--- title: View Pre-requisite for Planner Level Certification description: It is useful to have a good understanding of what business continuity management certification is about and how to maintain accreditation with BCM Institute View Pre-requisite for Planner Level Certification image: https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hubfs/Certification%20Morepost/IC_Cert_Pre-req_Planner%20Level.png --- [![BCMIWhiteLogo.png](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Testing/BCMIWhiteLogo.png?width=556&name=BCMIWhiteLogo.png "BCMIWhiteLogo.png")](http://www.bcm-institute.org/) - [Home](https://www.bcm-institute.org/) - [About Us](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us-3/) - [A President’s Perspective](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/a-presidents-perspective/) - [Our History](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/our-history/) - [Our Advisory Council](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/our-advisory-council/) - [Customers’ Testimonials](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/customers-testimonials/) - [Credential Verification](https://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/credential-verification/) - [Courses](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/blog/course-fees-for-blended-learning-courses-master-catalog) - [ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System Audit](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/audit/business-continuity-management-audit-courses) - [ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm/business-continuity-management-courses) - [Crisis Communication](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/crisis-communication/crisis-communication-courses) - [Crisis Management](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en/crisis-management/courses) - [IT Disaster Recovery](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/it-disaster-recovery/courses) - [Operational Resilience](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/courses) - [Operational Resilience Audit](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience-audit/courses) - [Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/certification/types-of-certifications-offered) - [ISO 22301 BCMS Audit Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/certification/business-continuity-management-audit-certification) - [ISO22301 Business Continuity Management Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/bcm/business-continuity-management-certification) - [Crisis Communication Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/crisis-communication/crisis-communication-certification) - [Crisis Management Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/en/crisis-management/crisis-management-certification) - [IT Disaster Recovery Planning Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/it-disaster-recovery/it-disaster-recovery-certification) - [Operational Resilience Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/operational-resilience-certification) - [Operational Resilience Audit Certification](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience-audit) - [Seminars](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/meet-the-expert/mte-webinar-mainpage) - [Store](https://www.bcm-institute.org/store-2/) - [Contact Us](http://www.bcm-institute.org/about-us/contact-us/) - - ![GuidetoCrisis.jpg](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Graphics/Background%20Banner/GuidetoCrisis.jpg?width=1536&name=GuidetoCrisis.jpg "GuidetoCrisis.jpg") # View Pre-requisite for Planner Level Certification Learn about BCM Institute's series of Business Continuity Management (BCM) certifications: The requirement to obtain the **Planner Level** certification, its pre-requisites, and how to submit an application for each level of certification. [Kalaivani](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/certification/author/kalaivani) Sep 14, 2021 Upon attending any of the BCM courses we offer, you must pass your examination to start the journey to attain the institute's certification. BCM Institute's Planner Level course is offered via E-Learning from 2021.  For any of these Planner Level certification courses, you will be awarded the certification upon passing the Planner Level exam, which is part of the e-learning module.  There is no requirement to submit any certification application form as compared to the Specialist and Expert Level certifications. Do note that you have met the "Know" competency as stipulated by the BCM Institute competency level. #### **What are the Prerequisites to Obtain Planner Level Certification?** #### **Certified Planner Level Certification** |   | [![BCCP Business Continuity Certified Planner Certification (Size 50)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/582f301a-6789-4ced-9b8c-f18f467dacad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/582f301a-6789-4ced-9b8c-f18f467dacad) | [![CMCP Crisis Management Certified Planner Certification (Size 75)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/52e7e2a6-ba74-4ad6-8b82-6b204a987f82.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/52e7e2a6-ba74-4ad6-8b82-6b204a987f82) | [![CCCP Crisis Communication Certified Planner Certification (Size 75)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/824ea33b-adfc-4f65-b918-97f8dce4df73.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/824ea33b-adfc-4f65-b918-97f8dce4df73) | [![DRCP Disaster Recovery Certified Planner Certification (Size 75)](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/badce421-2e46-4536-8c52-96657c82b25a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/badce421-2e46-4536-8c52-96657c82b25a) | [![ORCP Operational Resilience Certified Planner Certification](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/668664a7-92f4-46f4-8825-1e38a29ef85a.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/668664a7-92f4-46f4-8825-1e38a29ef85a) |   | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | #### Complete Planner Level Requirement via E-Learning Attended and completed the following e-Learning course: | **Type** | **Business Continuity Management** |   | **Crisis Management** |   | **Crisis Communication** |   | **IT Disaster Recovery** | **Operational Resilience** |   | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *Click icons to find out more.* Course | [![New 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Course?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/f0dfb82c-87f8-40d4-940e-d399e1c4fe28.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/f0dfb82c-87f8-40d4-940e-d399e1c4fe28) |   | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/58e7fee0-f89f-41ec-814a-a6c312f51a68.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/58e7fee0-f89f-41ec-814a-a6c312f51a68) | [![\[BL-OR\] \[3\] What is BL-OR-3 Course?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/c994d645-7b4e-4495-a0c5-41f41d69aa1b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/c994d645-7b4e-4495-a0c5-41f41d69aa1b) |   |   ##### In Addition: ##### BC Certified Planner Level Requirement via E-Learning [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/4818681d-d4dd-41b9-bb22-3dfce1194fad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/4818681d-d4dd-41b9-bb22-3dfce1194fad) You could opt for two types of BCM e-learning packages: - Complete the e-learning "Fundamentals BCM Package." - [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/a9472039-8ec9-4fe8-967e-7e30075f33b2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/a9472039-8ec9-4fe8-967e-7e30075f33b2)Complete the e-learning "Fundamentals ISO 22301 Package"   - This package provides additional knowledge (as two modules) on Program and Project Management compared to the "Fundamentals BCM Package. " For the e-learning packages, do visit [http://bcm-ecampus.org/](http://bcm-ecampus.org/) to purchase.  Finally,  - Pass the Qualifying Planner Level examination, the assessment section at the end of each module within the eLearning package. |   | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/c893eccc-68e1-48dc-9b1c-c4b53a4cff1f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/c893eccc-68e1-48dc-9b1c-c4b53a4cff1f) | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/e4d96425-6c37-4ddf-acba-7596178ef355.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/e4d96425-6c37-4ddf-acba-7596178ef355) | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/81f58fcb-50cd-4677-add1-addfe7b891bf.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/81f58fcb-50cd-4677-add1-addfe7b891bf) | [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/5ae5073e-5db6-4512-a526-d38e702b65e2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/5ae5073e-5db6-4512-a526-d38e702b65e2) | [![Back To; Table of Content for Certification Application \[CertApp\]](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/f7f1a5d5-bb9b-4707-aa87-5447b115f987.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/f7f1a5d5-bb9b-4707-aa87-5447b115f987) |   | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | #### **Comments:**   ### More Posts [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/04334171-099a-49e5-becc-c8c082c7947f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/04334171-099a-49e5-becc-c8c082c7947f) ![BCMIWhiteLogoSmall.png](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Testing/BCMIWhiteLogoSmall.png?width=72&name=BCMIWhiteLogoSmall.png "BCMIWhiteLogoSmall.png") All rights reserved. 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