Frequently, whether they are new or seasoned in the field of Business Continuity (BC), professionals find themselves pondering the ideal training level for their needs.
In response to this query, BCM Institute has meticulously crafted its training curriculum for all its courses to facilitate professionals in enhancing their expertise, following the Know, Do, and Manage Expertise Level framework.
| Level | Course | Certification Exams | Course Fee (Singapore Dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals | BCM Fundamentals Package | No exams, quizzes during e-learning | $1,350 |
| ISO 22301 BCM Fundamentals Package | $1,650 | ||
| Intermediate | BCM-300 | BCCS Certification Exams | $2,400 |
| Advanced |
BCM-400* | BCCE Certification Exams | $2,400 |
| BCM-5000 | BCCE Certification Exams | $3,850** |
*BCM-300 is a prerequisite for BCM-400. Participants need to successfully complete BCM-300 first in order to attend the BCM-400 course.
** Singaporeans and Singapore PRs may be eligible for SkillsFuture Singapore funding.
SkillsFuture Funding: For Singaporeans above 40 years old, you get funded up to SGD 2,695 off the total course fees. You only pay SGD 1,155 nett instead of the full course fee of SGD 3,850. For Singaporeans 39 years and below, the funding is 50%, so the course fee is SGD 1,925 nett.
At this stage, our courses provide participants with the fundamental focus on grounding the theoretical BCM knowledge one needs as a general BCM team member. You could be senior management or a member of the BCM team. Participating at this stage would expose one to general BCM terms. In the business continuity domain, the understanding of terms such as Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Minimum Business Continuity Objective (MBCO), and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) is critical, as how they relate to a deeper understanding of BCM. They will be taught the seven-phase BCM implementation process in all domains and overall testing and exercise concepts. These phases apply to the CM, CC, DR and OR domains.
This level of courses is most suited for general staff, staff performing BCM at the business unit level and organization BCM coordinators attempting to understand the intricacies of the BCM implementation at the business level. It is good and a general training and awareness course.
Attending fundamentals courses alone is unsuitable for new business unit BCM coordinators or organization BCM coordinators. This professional will need to have both the "Know" and "Do" levels of training.
These intermediate-level courses would take participants one step further than the essential theoretical knowledge taught at the "Do" stage. It would equip participants with hands-on training to implement a BCM (BC, CM, CC, DR or OR) plan. Using generic BCM templates, learn how to input relevant data and ways to obtain them to ensure a working BCM plan. At this stage, participants could make sense of the theory taught on day 1. At the DO stage, participants must be competent in implementing and updating their business unit and/or organization BCM plans.
"Know-Do" level" courses are most suited for business unit coordinators tasked with updating their BCM plans.
At this level, participants would delve deeper into managing a BCM plan with the support of senior managers. Implementation strategies for both business units and organizations will also be shared. Cross-functional responsibilities would be explored, and advanced testing and exercising methods taught. Participants would be exposed to strategic management skills to manage their plans across various roles. Participants who complete the MANAGE level of courses are expected to gain leadership and middle to senior management competencies.
"Manage" level" courses are most suited for mature business unit coordinators looking to upgrade their competencies and new and experienced organization BCM coordinators.
"Manage level" courses are not suitable for general staff, supporting staff of business unit/organization BCM coordinators.
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