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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 different types of training 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 have been adapted to suit virtual training, you are still getting the same value regarding standards, competency, and the level of professional instructors for the course. You would get the same instructors as you would get if you had attended the "brick and mortar" course.
Note for Singapore Participants: As BCM Institute is an Authorised Training Organisation (ATO) with the Singapore government, please scroll down to the last segment of this blog to learn more about the various course funding for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR). As for Malaysia, this course is funded by the 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 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 22361:2022 Security and Resilience — Crisis Management — Guidelines standard.
The courseware and standards are the same as 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 limited participation. 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, 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 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, note that you are to finish the course within three months of your initial registration for the course's first module.
You must refer to our course schedule for the specific time and date.
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 before 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-paced 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. 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 pre-requisite 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 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 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.