Business Specialist | Gulf Coast State College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive LearningReading Comprehension

Knowledge

English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of cr
Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.

Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis softwareDocument management softwareProject management softwareContent workflow softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Computer laser printersComputer server equipmentDesktop computersMainframe computersMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersStorage area network equipmentTablet computersTeleconferencing systems

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Existing disaster recovery and business continuity plans — review and summarize under direct supervision to support plan currency within a structured organizational environment.
Call tree documentation — assist in establishing and maintaining under guidance to ensure accurate communication pathways during a declared disaster scenario.
Business impact analysis templates — apply to gather preliminary data on essential business functions under the direction of a senior continuity planner.
Project management software and document management tools — use to organize and track plan components and version history in a corporate continuity program.
Recovery time objectives and resource requirements — identify basic parameters by following established analytical frameworks provided by experienced team members.
Disaster recovery test exercises — participate in tabletop and structured walk-through sessions to observe and document outcomes under supervision.
Organization IT network and application blueprints — assist in updating records using current system information supplied by IT and infrastructure teams.
Written continuity reports and status summaries — draft in clear, concise English for review by senior planners within a regulated business environment.
Business interruption risks related to regulatory or industry change — recognize and flag potential exposures for evaluation by experienced continuity professionals.
Backup and archival software tools — operate according to established procedures to support data recovery readiness in an enterprise technology environment.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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