Operational Resilience Audit

Module 3: Online Training and Discussion Workshop

To complete Module 3, participants must attend two half-day sessions of the OR audit implementation process. These are:

Before attending each of the two separate  1/2-day facilitated online workshops, the typical activities to complete the assignment are:

• developing the audit program or checklist;
• reviewing the stages of a typical BCM Audit planning process
• having access to the live BCMS portal.

Sequence of A Walkthrough of Each Session

1. Pre-reading [Maximum of one hour]
   • Review the OR planning methodology
   • Review the content of the BCMPedia for OR and OR Audit

1. Attending Facilitated Online Workshop [Maximum of three-hour]
   • Review and discuss the issues and challenges in developing an audit program (Financial / IT) or checklist
     

The content of Module 3 can be found by clicking on the "Course Content" icon.

[M3-S2] What is expected from Session 2 [S2] for Module 3 [M3] consists of the following:

1. Pre-reading  [Maximum of one hour]
   • OR Audit Planning Process [4 ten-minute articles]
     
     
2. Download the "Standardise Audit Program" template and complete the template [Maximum of one hour]
   
   • Develop an audit questionnaire in the audit checklist
     • You are strongly encouraged to attempt two significant stages of the "Implement" phase   as practice before attending class
       
       
3. Facilitated Online Workshop [Maximum of three hours]
   • Guide the review of the key deliverable of the BCM Audit planning process
   • Develop audit checklist/ program using the Standardise Audit Program template.
     
     

Pre-readings of at least 8 to 10 blogs or articles located in the eCampus are assigned for each session. Participants are recommended to complete them before the session as it serves as  'bite-sized' background information, allowing participants to familiarize themselves with the concepts to be discussed. 

It would also assist participants in completing their assignment in the following  1 hour online session.

[M3-S2] Once the schedule for the specific phase is confirmed, you will be notified to proceed to download the Audit Checklist template.  

Develop OR Audit Questionnaire within the Audit Program/ Checklist Template (Assignment) Before Attending the Facilitated Online Workshop

What if you are completing the form and do not understand the purpose or requirement of the field that you are completing?

Reference Guide: Refer to "A Manager's Guide to Review and Audit Your Operation Resilience Program [LITE]" and "A Manager's Guide to Implement Your Operation Resilience" as they provide a reasonably comprehensive explanation for each field as required in the template.

Sample Questionnaires: For auditor/ lead auditor course attendees, you are provided with a complete series of sample questions for all the clauses to assist you in developing the BM Audit questionnaires as "Pre-reading" titled Audit Questionnaires: Table of Content.

Objectives

The objective is to fully understand the purpose and requirements of each entry in the template before you attend the corresponding online workshop.

You may wonder why you are doing the assignment when the lesson has not yet been conducted.

It will also allow you to contextualize your business environment and ask related questions.

 

[M3-S2] Attend Facilitated Online Workshop

 

For the Module 3 course, participants must attend two 3-hour online workshop sessions.  All sessions are compulsory and run at the pre-determined online schedule. There would not be a repeat or substitute session for anyone who missed it.

These are the key features and deliverables of Module 3:

1. Develop OR Audit Program/ Checklist
2. Understand the OR Audit Planning Process 

Submit your completed "Audit Checklist" template to the facilitator within two days after finishing the Facilitated Online session M3-S2.  Do note that you should have completed version 1 of this template before you attend the Online session. 

 

Time Requirement

Module 3: Session 1 & 2

Three Hour (Per Session)

 

Breakdown of Time Spent

Here is a breakdown of the time spent for Module 3 for two 3-hour per session.

 

Module	Mode of Study	Hours
M3-S1	Web Training and Discussion Workshop 1-Hour Self Study (Pre-reading and review of the case study) 3-Hour Schedule Online Classes	4
M3-S2	Web Training and Discussion Workshop 1-Hour Self Study (Pre-reading and review of the case study) 1-Hour Preparation Assignment to complete the Audit Questionnaires 3-Hour Schedule Online Classes	5
	Total Hours	9

More Information About Blended Learning Operational Resilience Audit (ORA) Courses

BCM Institute offers two levels of OR auditing courses: ORA-3 or ORA-300 Operational Resilience Audit Specialist and the ORA-5 or ORA-5000 Operational Resilience Audit Expert.

Please feel free to send us a note if you have any questions.

