Transcript Continuity of Operations (COOP) Manager's Train the

Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Manager's Train the Trainer Course
Unit 1: Introduction
Unit Objectives:
 Provide an overview of the course
 Identify course objectives
Unit 1—Course Introduction
Course Objectives
 Define Continuity of Operations
 Explain the business benefits of COOP
Makes good business sense
Meets the COOP requirements for Federal, State
and Local Departments and Agencies and
Jurisdictions
 Identify the elements of a viable COOP capability
 Identify the processes, resources, and tasks necessary to
implement and manage a successful COOP program
Unit 1—Course Introduction
Units of Instruction
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Introduction
COOP Overview
Program Management
Role of Senior Leadership
Elements of a Viable COOP Capability
Family Support Planning
COOP Implementation
COOP Plan and Procedures
Multi-Year Strategy and Program Management Plan
Course Evaluation
Course Closing
Unit 1—Course Introduction
Course Materials
Student Handbook contains:
 Course schedule
 Slides and materials for each unit
 Reference Material
 COOP Plan Template with instructions
Unit 1—Course Introduction
PEMA’s Role in COOP Training
Serves as lead agency for State Executive Branch COOP
Provides technical assistance to Local Departments and
Jurisdictions to facilitate development of COOP plans
Assists local agencies in developing COOP plans
Unit 1—Course Introduction
PEMA’s Role in COOP Training
 Federal guidelines requires State and Local
governments to ensure continuity of government
 State statutes (35 PA CS SS 7503) requires Local
governments to have COOP plans
Questions?