You've probably gone through our ISO 22301 BCMS Planner course website and have an idea that this is the course you may like to attend but there are still some nagging questions you need clarifications with. Here's some of our common questions that may help you.
About the Course
What is ISO 22301 BCMS Planner [BCM-200]?
The course is an onsite 1-Day course or Module1 of the ISO22301 BCMS Implementer [BL-B-3] course, that allows you to have the theoretical basics in business continuity. It would allow to understand the concepts and terminologies used in the industry and the standard.
It is currently only available in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines. If you would like us to conduct a similar class in other locations, a minimum class size of 10 participants is needed. To know more about such in-house classes, do contact us at sales.ap@bcm-institute.org.
Can I create a BCM Plan after attending the class?
As the course only equips the participants with the fundamental theories, participants may find difficulties in implementing it to action. To get the full understanding of how the fundamentals are implemented, a better course to consider is the onsite 2-Day ISO 22301 BCMS Implementer [BCM-300] course or its blended learning equivalent BL-B-3 Module 2.
The 2-Day (2-Module) course combines what you learn in the planner course with a hands-on workshop on the 2nd day. The workshop gives you access to generic BCM templates. Unfortunately, we do not share a softcopy of the templates after the class.
Can I help my colleague update our organisation's BCM Plan?
As this is a theoretical 1 Day course, participants would find it difficult to update the BCM Plan as the practical aspects are only taught in the 2-Day ISO 223301 BCMS Implementer [BCM-300] class or 2-module BL-B-3 blended learning course.
Can I do the course [BCM-200] online?
For this BCM-200, if you are unable to attend the course in Asia, you may want to consider e-learning Option. Read BCM E-learning: BCM Fundamentals Package for more information.
Note that BCM-200 form Day-1 of the BCM-300 course. There is no e-learning for the Day-2 of the BCM-300.
Examination and Certification
Why is there an examination? Can I not take the examination?
The examination is to test your understanding of the theory that was taught in class. Passing the 1.5 hour 50 Multiple Choice Question online Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Planner allows you to get the Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate.
It is not advisable to get an exemption from the examination as the course price includes an examination as well as re-examination (if need be) attempt. Exemption from the exams does not change the course price.
For those attempting the elearning module, your assessment for the examination is embedded into the individual lesson within Module 1 of the BL-B-3 Blended Learning course.
Do I get a certification after the course?
Yes you will be awarded the Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate upon passing the Qualifying BCCP exam or successful completion and passing of the assessment within the eLearning course. You would also be given the Certificate of Attendance upon completion of the examination, regardless of your result.
Is the certification valid for a lifetime?
The Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) is only valid for a year. It can be renewed at only Singapore dollar SGD 50. You will be prompted nearer to the date for renewal. There is no need for you to show proof of your business continuity activities for the year during the renewal process.
What do I get from the certification?
The international certification recognizes your competency in BCM fundamentals. It is cited and can be used in some government tenders to show proof of your competency. It can also be used as proof of your competency during ISO 22301 BCMS Certification audits.
As an active certified holders you are automatically considered a member of the BCM Institute. Active members get member prices to the annual World Continuity Congress held in Singapore and also free entry to the Meet The Expert sessions available in the region.
Course Price and Payment
What is in the course price, is there anything else I need to pay?
The course price is at SGD 1,350. All course prices are nett and there are no other costs incurred. Malaysians in Malaysia can take advantage of the HRDF funding available for onsite course only to them. Please refer to your organisation to know the funding that is available to you.
The course price includes courseware, refreshments during course, access to online revision resources before the course as well as 1 try at the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) exam and 1 re-exam try.
Can I pay in cash, cheque or installment?
Yes you may pay in cash for any of our courses although cheques are to be made in Singapore dollars (SGD) and made to BCMI Pte Ltd.
International participants may also make payment via telegraphic transfer. Transfer and bank charges fees are to be made by participants. Only full payment would be accepted for confirmation of participation.
BCM Institute currently do not have any installment plans for any of our courses.
What if my company/organisation cannot pay before the class start?
In the case that your company/organisation can only make payment after the class or upon 30 days of invoice receipt, we would need you to sign and return the Confirmation of Participation (COP) document which we would provide to you upon invoicing. Only upon receipt of the signed COP would you be considered as a confirmed participant.
For BL-B-3 Module blended learning elearning course, payment is paid via electronic gateway such as PayPal and userid and password will be issued to the candidate.
Can I use my Skillsfuture Credit? [For Singaporeans Only]
For SIngaporeans who are awarded the SGD 500 Skillsfuture Credit, the credit cannot be used to offset for the payment of the course.
Course Schedule
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If you still have any other queries, feel free to contact sales.ap@bcm-institute.org.
