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This training course enables participants to develop the competence needed to plan, establish, maintain, review, and improve an organization’s crisis management capability in line with ISO 22361 and recognized best practices.
Through practical examples and scenario-based exercises, participants strengthen their ability to manage crises effectively and prepare for real-world challenges.
Successful completion of the course allows participants to sit for the certification exam and apply for the PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager credential after passing the exam.
This training course is intended for:
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
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Participants who want to attend this training course should have a fundamental understanding of crisis management concepts, framework, and process.
Day 1: Introduction to ISO 22361 and crisis management
Day 2: Crisis management framework and crisis anticipation
Day 3: Crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery
Day 4: Practical exercises
Day 5: Certification exam
The “PECB Lead Crisis Manager” exam fully meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. 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
For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.
After passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials in the table below. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements of the selected credential.
The certification requirements for PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager are:
| Credential | Exam | Professional experience | Crisis management experience | Other requirements |
| PECB Certified Provisional Crisis Manager | PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified Crisis Manager | Two years: One in crisis management | At least 200 hours of activities | ||
| PECB Certified Lead Crisis Manager | Five years: Two in crisis management | At least 300 hours of activities | ||
| PECB Certified Senior Lead Crisis Manager | Ten years: Seven in crisis management | At least 1,000 hours of activities |
The professional experience activities should follow best practices and include the following:
For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to Certification Rules and Policies.
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