[7A] [PgM] SSG Funded BCM Project: Complete the Examination Requirement for Funding

Overview

At this stage, you would have completed the "Testing and Exercising" module of the BCM-5000 course.  This series is part of the reading for participants embarking on a BCM implementation project using a combination of IMDA funded training to develop, implement and finalize its BCM program for an organisation. 

When funding is  allocated from the Singapore Government, and incorporated as part of the overall BCM project, one of the most important aspect is complete and pass the examination component of the project.

1.  Why Is There A Need for an Examination?

• The examination and passing it is part of the requirement in order for your organisation to claim for the Funding reimbursement thereafter.
• Depending on your organisation's type (SME or non SME) and your age group, the funding varies from 70% - 90% funding capped at SGD 3,000 reimbursement per person.

2.  But I am only doing BCM part-time, why should I be subjected to an examination?

• We note that as a BCM team member, most often you would be doing BCM on a part-time basis and would not be practicing it after the examination. But attempting the examination and passing it would allow you to get an international certification validating your competency in BCM.
  
  
• The international certification puts you in good stead in future if you do would like to switch into a full time role. Past graduates are know to gain jobs as senior managers in retail e.g. Marina Bay Sands and financial institutes e.g. SwissRe.
  
  
• The international certification also allows the organisation to show proof of its BCM team competency when they are being audited.

3.  What Is this examination about?

• The examination also known as the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) is a 3.5 hours invigilated online examination consisting of 150 questions. Here's more information about the examination.

4.  What can I do to prepare for the examination?

• To assist you in the examination, you would be provided access to an online portal to have a teaser of the examination. You may like to read more about it here:
  Preparing for Your BCM Institute Certification Examination
  
  
• BCM Institute also have access to revision videos where you can revise at your own pace.
  
  
• To know more about how it feels like to be in an examination, you may like to read about it here:
  How Is It Like Sitting For The BCM Institute's Examination?
  
  

5.  What if I fail?

• For those who fail, you are eligible to have 1 re-try at the examination. Subsequent re-examinations would cost you SGD 250. Here's more information on what happens if you fail: What if I Fail BCM Institute Certification Examination?
  
  

6.  What do I do after I pass?

• You would be awarded the Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certification. Attempting and passing the exam allows you to upgrade the certificate to the BCCE level certification without having to go through another round of course.
  
  

What's Next?

• Now that everyone has completed and passed the examination, the project manager can now move forward to have the closing meeting with senior manager.