What is a business continuity planner and how to become one

Key steps to become a business continuity planner

1. Explore business continuity planner education requirements

   Most common business continuity planner degrees

   Bachelor's

   69.8 %

   Master's

   14.2 %

   Associate

   12.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific business continuity planner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Business Impact Analysis	30.83%
   Impact Analysis	13.21%
   Crisis Management	11.57%
   Business Continuity Planning	9.30%
   Coop	4.75%

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3. Complete relevant business continuity planner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New business continuity planners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a business continuity planner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real business continuity planner resumes.

4. Research business continuity planner duties and responsibilities

   • Lead highly productive DR team of disparate groups of professionals providing recovery administration, planning and operational functions.
   • Lead highly productive DR team of disparate groups of professionals providing recovery administration, planning and operational functions.
   • Provide documentation as required for all receiving facilities in accordance with current HIPPA requirements.

5. Apply for business continuity planner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a business continuity planner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams