[BL-A-5] [M2] What is Needed to Complete Module 2 of the BCM-8530 Blended Learning Course?

What Are You Required to Complete for  Module 2 of the Blended Learning Programme?

Module 2: Web Training and Discussion Workshop

Do note that Module 2 is similar to the BCM-8030 and BCM-8350 courses.  To complete Module 2 of the BCM-8530 ISO22301 BCMS Lead Auditor [BL-A-5] course, participants are required to attend a two half-day session of the BCM audit Implementation process.  These are:

Session 1 [M2-S1] Audit Methodology

• Introduction to BCM Audit Terminology
• Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• Introduction to ISO 22301 Standard for BCMS

Session 2 [M2-S2] Audit Approach

• Audit Planning and Preparation

Before attending each of the two separate  1/2-day facilitated online workshops, the typical activities to complete the assignment of:

• developing the audit program or checklist;
• reviewing the stages of a typical BCM Audit planning process; and
• having access to the live BCMS portal.

Sequence of A Walkthrough of Each Session

[M2-S1] A typical walkthrough of the Session 1 [S1] for Module 2 [M2] consists of the following:

• Pre-reading  [Maximum of one hour]
  • Review the content of ISO 22301:2019 standard
  • Review the content of the BCMPedia for BCM Audit and ISO22301
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• Attend a Facilitated Online Workshop [Maximum of three hours]
  • Review and discuss the issues and challenges in developing an audit program (Financial / IT) or checklist (ISO Certification)

[M2-S2] What is expected from Session 2 [S2] for Module 2 [M2] consists of the following:

1. Pre-reading  [Maximum of one hour]
   • BCM Audit Planning Process [4 ten-minute articles]
     
     
2. Download the "Standardise Audit Program" template and complete the template [Maximum of one hour]
   
   • Develop audit questionnaire in the audit checklist
     • You are strongly encouraged to attempt two requirements (or ISO22301 clauses which are from clause 4 to clause 10) as practice before attending class
       
       
3. Facilitated Online Workshop [Maximum of three hours]
   • Guide the review of the key deliverable of the BCM Audit planning process
   • Walk-through the "Live" BCM Program or ISO22301 BCMS Portal
   • Develop audit checklist/ program using the Standardise Audit Program template

Pre-readings of at least 8 to 10 blogs or articles located in the eCampus are assigned for each session. Participants are recommended to complete them before the session as it serves as  'bite-sized' background information, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the concepts to be discussed. 

It would also assist participants in the completion of their assignment in the following  1 hour online session.

[M2-S2] Once the schedule for the specific phase is confirmed, you will be notified to proceed to download the Audit Checklist template.  

Develop Audit Questionnaire within the Audit Program/ Checklist Template (Assignment) Before Attending Facilitated Online Workshop

What if you are completing the form and do not understand the purpose or requirement of the field that you are completing?

Reference Guide: Refer to the "ISO22301 Standard" and "Manager's Guide to ISO22301 Standard for BCMS LITE" as it provides a fairly comprehensive explanation for each field as required in the template.

Sample Questionnaires: For auditor/ lead auditor course attendees, you are provided with a complete series of sample questions for all the clauses to assist you in developing the BCM Audit questionnaires as "Pre-reading" titled BCM Audit Questionnaires: Table of Content.

Objectives

The objective is to fully understand the purpose and requirement of each entry in the template before you attend the corresponding online workshop.

You may be wondering why you are doing the assignment when the lesson is not yet conducted.

It will also allow you to contextualize your business environment and ask related questions.

For the Module 2, course, participants are required to attend two 3-hour online workshop sessions.  All sessions are compulsory and run at the pre-determined online schedule. There would not be a repeat or substitute session for anyone who missed it.

These are the key features and deliverables of Module 2:

1. Develop Audit Program/ Checklist
2. Understand Audit Planning Process and Walkthrough "live" BCM portal

Submit your completed "Audit Checklist" template to the facilitator within 2 days after the completion of Facilitated Online session M2-S2.  Do note that you should have completed version 1 of this template before you attend the Online session.

Breakdown of Time Spent

Here is a breakdown of the time spent for Module 2 for two 3-1/2 hours per session.

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