Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Schools, colleges and universities must protect students and staff during emergencies such as fires, intruders, outbreaks, severe weather and reputational crises, while maintaining education.
This Aractech course covers education sector risks, emergency plans, lockdown and evacuation, safeguarding, outbreak management, continuity of learning, communication with parents and media, and recovery and support. Participants develop an institutional crisis plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Identify crisis risks for educational institutions
- Develop emergency and crisis plans
- Plan lockdown, evacuation and safeguarding
- Maintain continuity of learning
- Communicate with students, parents and media
- Support recovery and wellbeing
Who should attend
Target audience
- School and university leaders
- Facilities and security managers
- Safeguarding leads
- Student services managers
- Communication staff
- Education officials
Methodology
Learning approach
- Education case studies
- Planning workshops
- Scenario exercises
- Group discussions
- Reviews
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
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.
Day 1
Education Crisis Risks
- Risk landscape
- Legal duties
- Lessons learned
- Coffee break
- Lessons learned (continued)
- Roles
- Exercise: Risk review
Day 2
Emergency Plans
- Plan structure
- Lockdown
- Evacuation
- Coffee break
- Evacuation (continued)
- Safeguarding
- Workshop: Emergency plan
Day 3
Outbreaks and Continuity
- Outbreak management
- Remote learning
- Exams and assessment
- Coffee break
- Exams and assessment (continued)
- Staffing
- Case study: Campus closure
Day 4
Communication
- Parents and students
- Media
- Social media
- Coffee break
- Social media (continued)
- Authorities
- Simulation: Crisis communication
Day 5
Recovery
- Wellbeing support
- Return to normal
- Lessons learned
- Coffee break
- Lessons learned (continued)
- Training
- Capstone: Institutional crisis plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Crisis Management for Educational Institutions (BCCM-017) cover?
This course covers Business Continuity and Crisis Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
School and university leaders, Facilities and security managers, Safeguarding leads
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Barcelona, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala lumpur, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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