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This page aims to clarify any further doubts you have about attending the CM-5000 Blended Learning [BL-CM-5] or Hybrid Learning (HL) Course.
At BCM Institute, Module 1 and Module 2, CM-300, are always conducted online or through blended learning. Participants can attend an onsite course for all our training types only through Modules 3 and 4.
Your course fees cover all the pre-reading materials, online facilitated discussions, assessments, and examinations attached to the course.
It also includes one re-examination for the Qualifying Crisis Management Certified Expert (CMCE) Exam if you do not pass on the first try.
While the mode of delivery and courseware have been adapted for virtual training, you still get the same value in standards, competency, and the level of professional instructors. You'll get the same instructors you would in the "brick and mortar" course.
Note for Singapore Participants: As BCM Institute is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) with the Singapore government, please scroll to the last segment of this blog to learn more about course funding for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR). As for Malaysia, this course is funded by HRD Corp.
No, this is not a new initiative. BCM Institute has always had an e-learning platform. The COVID-19 situation just allowed us to feature the courses more prominently. This is especially true since we have been getting increasing requests to conduct the CM-300 and CM-5000 courses internationally.
The CM-5000 Blended Learning is the first course aligned to the ISO standard (being published) and ISO 22361:2022 Security and Resilience — Crisis Management — Guidelines standard.
The courseware and standards match our "brick-and-mortar" course, so it receives the same recognition as its face-to-face counterpart.
Unlike the heavily discounted or free courses top universities offer through Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms like Udemy and Coursera, these courses are available only for a limited number of participants. The courses' online modules are also conducted live, allowing for instant feedback and interaction among participants and facilitators.
Using video conferencing, the ZOOM online learning platform lets participants engage with one another. Because geographic constraints do not bind it, participants are more likely to interact with a more international crowd.
This interaction, consistent with what BCM Institute's courses are known for, would further enhance participants' understanding of implementing a CM plan and managing a CM team.
Yes, you can, as long as the blended learning courses you signed up for do not have clashing schedules.
Yes, you can. You can mix and match the modules that make up the CM-5000 Blended Learning course. However, you must finish the course within three months of your initial registration for the first module.
You must refer to our course schedule for the specific time and date.
We don't have a sample yet, but we will update this page as soon as it is ready.
Who would be my facilitator, and would I have access to my facilitator outside the online training/workshop?
Your facilitators will be of the same standard as those in our "brick and mortar" course; the program admin team will share a list of facilitators before the course starts.
They will be available to you only via email outside the training/workshop hours.
Here is a breakdown of the time spent:
| Module | Mode of Study (Online or Onsite) | Sessions | Mandatory & Fixed Timing (Hours) |
| [BL] E-learning/ Self-paced and Self-study | Eight e-learning modules | - | |
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[BL] Facilitated Online Workshop (3 Hours Self Study = Assignment + 6 Hours Scheduled Online Classes) |
Two online sessions | 6 (3-hour x 2 separate sessions) | |
| Total Hours |
Blended Learning [BL] Module 1 and 2. Note that participants attending Hybrid Learning [HL] will attend the same BL Module 1 and Module 2 |
11 | 6 |
| [BL] Web Training and Discussion Workshop (2 Hours Self Study + 3-Hour Scheduled Online Classes) | Two online sessions | 6 (3-hour x 2 separate sessions) | |
| [BL] Web Training and Discussion Workshop (2 Hours Self Study + 2 Hours Scheduled Online Classes) | Two online sessions | 6 (3-hour x 2 separate sessions) | |
| Total Hours | Blended Learning [BL] Module 3 and 4 | Four 3-hour online sessions | 12 |
| [HL] Onsite face-to-face Workshop | 1-day onsite | 8 | |
| [HL] Onsite face-to-face Workshop | 1-day onsite | 8 | |
| Total Hours | Hybrid Learning [HL] Day 3 and Day 4 | 2-day onsite | 16 |
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CMCE Qualifying Examination for Crisis Management Certified Expert (after BL-HL-CM-5 course) |
- | 3 and 1/2 hours | |
| CMCS Qualifying Examination for Crisis Management Certified Specialist (after BL-CM-3 course) | - | 2 and 1/2 hours |
The stretched timing gives you more time to digest and revise the concepts taught.
You would need to make an upfront payment of SGD 3,850. You can pay via PayPal, Credit Card, Cheque, or Bank/Telegraphic Transfer.
You would need a stable internet connection for the E-learning, Facilitated Online Workshop and Web Training and Discussion Workshops.
There is no prerequisite for the course. Anyone interested in BCM is welcome to join.
You would be awarded the Crisis Management Certified Planner (CMCP) certificate, the same internationally recognised certificate you would get if you have attended, completed and passed the Qualifying Crisis Management Certified Expert (CMCE) certificate.
*See Crisis Management Certified Expert certification prerequisites for details.
For re-registration queries, contact our program admin team, who can help you with your situation.
No, you cannot opt out halfway. The course isn't structured to allow that.
You can only join from Module 2, as completing Module 2 is required to attend Modules 3 and 4.Contact our team to find out more about joining the Module 2, 3 and 4 course
These are the funding options that are available for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Currently, the only funding available is SSG funding. The same funding for the "brick and mortar" CM-5000 Crisis Management Expert Implementer course is available.
With effect from April 2020, Singaporeans can claim SGD 500. Click an icon to read more
Your course fees include a free re-examination (i.e., a second try at the examination). Those who fail on their first try will also receive an analysis of which parts they are weak at and access to online recorded revision sessions.
However, if you fail again, you will need to pay a Singapore Dollar (SGD) 250 re-examination fee. If you submit the passing re-examination result within one year of starting the course, you can make your SSG claim.
We are using the latest CM standard, while WSQ uses the Singapore WSQ requirements, with little or no discussion of how they relate to international CM Standards. This course also teaches you how to work with senior management and manage maturing CM programs.
The Singaporean and Singapore Permanent Resident claiming the IMDA CITREP funding has to complete and show proof of passing the online Qualifying Crisis Management Certified Expert (CMCE) examination before funds can be reimbursed to them.