CM-400 Crisis Management Manager
About This Course
This course is designed for professionals responsible for crisis management who seek to enhance their organization's readiness and response capabilities. It covers the key roles and responsibilities of the Crisis Management Team (CMT) and supporting teams, emphasizing crisis information flow, notification, and escalation processes. Participants will learn how to establish crisis detection mechanisms, manage crisis communications, and set up an effective crisis command center. The course also explores training and awareness programs, crisis management testing, and simulation exercises to strengthen organizational resilience. Through practical insights and structured methodologies, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate crises effectively.
What You'll Learn
• Learners will demonstrate their ability to establish crisis communication strategies by identifying stakeholders, selecting appropriate communication methods, and applying media management techniques. They will showcase their proficiency in crisis leadership by recognizing key leadership characteristics, principles, and competencies essential for guiding organizations through crises.
• Learners will apply international standards, such as ISO 22300 and ISO 22320, to crisis management frameworks, command center operations, and emergency response planning. They will define the functions of a crisis command center, understanding its terminology, structure, and operational requirements to support crisis response efforts effectively.
• Learners will design and implement training and awareness programs tailored to different audiences within an organization. They will develop corporate training methodologies, establish functional and awareness training requirements, and schedule crisis management exercises to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.
• Learners will conduct crisis management testing and exercises by identifying the types of tests, defining objectives, and executing integrated and simulation exercises. They will develop test schedules, assess simulation effectiveness, and apply structured methodologies to validate crisis management functionalities and improve organizational resilience.