Advanced Lab Management

Business Continuity

Course overview
Labs must be prepared to continue critical functions during disruptions. This course teaches lab managers how to build practical business continuity plans that protect operations, align with regulatory expectations, and ensure the lab can continue delivering value to stakeholders—no matter the obstacle.
  • Area of Study

    Advanced Lab Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.2

    This course is part of the Advanced Lab Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this course about?

    Floods. Fires. Power outages. Pandemics. Labs are vulnerable to all kinds of disruptions—but many don’t have a plan in place to keep functioning when disaster strikes. This course gives lab managers a step-by-step approach to building a practical, lab-specific business continuity plan. You’ll learn how to identify key risks, define critical lab functions, and develop strategies to ensure your lab can continue delivering results, even under pressure. You'll also explore how to align your continuity planning with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Protect critical functions: Identify what must stay operational—and how to make it happen
    • Prepare for the unexpected: Build response strategies for power loss, access issues, and more
    • Safeguard your team and data: Plan for communication, safety, and information continuity
    • Align with leadership: Ensure your plan supports institutional goals and regulatory standards
    • Lead with resilience: Gain the tools and mindset to guide your lab through any disruption

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

    By the end of this course, engaged learners should be able to:

    • Explain the importance of business continuity planning in lab operations
    • Identify potential risks and disruptions relevant to lab environments
    • Define critical lab functions and prioritize them in planning
    • Develop key components of a lab-specific business continuity plan
    • Align lab plans with organizational and regulatory expectations
    • Ensure preparedness through communication, testing, and continuous improvement

    Ready to lead your lab through any disruption?

    Enroll in the Advanced Lab Management Certificate today and and build the resilience your lab needs to thrive under pressure.

    Meet The Instructor

    Scott Hanton

    PhD

    Years of Experience
    Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. He spent 30 years working in industrial chemistry labs, with 20 years as a lab manager. He had roles of general manager, laboratory operations manager and chief scientist for Intertek Allentown. Previously, he had roles of research scientist, laboratory supervisor, and section manager at Air Products & Chemicals. Through these different roles, Scott developed expertise in polymer mass spectrometry, analytical characterization, people leadership, and business management. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA.

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Advanced Lab Management courses are designed to support existing and potential lab managers with training in a wide variety of leadership and management skills.

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each Advanced Lab Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth at least 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of Advanced Lab Management courses designed to empower learners to navigate the intricacies of laboratory operations, from regulatory compliance to operational efficiency.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.