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Disaster Recovery Planning – DRP

Build capabilities to assess risk, define RTO/RPO, design recovery strategies, and develop a Disaster Recovery Plan that sustains IT operations during major disruptions.

1Course Overview

Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) is essential to protecting organizations against unexpected events such as natural disasters, system failures, and cyberattacks. An effective DRP supports business continuity, minimizes data and asset losses, and strengthens confidence among customers and partners. Preparing recovery scenarios in advance and defining clear response procedures helps organizations react quickly, build resilient recovery capabilities, reduce disruption, and limit financial losses.

Infochief Academy’s “Disaster Recovery Planning – DRP” course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to establish a comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plan, from risk assessment and recovery strategy development through implementation and effectiveness testing. Learners are guided in protecting data, maintaining system operations, limiting incident impact, and improving proactive response capabilities to support business continuity.

Duration2 days / 4 sessions

Delivery FormatIn-house

LevelIT Continuity & Disaster Recovery Management

CertificationCourse Completion Certificate

2Training Objectives

Understand the concepts, role, and importance of DRP in the enterprise.
Assess risks and identify weaknesses in systems, data, and processes.
Develop disaster recovery strategies and plans aligned with organizational requirements.
Implement data protection measures and maintain system operations during disruptions.
Practice testing, evaluating, and improving DRP to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
Strengthen rapid-response and decision-making skills in emergencies.

3Target Participants

1. Heads of IT / IT Managers

2. System Administrators

3. Network Administrators

4. Database Administrators

5. IT Security Specialists

6. IT Operations / Support Staff

7. Backup & Recovery Staff

8. Members of the IT Incident Response Team.

4Course Content

Part 1:Introduction and Foundations of Disaster Recovery Planning

Concept and role of a Disaster Recovery Plan
Business continuity principles
Common risks and disaster scenarios
Disaster recovery lifecycle model
Risk and impact assessment process
Classification of critical systems, data, and services
Case example: ERP system data loss
Practice: identify risks in the actual infrastructure

Part 2:Developing the DRP Strategy and Plan

Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Define Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives (RTO, RPO)
Select recovery options: hot, warm, and cold sites
Establish data backup policies and procedures
Secure backup and storage techniques
Model for prioritizing services and resources
Case example: select a recovery approach for a CRM system
Practice: develop a recovery strategy diagram

Part 3:Implementing and Managing the DRP

Disaster recovery plan implementation process
Assign roles and responsibilities within the incident response team
Configure and test recovery systems
Manage recovery resources and supporting tools
Monitoring and early-warning techniques
Control and progress reporting model
Case example: restore an email server after an incident
Practice: simulate data and service recovery

Part 4:Testing, Evaluating, and Improving the DRP

Periodic DRP testing process
Methods for evaluating effectiveness and capturing lessons learned
Analyze lessons from real incidents
Techniques for continual improvement of the recovery plan
Testing and readiness assessment models
Report and document testing results
Case example: update the plan based on lessons from a network disaster
Practice: conduct a comprehensive assessment and update the plan.

5Training Methodology

30% theory – 70% practice. The instructor presents the knowledge framework concisely, followed by discussions, case studies, self-assessments, scenario-based exercises, and action planning to strengthen workplace application.

6Class Information & Enrollment

In-house Training

Duration	Class Size	Tuition Fee
2 days / 4 sessions	Up to 35 learners/class	VND 48,500,000 / class conducted at the organization’s factory or office.

Other costs (if applicable): Depending on the training location, the instructor’s travel and accommodation expenses may be charged separately.

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7Learning Materials & Certification

Infochief Course Materials

Vietnamese course materials for each module, English reference materials, and sample practical exercises.

IT Templates & Toolkits

Forms, Checklists, Templates, Scorecards, Procedures, Flowcharts, Guidance, Samples, Rules, Policies, Questionnaires, Assessments, and Comparison Charts.

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Sample Disaster Recovery Planning – DRP certificate issued by Infochief Academy

Course Completion Certificate

Learners who complete the program will receive a course completion certificate from Infochief Academy.

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8Learner Testimonials

Đỗ Ngọc Minh - Infochief Academy learner

Đỗ Ngọc MinhIT Manager · Hospital for Tropical Diseases

The course helps systematize existing knowledge and adds practical lessons that are useful for day-to-day IT management.”

Lê Nguyễn Thanh Hai - Infochief Academy learner

Lê Nguyễn Thanh HaiIT Manager · PV Trans

The systematic management content, together with toolkits, processes, and templates, gives learners a stronger foundation for implementing IT plans professionally.”

Võ Thanh UyIT Manager · PNJ

The course materials combine international standards with the Vietnamese business context; the instructor’s experience and supporting toolkits help improve practical management effectiveness.”