Why should you attend?
The PECB Lead Crisis Manager training course helps participants develop their competence to support an organization in planning, establishing, maintaining, reviewing, and continually improving its strategic crisis management capability based on the guidelines of ISO 22361 and other best practices. It also provides information regarding the fundamental concepts and principles of crisis management and the effective establishment and implementation of a crisis management framework.
Upon the completion of the training course, participants can sit for the exam and apply to obtain the “PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager” credential once they pass the exam. The credential demonstrates that the participant possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to support and lead an organization in designing and developing its crisis management capability based on ISO 22361 guidelines and best practices in this field.
Who should attend?
- Individuals responsible for the delivery of a crisis management capability in an organization
- Individuals responsible for implementing a plan and structure for crisis management within the organization
- Crisis leader(s)
- Members of crisis management teams
- Individuals seeking to thoroughly understand crisis management
- Individuals aiming to start or advance their careers in crisis management
- Consultants, advisors, and professionals wishing to obtain in-depth knowledge of ISO 22361 guidelines on crisis management
Prerequisites
Participants who want to attend this training course should have a fundamental understanding of crisis management concepts, framework, and process.
Course agenda
DAY 1 | Introduction to ISO 22361 and crisis management
DAY 2 | Crisis management framework
DAY 3 | Crisis prevention and preparedness
DAY 4 | Crisis response and recovery
DAY 5 | Certification exam
Training material
Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed in hard copy as well as electronically via the KATE application.
Examination
The “PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager” exam meets all the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental concepts and principles of crisis management
- DOMAIN 2 | Establishing the crisis management framework
- DOMAIN 3 | Crisis management prevention and preparedness
- DOMAIN 4 | Crisis management response and recovery
The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 80 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 3 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the PECB Examination Rules and Policies.
Certification
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for PECB Lead Crisis Manager certifications are as follows:
