage Assessment & Recovery Prioritisation
- Identifying & Capturing Mitigation Opportunities During the Recovery Phase
- Business Recovery & Operational Continuity
- After-Action Reviews (AAR) & Lessons Learned
- Crisis Programme Auditing & Performance Review
- Continuous Monitoring, KPIs & Plan Updates
- Crisis Culture, Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Module 5 Learning Objectives
By the end of this module , participants should be able to:
- Develop Short- & Long-Term Recovery Strategies & Select Appropriate Recovery Assistance Resources
- Apply Damage Assessment & Recovery Prioritisation Techniques
- Document & Integrate Mitigation Opportunities Identified During the Recovery Phase into the Crisis Management Plan
- Restore Critical Business Functions Using Recovery Sequencing Frameworks & Dependency Mapping
- Conduct Structured After-Action Reviews (AAR)
- Evaluate Crisis Programme Performance Through Audits
- Develop Continuous Monitoring & KPI Frameworks
- Update Crisis Management Plans Through Continuous Improvement