L1302: Continuity of Operations Program Management Course

Course location

Deschutes County - Address TBD

2-Day Course November 16-17, 2026 08:00am - 05:00pm

Course Description:

The goal of this course is to provide continuity planners and program managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to help them develop a holistic continuity capability.

Course Objectives

• Identify the groundwork for establishing a continuity program.
• Explain the plans and procedures useful in developing a holistic continuity program.
• Identify strategies for gaining or increasing leadership buy-in for a continuity program.
• Identify the benefits of and methods for conducting continuity test, training, and exercise activities.
• Review program evaluation methodologies to identify areas of improvement in your continuity program and how to implement program improvement activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts and strategies for developing a continuity program through scenario driven exercises.

Prerequisites

• IS-1300.a: Introduction to Continuity
• ELK1301: Continuity Planning

Attendance:

Per FEMA standards, no more than 10% absenteeism is allowed to receive a certificate of completion. Note: Attendance preference will be given to Oregon residents.

Accessibility Requests and Questions:

If you have any questions, or to request any reasonable accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this training, please contact the OEM Training Program (oem.training@oem.oregon.gov). Please reach out at least two weeks in advance to request any accommodations.