[CM-3] FAQ on Crisis Management Implementer Course

Welcome to the frequently asked questions or FAQ for BCM Institute's Crisis Management CM-300 Blended Learning course.

What is included in the course fee?

When you are attending the course, the fee of Singapore Dollar (SGD) 2,400 includes

• the set of pre-readings
  • Blogs
• access to BCMPedia definition and guidance notes for the following templates:

• • RAR: Crisis Risk Assessment
  • BIA: Not needed as the input is extracted from the BCM Project
  • BCS: Crisis Strategy
  • PD: Crisis Management Plan and
  • TE: Testing and Exercising
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After the course, the fee will include:

• the award of a CMCP e-certificate (upon completion of Module 1: E-learning)
• review on assessment for Crisis Risk Assessment [RAR], Crisis Strategy [BCS], Crisis Management Plan [PD]
• CMCS application processing fees once you complete Module 2: Facilitated Online Workshop)

However, the CMCS application must be completed within one month of the notification of the successful completion of Module 2 for the BL-CM-300 course.

If this is not done, an application processing fee of SGD 75 will be payable for the CMCS certification application.

Do I have to complete the Module 1: E-Learning course before joining the Module 2: Facilitated Walk-through course?

• The Module 1: E-Learning package is compulsory as it forms the initial assessment for the "grounding" of CM knowledge.
  
  
• Successful completion of the course will allow the participants to be awarded the "Crisis Management Certified Planner" certification.
  
  
• Once you have completed Module 1: E-learning entitled "CM Fundamental Package", you may attend Module 2: Facilitated Online Workshop.

Do I need to complete the CMCS exams?

• If you are attempting Blended Learning, there will be no examination.
• The equivalent of the CMCS examination will be conducted;
  • as part of Module 1: E-Learning
  • successful completion of 4 assignments as part of Module 2: Facilitated Online Workshop

I noticed that the "Module 2: Facilitated Learning Workshop" is held at Asian Timing, is there any timing for me as I reside outside of the Asia Pacific Region?

• The timing of the sessions is catered for two zones:
  • US/ Europe/ Middle East
  • Asia Pacific
• The time of the 1-hour online workshop is set at Singapore Timing, which is Greenwich Meridian Time (GMT) + 8 hours.
  • 14:00 (pm) Singapore (SG) Time is 11:30 (am) as Mumbai is GMT+5.5 Hours
  • 21:00 (pm) Singapore (SG) Time is 17:00 (pm) as Kenya is GMT-5 Hours

What certificates will I receive upon competing in the course?

As the blended learning course is conducted over 10 to 12 weeks, you will be expected to receive a certificate of completion (COC) and an initial "Crisis Management Certified Planner" certification.

Let us know if you need further clarification; we'll gladly help.

More Information About Crisis Management Blended/ Hybrid Learning Courses

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the  CM-300 Crisis Management Implementer [CM-3] and the CM-5000 Crisis Management Expert Implementer [CM-5].