This page aims to assist you in clarifying 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 different types of training onsite via Modules 3 and 4 only.
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 at the Qualifying Crisis Management Certified Expert (CMCE) Exam in case you did not pass on the first try.
While the mode of delivery and the courseware has been adapted to suit virtual training, you are still getting the same value in terms of standard, competency and level of professional instructors for the course. You would be getting the same instructors as you would be getting if you had attended the "brick and mortar" course.
Blended Learning
Note for Singapore Participants. As BCM Institute is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) with the Singapore government, to find out more about the various course funding for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR), please scroll down to the last segment of this blog.
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 since we have been getting increasing requests for the CM-300 and CM-5000 courses to be conducted internationally.
The CM-5000 Blended Learning is the first course aligned to the ISO standard (being published) and ISO TS 17091:2018 Crisis Management Guidance for Developing A Strategic Capability standard.
As the courseware and standard are no different from our "brick and mortar" course, it receives the same recognition as its face-to-face counterpart.
Unlike the heavily discounted or free courses offered by top universities through Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) platforms like Udemy and Coursera, these courses are available only for limited participation. Its online modules are also conducted life, allowing for instant feedback and interaction among participants and facilitators.
Using video conferencing ZOOM platform an online learning platform, allows one to engage fellow participants in the course. As geographic constraints do not bind it, participants would more likely be able to interact with a more international crowd.
This interaction, no different from what BCM Institute's courses are known for, would further enhance the participants understanding of implementing a CM plan and managing a CM team.
Yes, you can, provided you ensure that the blended learning courses you signed up for does not have clashing schedules.
Yes, you can. You can mix and match the modules that make up the CM-5000 Blended Learning course. But do note that you are to finish the course within three months from your initial registration of the course's first module.
You need to refer to our course schedule for the specific time and date.
Currently, there is no sample, but we will update this page as soon as they are ready.
Who would be my facilitator, and would I have access to my facilitator outside the online training/workshop?
Your facilitators would be of the same standard as the ones you would be getting in our "brick and mortar" course; for a list of our facilitators, you will be informed by the program admin team prior to the start of the course.
They would only be available to you 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-pace and Self Study | Eight e-learning modules | - | |
[BL] Facilitated Online Workshop (3 Hours Self Study = Assignment + 6 Hours Schedule 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 Schedule Online Classes) | Two online sessions | 6 (3-hour x 2 separate sessions) | |
[BL] Web Training and Discussion Workshop (2 Hours Self Study + 2 Hours Schedule 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 | 18 |
[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 |
CMCE Qualifying Examination for Crisis Management Certified Expert (after BL-HL-CM-5 course) |
- | 3 and 1/2 hour | |
CMCS Qualifying Examination for Crisis Management Certified Specialist (after BL-CM-3 course) | - | 2 and 1/2 hour |
The stretch timing gives you more time to digest and revise the concepts taught.
You would need to make an upfront payment of SGD 3,850. Payment can be made via Paypal, Credit Card, Cheque and Bank/Telegraphic Transfers.
You would need a stable internet connection for the E-learning, Facilitated Online Workshop and Web Training and Discussion Workshops.
There is no pre-requisite for the course. Anyone who has an interest 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 guide you based on your situation.
No, you cannot opt-out halfway. The course is not structured to allow such changes.
You can only join from Module 2 as the pre-requisite to attend Modules 3 and 4 is the completion of Module 2. Contact our team to find out more about joining the Module 2, 3 and 4 course
These are the funding that is available for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents.
Currently, the only funding available is Singapore's IMDA CITREP+ funding. The same funding is available for the "brick and mortar" CM-5000 Crisis Management Expert Implementer course.
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. 2nd, try at the examination). Those who fail on their first try would also be given an analysis of which parts they are weak at and access to online recorded revision sessions.
But if in the case that you do fail again, you would need to make a Singapore Dollar (SGD) 250 re-examination fee payment. You can send in the passing re-examination result to make your IMDA claim as long as it is done within one year of starting the course.
We are using the latest CM standard, while WSQ uses the Singapore WSQ requirements with no or little discussion on how it relates 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.