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Business Continuity and Crisis Management

Risk Management for Critical Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure such as energy, water, transport, telecommunications and health systems must remain resilient against physical, cyber and natural threats. This course covers critical infrastructure protection frameworks, interdependencies, risk assessment, resilience measures, regulation and public-private cooperation.

5 days Classroom or live online English
Smart Horizon Certified - Global Leadership Consultants
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Failures in critical infrastructure can cascade across society. This course helps operators and authorities manage these risks systematically.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses interdependency mapping, risk assessment workshops, case studies of infrastructure failures and scenario exercises.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain critical infrastructure protection frameworks
  • Map interdependencies between infrastructure sectors
  • Assess all-hazard risks
  • Design resilience and protection measures
  • Understand relevant regulation
  • Coordinate with authorities and partners
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • Critical infrastructure operators
  • Risk and resilience managers
  • Security professionals
  • Government officials
  • Utility and transport managers
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Infrastructure risk assessment
  • Interdependency analysis
  • Resilience design
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Public-private coordination
  • Scenario planning
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Critical Infrastructure

  1. 09:00–09:54Definition and sectors
  2. 09:54–10:48Threat landscape
  3. 10:48–11:00Policy frameworks
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Policy frameworks (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Resilience concepts
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Asset identification

Day 2Interdependencies

  1. 09:00–09:54Sector dependencies
  2. 09:54–10:48Cascading failures
  3. 10:48–11:00Mapping methods
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Mapping methods (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Supply chains
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Interdependency map

Day 3Risk Assessment

  1. 09:00–09:54All-hazards approach
  2. 09:54–10:48Physical and cyber risks
  3. 10:48–11:00Climate risks
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Climate risks (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Risk evaluation
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Risk assessment

Day 4Resilience Measures

  1. 09:00–09:54Protection measures
  2. 09:54–10:48Redundancy
  3. 10:48–11:00Recovery planning
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Recovery planning (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Regulatory requirements
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Infrastructure failure

Day 5Coordination

  1. 09:00–09:54Public-private partnerships
  2. 09:54–10:48Information sharing
  3. 10:48–11:00Exercises
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Exercises (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Governance
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Resilience plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

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Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Nov - 20 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
London 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Jan - 8 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Jan - 22 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Feb - 5 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Feb - 19 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Mar - 19 Mar 2027
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Vienna 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Apr - 9 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Apr - 23 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 17 May - 21 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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Frankfurt 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Jun - 11 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 5 Jul - 9 Jul 2027
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Rome 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 19 Jul - 23 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 2 Aug - 6 Aug 2027
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Singapore 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 16 Aug - 20 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Sept - 10 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 4 Oct - 8 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 18 Oct - 22 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 15 Nov - 19 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

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