 

These Operational Resilience Audit (ORA) courses are designed with ORA and ancillary professionals operating globally.

Courses are available in 1, 2 and 4 (modules) days and are divided into three levels of competencies.

At the end of each course, participants are assessed through assessments or examinations to ascertain their level of competency. They can look forward to receiving an internationally recognised ORA certification through any of our ORA certification courses.

So, which level would be best for you? Perhaps the table below might help

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Attend ORA Course
Name of Course	OR Expert Auditor	OR Auditor	OR Planner
Course Code	ORA-400/ 5000	ORA-300	ORA-200
Competency Level	Know-Do-Manage	Know-Do	Know
Course Fees (Singapore Dollar)
Blended Learning	$3,850	$2,400	$1,650
Hybrid Learning	$4,150	Online Only	Online Only
Certification Application and Eligibility
Certification Eligibility
Certification Type	Operational Resilience Audit Expert	Operational Resilience Audit Specialist	Operational Resilience Certified Planner
Certification Application Fee	SGD 150	SGD 75	SGD 50
OR Body of Knowledge	8 of 15 OR BoK	4 of 15 OR BoK	Not Required
Year of Experience	> Three years	> One year	Not Required

More Information About Operational Resilience ORA-5000 [ORA-5] or ORA-300 [ORA-3] Course

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the ORA-3 Blended Learning ORA-300 Operational Resilience Audit Implementer course and the OR-5 Blended Learning ORA-5000 Operational Resilience Audit Expert Implementer course.

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Operational Resilience Certified Planner (ORCP)

Pre-requisites

The pre-requisites are:

• Attend and complete the OR-200: Operational Resilience Planner (eLearning) course and
  
• Pass the Qualifying ORCP examination

How to be Certified

Formal Education: eLearning

Attend the eLearning OR Fundamentals course, and a candidate must:

• Sign up for the course and successfully complete the eight modules
• Pay the Course Fees before starting the eLearning course
• Be assigned login credentials to start the eLearning
• Answer quizzes at the end of each sub-module
• Complete the course within 30 days from issuance of userid.
• Be competent in Competency Level CL 1: Foundation (OR), which includes the 3 OR Body of Knowledge (BoK) concepts discussed in the CL.
• Be awarded ORCP certification.

Examination

• Passing Grade: 75%
• Exam Format:  50-Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) invigilated online examination.

Certification

• Requirement: Pass the Qualifying ORCP Examination (Part of eLearning)
• Experience: No experience is needed to award the certification.

Fee Payment

• Year 1: Free
• Year 2: SGD 50 Renewal Fees via  Certification Maintenance Fee.

More Information About Operational Resilience OR-5000 [BL-OR-5] or OR-300 [BL-OR-3] Course

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the OR-3 Blended Learning OR-300 Operational Resilience Implementer course and the OR-5 Blended Learning OR-5000 Operational Resilience Expert Implementer course.

	If you have any questions, click to contact us.

OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE AUDIT CERTIFICATION

To obtain an operational resilience audit (ORA) certification, one has to fulfil the following conditions:

1. Attend the relevant courses attached to the desired  operational resilience certification
2. Pass the qualifying certification examination
3. Send in the appropriate certification application fees
4. Send in the certification application form detailing at least 4 or 8 (depending on the desired certification) operational resilience experiences to the OR Body of Knowledge (BoK)

Certification would then be awarded once the independent certification body is satisfied that all conditions are met.

Certifications are then valid for one year, after which they need to be renewed yearly to ensure their validity.

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Certification
Certification Type	Operational Resilience Audit Expert	Operational Resilience Audit Specialist	Operational Resilience Certified Planner
Course	OR Audit Expert / Manager	OR Audit Specialist	OR Planner
Course Code	ORA-5000/ 400	ORA-300	OR-200
Pre-requisite needed to attend the course	No	No	No
	However, you will need years of experience to apply for certification.		No
Certification Application Processing Fee/ Annual Renewal Fee	SGD 150	SGD 75	SGD 50 Complimentary for Year 1
Number of OR Body of Knowledge	8 of 15 OR BoK	4 of 15 OR BoK	Not Required
Year of Experience Required to be Eligible for Award of Certification	> Three years	> One year	Not Required
Attend OR Course
Module (1 to 4)	One to Four	One to Two	One

Find out more about Blended Learning ORA-5000 [ORA-5] & ORA-300 [ORA-3]

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the ORA-3 ORA-300 Operational Resilience Auditor course and the ORA-5 OR-5000 Operational Resilience Audit Expert course.

	Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions.

Operational Resilience Audit Specialist (ORAS)

Pre-requisites

The pre-requisites are:

• • Attend and complete the ORA-300: Operational Resilience Audit Specialist course and Pass the Qualifying ORAS examination
    AND
  • Have at least one year of Operational Resilience/ business continuity/ crisis management/ IT disaster recovery and/or auditing professional experience and
  • Be able to describe at least 4 OR related Body of Knowledge (BoK)
  • Send in the SGD 75 (Singapore Dollar) ORAS Certification Application Processing Fees

   

  Operational Resilience Body of Knowledge (OR BoK) 1 to 15
  [P1] Plan Phase [Bok 1 to BoK 5]	[P2] Implement Phase [Bok 6 to BoK 10]	[P3] Sustain Phase [Bok 11 to BoK 15]

  How to be Certified

  To become an ORCS-certified professional, a candidate must complete four separate processes:

  • Formal Education (attend and complete the ORA-300: Operational Resilience Implementer course)
  • Examination (attempt and pass the Qualifying ORAS examination)
  • Show proof of at least one year of verifiable OR or ORA experience (Refer to the application form for further explanation)
  • Make a payment of SGD 75 (non-refundable) application processing fee.

  Formal Education

  • Sign up for the course and complete the four modules
  • Pay the Course Fees before starting the eLearning course
  • Be assigned login credentials to start the eLearning
  • Answer quizzes at the end of each sub-module
  • Complete the course within 30 days from issuance of userid.
  • Be competent in Competency Level CL 1: Foundation (OR) and Competency Level CL 2: Intermediate (OR)
  • Be awarded ORCP certification.

  Examination

  To sit for the Examination, a candidate must:

  • Be competent in the Competency Level CL 1OR: Foundation (OR) and CL 2OR: Intermediate (OR), including the 4 OR Body of Knowledge (OR BoK)
  • Attempt the online practice quiz at least once

  Certification

  To be issued a certificate, a candidate must:

  • Pass the ORAS qualifying examination with a required passing score of 75% out of 100- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • Submit a non-refundable Application Processing Fee
  • Submit the Certification Application Form to certification team
  • Describe at least four (out of the fifteen) OR Body of Knowledge (BoK)
  • Select two references for each BoK* (references may be repeated for all four OR BoK

  Fee Payment

  • Application Processing Fee (Singapore Dollar): SGD 75. (Not included in course fees and non-refundable even if the application is rejected)
  • Annual Maintenance Fee: SGD 75 (Applicable after your first year of certification)
    
    

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Certification
Certification Type	Operational Resilience Audit Expert	Operational Resilience Audit Specialist	Operational Resilience Certified Planner
Certification Application Fee	SGD 150	SGD 75	SGD 50
OR Body of Knowledge	8 of 15 OR BoK	4 of 15 OR BoK	Not Required
Year of Experience	> Three years	> One year	Not Required
Attend OR Course
Course	OR Expert Auditor	OR Auditor	OR Certified Planner
Course Code	ORA-5000	ORA-300	OR-200

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Certification
Certification Type	Operational Resilience Expert Auditor	Operational Resilience Audit Specialist	Operational Resilience Certified Planner
Course	OR Expert Auditor/ Manager	OR Audit Specialist	OR Planner
Course Code	OR-5000/ 400	OR-300	OR-200
Pre-requisite needed to attend the course	No	No	No
	However, you will need the necessary years of experience when applying for certification.		No
Certification Application Processing Fee/ Annual Renewal Fee	SGD 150	SGD 75	SGD 50 Complimentary for Year 1
Number of OR Body of Knowledge	8 of 15 OR BoK	4 of 15 OR BoK	Not Required
Year of Experience Required to be Eligible for Award of Certification	> Three years	> One year	Not Required
Attend OR Course
Module (1 to 4)	One to Four	One to Two	One

Find out more about Blended Learning ORA-5000 [ORA-5] & ORA-300 [ORA-3]

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the ORA-3 ORA-300 Operational Resilience Auditor course and the ORA-5 OR-5000 Operational Resilience Audit Expert course.

	Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions.