The Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager Course prepares professionals to structure, integrate and strengthen supply chain continuity as a real business continuity capability, focusing on external dependencies, priority suppliers, upstream and downstream criticality, continuity requirements, continuity options, contractual obligations and monitoring mechanisms.
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Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: practical and case-study based
Exam: 2h
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Why this course exists
To close the gap between generic supplier management and the need to treat the supply chain as a structured continuity capability, aligned with business priorities, recovery requirements, critical dependencies and operational resilience.
In many organisations, third-party dependency is increasing, but supply chain continuity remains fragmented across procurement, operations, risk, compliance, technology and suppliers, without a coherent method to identify criticalities, translate continuity needs into concrete requirements, assess weaknesses, reduce concentration and structure defensible continuity mechanisms.
The Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager course exists to close this gap, focusing on supply chain continuity as a natural extension of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS): external dependency analysis, prioritisation based on the Business Impact Analysis (BIA), identification of priority suppliers, weakness analysis, definition of continuity options and mechanisms, contractual obligations, monitoring and integration with the organisation’s overall continuity capability.
What this course enables you to do
Identify
Identify priority suppliers, critical external resources, relevant dependencies and interdependencies, including upstream and downstream exposure.
Analyse
Analyse criticality, concentration, weaknesses, constraints and continuity gaps associated with the supply chain.
Translate
Translate BIA results and business continuity requirements into requirements applicable to third parties, contracts, solutions and continuity mechanisms.
Structure
Structure supply chain continuity options and mechanisms, balancing exposure, feasibility, cost, control and real capability.
Monitor
Define approaches for monitoring, maturity and continuity evidence for relevant suppliers and services.
Integrate
Integrate supply chain continuity into the BCMS, articulating interfaces with strategy and planning, ICT readiness, recovery and crisis, without absorbing those domains.
Frameworks, standards and best practices addressed throughout the course
ISO 22301 — interface with the BCMS
ISO 22313 — guidance on the use of ISO 22301
ISO 22300:2025 — vocabulary and terminology
ISO/TS 22317:2021 — BIA as a structuring input
ISO/IEC 27031:2025 — interface with ICT readiness
NIST SP 800-34 Rev. 1 — contingency and recovery planning (interface reference)
DRI Professional Practices — complementary reference
BCI Good Practice Guidelines 7.0 — complementary reference
Value for the organisation
- Strengthens the ability to identify and address critical external dependencies that, if disrupted, may compromise relevant products, services, operations and commitments.
- Reduces fragility associated with concentration, single-source, sole-source and poorly visible supply chain dependencies.
- Creates a common language and a defensible method to transform continuity priorities into concrete requirements applicable to the supply chain.
- Improves articulation between business, operations, procurement, third parties, technology, continuity and governance.
- Establishes a solid basis for evidence, monitoring, review and continuous improvement of supply chain continuity in auditable, regulated or contractually demanding contexts.
Introduction
The Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager course is a Behaviour specialisation in supply chain continuity, aligned with ISO/TS 22318:2021 and with recognised international practices.
The course enables professionals to understand supply chain continuity as an integral part of business continuity, clearly distinguishing this domain from generic procurement, broad contract management or broad vendor management. The focus is on the continuity of external and third-party dependencies relevant to the delivery of products and services, on the analysis of criticality and exposure, and on the definition of real continuity requirements, options and mechanisms.
As participants progress through the course topics, the integration between BIA, business priorities, external dependencies, priority suppliers, continuity solutions, contracts, monitoring and governance is reinforced. The course uses a transversal case study and related sub-scenarios, used as the basis for practical activities and contextualised questions delivered exclusively online.
This course prepares participants for the Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager personal certification.
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General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand supply chain continuity and the positioning of the course, distinguishing this domain from BIA, strategy and planning, exercises, ICT readiness, crisis, generic procurement and broad third-party risk management.
- Identify priority suppliers, critical external resources, dependencies and interdependencies relevant to business continuity.
- Interpret continuity requirements derived from the BIA and translate them into the supply chain context.
- Assess concentration, weaknesses, constraints, gaps and continuity risks associated with relevant third parties and suppliers.
- Structure continuity options, solutions and mechanisms applicable to the supply chain, using coherent and defensible criteria.
- Define approaches for evidence, monitoring, maturity and follow-up of continuity for relevant suppliers and external services.
- Articulate supply chain continuity with the BCMS and relevant interfaces, including strategy and planning, ICT readiness, recovery and crisis.
- Prepare the approach to simulations and the final exam, focusing on scenario reading, topic integration and time management.
Target Audience
- Business Continuity, Operational Resilience and Continuity Management professionals who need to deepen the supply chain dimension.
- Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement, Vendor Governance and related professionals, when focused on continuity and resilience.
- Risk, GRC, Compliance, Audit and Governance professionals with responsibility for external dependencies and critical services.
- ICT, Security, Architecture, Outsourcing or external service management professionals who need to interpret critical third-party dependencies in the context of continuity.
- Consultants and auditors involved in designing, assessing or strengthening continuity and resilience capabilities linked to the supply chain.
Prerequisites
There are no mandatory formal prerequisites. Fundamental knowledge of business continuity is recommended. Experience in operations, supply chain, procurement, risk, ICT, continuity, resilience or related areas is valued, but not mandatory.
However, other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented.
Programme
Introduction to the course
- Presentation of the course and learning experience
- Training rules and information
- Course objectives
- Transversal case study and sub-scenario logic
- Exam, certification and general framework
- Course schedule
Supply Chain Continuity framing and fundamentals
- Role of supply chain continuity in the BCMS context
- What supply chain continuity is — and what it is not
- Upstream and downstream continuity
- Boundaries with procurement, vendor management, risk, strategy, ICT readiness and crisis
- Introduction to the case study
External dependencies, priority suppliers and criticality
- External dependencies and interdependencies
- Priority suppliers
- Critical resources provided by third parties
- Criticality and exposure
- Application to the case study
Continuity requirements and priorities derived from the BIA
- BIA as a structuring input
- Continuity priorities
- Requirements applicable to the supply chain
- Relationship between requirements and capability
- Application to the case study
Concentration risks, weaknesses and continuity gaps
- Single-source and sole-source dependencies
- Weaknesses and constraints
- Gap analysis
- Residual exposure and informed decisions
- Application to the case study
Supply chain continuity strategies, solutions and mechanisms
- Dependency reduction and impact mitigation
- Organisation continuity options
- Dependency on supplier capabilities
- Informed risk retention decisions
- Application to the case study
Contractual obligations, monitoring and supplier maturity
- Continuity requirements in contracts
- Continuity evidence and compliance
- Monitoring mechanisms
- Maturity and follow-up
- Application to the case study
Interfaces with Strategy and Planning, ICT Readiness and Crisis escalation
- Interface with strategy and planning
- Interface with third-party technology dependencies
- Escalation to reinforced governance and crisis
- Limits of the course domain
- Application to the case study
Consolidation and exam preparation
- Cross-topic integration and scenario reading
- Common mistakes
- Exam approach strategy
- Time management and scenario reading
- Presentation of simulations
- Closing and next steps
Exam(s) and Certification
Exam “Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager”
The exam covers the following competence domains:
- Domain 1: Supply Chain Continuity framing and fundamentals
- Domain 2: External dependencies, priority suppliers and criticality
- Domain 3: Continuity requirements and priorities derived from the BIA
- Domain 4: Concentration risks, weaknesses and continuity gaps
- Domain 5: Supply chain continuity strategies, solutions and mechanisms
- Domain 6: Contractual obligations, monitoring and supplier maturity
- Domain 7: Integration into the BCMS and interfaces with Strategy, ICT Readiness and Crisis
Language(s): Portuguese and English. Please consult BEHAVIOUR for availability in other languages.
Duration: please consult the applicable conditions for the edition and certification scheme.
Format: online exam, in accordance with the conditions applicable to the certification programme.
Number of questions: please consult the applicable conditions for the edition and certification scheme.
Pass mark: according to the rules of the applicable exam.
Results: Pass or Fail.
Issuing entity: Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
Retake: please consult the conditions applicable to the exam and certification programme.
Certification
After passing the exam and signing the applicable agreement / Code of Ethics, the candidate may apply for one of three levels, according to the certification programme requirements:
- Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Associate: no previous experience required
- Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Manager: relevant professional experience in business continuity, supply chain, procurement, operational resilience, risk, GRC, supplier governance, operations or related areas
- Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager: relevant professional experience, including effective responsibility in design, integration, governance or technical/functional leadership related to supply chain continuity or equivalent domains
A Certificate and a Digital Certification Badge will be issued to participants who successfully complete the certification exam and satisfy all requirements of the certification for which they are applying. Certification is issued by Behaviour (legal entity), through its certification service Behaviour Certification Services.
The personal certification programme “Certified Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager” is designed and maintained in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024.
Certification programmes are valid only for individuals (not companies), and the award and maintenance of certification depend on the exam result, professional experience and compliance with the applicable agreement / Code of Ethics.
If the professional does not comply with the agreement / Code of Ethics, certification is not granted or is revoked.
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English
- Training materials available online in Portuguese or English, with online access, in accordance with the awarded conditions
- Practical step-by-step implementation methodology
- Behaviour digital Training Attendance Certificate with 24 CPD/CPE credits
- Online Certification Exam, in Portuguese or English. The exam may be taken up to 2 months from the course start date
- If the candidate does not pass the exam, they are entitled to one free retake within a maximum period of 2 months from the release date of the initial exam result
- Digital Certification Diploma and Digital Certification Badge after passing the exam and completing the application process. This process has no associated cost
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Benefits
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- Enables participants to gain a structured and usable view of supply chain continuity as a specialised Business Continuity domain.
- Strengthens the ability to analyse, decide and integrate critical external dependencies.
- Increases the ability to engage with suppliers, operations, business, risk, technology and governance using a common technical language.
- Prepares participants for contexts where continuity of third parties, external services and supply chain becomes strategically important.
Logistics
Useful information
- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks
- 21 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 3 consecutive days
- Estimated 3 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation and exam preparation, carried out flexibly outside synchronous sessions
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader and audio/video
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Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to additional questions about the framework and usefulness of the Business Continuity Supply Chain Continuity Lead Manager course.
Does this course help address single-supplier dependencies or high concentration?
Yes. The course helps identify concentration, single-source and sole-source dependencies, assess weaknesses and structure continuity options and informed decisions regarding residual exposure.
Does the course address continuity requirements in third-party contracts?
Yes. The course addresses the translation of continuity requirements to third parties, contracts, evidence mechanisms and monitoring practices applicable to relevant suppliers and external services.
Is this course relevant for procurement or vendor governance teams?
Yes. The course is relevant for professionals in those areas when they need to align suppliers, external services and dependency decisions with business continuity priorities and operational resilience.
Is the course useful when there are critical technology suppliers or cloud services?
Yes. The course is useful in these contexts because it addresses external dependencies with impact on continuity, including interfaces with ICT readiness and technology services provided by third parties.
Does this course help prepare evidence for audits, clients or contractual requirements?
Yes. The course helps structure monitoring, maturity, evidence and follow-up of continuity for relevant suppliers and services, which is particularly useful in auditable, regulated or contractually demanding contexts.
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