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title: [OR] Body of knowledge Vs Competency Level for Operational Resilience
description: "Describe how the OR Body of Knowledge aligns with the OR Planning methodology: Body of knowledge Vs Competency Level for Operational Resilience"
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###### Operational Resilience Series
# \[OR\] Body of knowledge Vs Competency Level for Operational Resilience
The Operational Resilience Body of Knowledge or OR BoK is an all-inclusive term that describes the sum of knowledge within the profession of operational resilience.
Since it is usually not possible to put the whole body of knowledge of all of the OR-related disciplines into a single document, there is a need for a Guide to the OR Body of Knowledge (BoK).
This blog serves as a guide to explain the interrelationship between the 15 OR BoK and the desired three competency levels (CL).
[Kalaivani](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/author/kalaivani) Feb 1, 2024
###### Operational Resilience Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert
#### [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/a8bc936d-5148-4c2e-a971-22b5603e47ce)Body of Knowledge Vs Competency Level
#### Operational Resilience
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/c85af10d-21ec-4942-a33e-afc60c216a74)The training and certification content within BCM Institute is based on the three phases of the OR planning methodology.
The knowledge is transcribed and aligned directly as the three BoK domains and the 15 OR Body of Knowledge.
As our participants are participating in our courses at different levels, we must identify the level of competency that these budding or senior professionals should be pursuing.
This blog explains the inter-relationship between the BoK and the desired competency level.
#### OR Body of Knowledge (BoK)
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/245022ae-b674-4a90-985f-f7eaca5b9e58)The OR Body of Knowledge or OR BoK is an all-inclusive term that describes the sum of knowledge within the Operational Resilience (OR) and Operational Resilience Audit (ORA) profession.
Since it is usually not possible to put the whole body of knowledge of even a discipline, such as an Operational Resilience (OR), into a single document, there is a need for a Guide to the OR Body of Knowledge (BoK).
This OR BoK guide deposited in BCMPedia seeks to identify and describe the three OR domains and their subset of the body of knowledge that is generally accepted, even though the professionals must be knowledgeable not only in BCM Audit, BCM, CC, CM, DR or OR but also, of course, in other related disciplines.
The ORA Body of Knowledge or BoK is categorised into three BoK domains, starting from 1 to 3, respectively. Each domain will have an additional five Body of Knowledge..
##### Alignment to Planning Methodology
[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/8f21052d-df77-4800-a1aa-d8814f521b1f)
#### Competency Level (CL)
Each BoK is further divided into three levels of competency or **CL**. They are the:
1. **Foundation** (leading to "**Planner**" Level certification);
2. **Intermediate** (leading to "**Specialist**" Level certification); and
3. **Advanced** (leading to "**Expert**" Level certification).
The only exception is the OR Audit course, which starts from:
1. Intermediate leading to "Auditor" Level certification; and
2. Advanced leading to "Expert Auditor" Level certification.
[https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/OR\_Competency\_Level\_(CL)](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/OR_Competency_Level_(CL))
It is helpful to determine which level of competency you are attending. You can learn more by asking, "[What is OR Competency Level (CL)?](https://blog.bcm-institute.org/operational-resilience/what-is-or-competency-level-cl)"
Competency Level (CL) is developed upon understanding how potential candidates acquire knowledge.
| **Level** | **Expertise** | **Competency** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | **Know** | **Foundation** |
| 2 | **Do** | **Intermediate** |
| 3 | **Manage** | **Advanced** |
The **Competency Level (CL)** is a set of building blocks for BCM Institute's training and certification requirements. Each subject domain is broken into three distinct levels:
1. Foundation (CL 1)
2. Intermediate (CL 2)
3. Advanced (CL 3)
Their breakdown for each of the knowledge domains is as follows:
| | | **Know** | **Do ** | **Manage** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Course Type** | **Code** | **Competency Level** | | |
| **Operational Resilience** | **ORA** | **CL 1OR** | **CL 2ORA** | **CL 3OR** |
| **Operational Resilience Audit** | **ORA** | **CL 1ORA** | **CL 2ORA** | **CL 3ORA** |
The arrangement of the tiers represents the increasing specificity and specialization of the Operational Resilience (OR) and Operational Resilience (ORA) skills and knowledge content.
#### 1. Foundation (CL 1)
You can view the summary of the terms used in the OR Body of Knowledge during the preparation of the examination here:
| **Course name** | **Course** | **You should be reading:** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **OR-200 ** | [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/ee5373cf-2981-41bd-89de-8efb50d8ae3e) | **CL 1 OR** |
| **ORA-200 (OR-200)** | **CL 1 ORA** | |
#### 2. Intermediate (CL 2)
You can view the summary of the terms used in the BCM Body of Knowledge during the preparation of the examination here:
| **Course name** | **Course** | **You should be reading:** | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **OR-300** **OR Implementer** | [![\[BL-OR\] \[3\] What is BL-OR-3 Course?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/c994d645-7b4e-4495-a0c5-41f41d69aa1b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/c994d645-7b4e-4495-a0c5-41f41d69aa1b) | **[CL 1 OR](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR))** | **[CL 2 OR](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR))** |
| **ORA-300** **OR Auditor** | [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/92d62170-d781-4aff-a516-61f8dbc28198) | **[CL 1 ORA](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR))** | **CL 2 ORA** |
You can view the summary of the terms used in the BCM Body of Knowledge during the preparation of the examination here:
| **Course Name** | **Course** | **You should be reading:** | | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **OR-400/ OR-5000** **OR Manager/ Expert Implementer** | [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/58db271c-b6fd-460e-b789-c267ae1b5273)[![\[BL-OR\] \[3-4-5\] What is BL-OR-5 Course?](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3893111/28727388-f7ee-4b64-827d-c8e9d66bfdff.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/28727388-f7ee-4b64-827d-c8e9d66bfdff) | [CL 1OR](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR)) | [CL 2 OR](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR)) | [CL 3 OR](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR)) |
| **ORA-400/ ORA-5000** **OR Audit Manager/ Expert Auditor** | [](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/5d3ab385-b4e2-4be3-9dce-35f06dabf04f)[](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3893111/a5cb5927-e8cc-45e8-a52d-1fc0072e2596) | [CL 1 ORA](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR)) | [CL 2 ORA](https://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1OR:_Foundation_(OR)) | [CL 3 ORA](https://www.bcmpedia.org/w/index.php?title=CL_3ORA:_Advanced_(ORA)&action=edit&redlink=1) |
You are strongly advised to read competency levels based on the course you are attending and attempt the practice exam questions before sitting for the actual exams.
#### More Information About Operational Resilience OR-5000 \[OR-5\] or OR-300 \[OR-3\] 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.
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