Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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14 sessions
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14 sessions
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Introduction
Course overview
Floods, storms, heatwaves and other severe weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. Organisations and communities must prepare to protect people, assets and operations.
This Aractech course covers severe weather hazards and climate trends, risk assessment, warning systems, property protection, emergency plans, business continuity, community coordination and recovery. Participants develop a severe weather preparedness plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand flood and severe weather hazards
- Assess site and operational risks
- Use warning and forecast information
- Protect property and assets
- Develop emergency and continuity plans
- Coordinate with communities and recover
Who should attend
Target audience
- Business continuity managers
- Facilities managers
- Emergency planners
- Municipal officials
- HSE managers
- Infrastructure operators
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Risk workshops
- Scenario exercises
- Group discussions
- Planning
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
Severe Weather Hazards
- Flood types
- Storms and heat
- Climate trends
- Coffee break
- Climate trends (continued)
- Impacts
- Exercise: Hazard review
Day 2
Risk Assessment
- Flood mapping
- Site vulnerability
- Critical assets
- Coffee break
- Critical assets (continued)
- Supply chain exposure
- Workshop: Risk assessment
Day 3
Warnings and Protection
- Forecasts and warnings
- Trigger levels
- Property protection
- Coffee break
- Property protection (continued)
- Temporary defences
- Case study: Flood response
Day 4
Plans
- Emergency plans
- Business continuity
- Staff safety
- Coffee break
- Staff safety (continued)
- Communication
- Exercise: Response plan
Day 5
Recovery
- Clean-up
- Insurance
- Lessons learned
- Coffee break
- Lessons learned (continued)
- Adaptation
- Capstone: Preparedness plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Flood and Severe Weather Preparedness (BCCM-015) 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?
Business continuity managers, Facilities managers, Emergency planners
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 Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Munich, Rome, 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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