Operational Resilience for Philippine Banks: Are You Ready for BSP Circular No. 1203?

philippine_flag This is Run 4H of the OR-5000 Operational Resilience Expert Implementer (Hybrid) Course for 2026, conducted exclusively for confirmed participants of the OR-5000 programme.

Designed specifically for the Philippines, this run helps banking and financial services professionals translate BSP Circular No. 1203 Series of 2024 – Guidelines on Operational Resilience into clear, actionable implementation steps.

With increasing regulatory expectations, this programme goes beyond theory—focusing on how to operationalise resilience frameworks, conduct meaningful scenario testing, and manage disruptions effectively within your organisation.

Why Join This Run?

Tailored for Banks, Financial Institutions, and BSP-Regulated Entities in the Philippines
Direct alignment with BSP Circular No. 1203 requirements and supervisory expectations
Hybrid format: combine the flexibility of online learning with in-person sessions in Manila
Hands-on, implementer-level approach using real-world case studies and templates
Learn from experienced practitioners across both public and private sectors

Seats are limited for the in-person component. Early confirmation is strongly encouraged to secure your place.

For any clarification, please contact the BCM Institute Program Management team.

The Philippines Hybrid Learning version is 50% Online and 50% Onsite

The detailed schedule for Run 4H is appended below.

Quarter (RUN) 4H, 2026	OR-5000
RUN 4H	OR-300 [B-3]		OR-400
Course Delivery (Online & Onsite)	eLearning (Self-paced)	Online Facilitated Workshop	Onsite	Onsite

Philippines	21 Sep to 4 Oct 26 [anytime]*	7 Oct 26 (M2S1) 14 Oct 26 (M2S2)	19 Oct @ Manila	20 Oct @ Manila
Module (M) Session (S) Time/ Duration	M1 eLearning (elapsed over two weeks)	Two 3-hour sessions 2 pm to 5 pm (GMT+8)	Onsite (1 Day)	Onsite (1 Day)

* Module 1 can start anytime, but must end before Module 2 starts.
ORCE Qualifying exam is required for OR-400/OR-5000 participants.

Click the icons "Course Content" and "Course Requirement" at each Module to find out more about the course content (Syllabus) and course requirement (What is your involvement and participation?) for each module.

Module 1 [M1]

E-Learning

Duration	21 Sep to 4 Oct 2026	Start and end date for Module 1
Week	2	Elapsed time assigned for this module
Self-Paced Learning (Total)	8 hours	There are eight modules. You can complete one hour per E-learning sub-module online at your own pace, or earlier than the proposed two weeks.
Outcome		Complete the Operational Resilience Certified Planner exam for the E-Learning assessment.

	Module 2 [M2]
	Online Training and Discussion Workshop

Duration	7 to 14 Oct 2026	Start and end date for Module 2
Week	2	Elapsed time assigned for this module
Self Study (Total)	3 hours	Total time (in hours) needed for offline pre-reading, self-study, and completion of the assignment
Attend Workshop (Total)	6 hours	Attendance is compulsory for scheduled sessions, and time is allocated for each session. Facilitators will be online to guide you through your workshop discussions.

Session Code	Learning Activity	Duration (Hour)	Date/ Deadline	Time (GMT+8)	Compulsory Attendance
M2-S1	Pre-reading	1/2	5 Oct	-
Risk Analysis and Review & Business Impact Analysis	Template Completion	1	6 Oct	-
	Workshop	3	7 Oct Mandatory attendance	2 PM - 5 PM (GMT+8)
	Submit Assignment	1/2	9 Oct	12:00 pm

M2-S2	Pre-reading	1/2	12 Oct	-
Business Continuity Strategy & BC Plan	Template Completion	1	13 Oct	-
	Workshop	3	14 Oct Mandatory attendance	2 PM - 5 PM (GMT+8)
	Submit Assignment	1/2	16 Oct	12:00 pm

	Module 3 [M3]
	Onsite Workshop

Duration	19 Oct 2026	8 hours Onsite
Self Study (Total)	2 hours	Total hours needed for offline pre-reading, self-study, and completion of the assignment
Attend Workshop (Total)	8 hours	Attendance is compulsory at the dedicated venue.

Session Code	Learning Activity	Duration	Date/ Deadline	Time (GMT+8)	Compulsory Attendance
M3-S1-S2	Pre-work: Case Study Preparation	1 hour	24 Apr	-
	Onsite	8 hours	19 Oct Mandatory attendance	9 AM to 5 PM (GMT+8)
	Submit Project Assignment (Onsite - end of day)	According to the country's schedule		-

	Module 4 [M4]
	Onsite Workshop

Duration	20 Oct 2026	8 hours Onsite
Self Study (Total)	2 hours	Total hours needed for offline pre-reading, self-study, and completion of the assignment
Attend Workshop (Total)	8 hours	Attendance is compulsory at the dedicated venue.

Session Code/ Country	Learning Activity	Duration	Date/ Deadline	Time (GMT+8)	Activity
M4-S1-S2	Pre-reading (together with M3)	1 hour	24 Apr	-
	Onsite	8 hours	20 Oct Mandatory attendance	9 AM to 5 PM (GMT+8)
	Submit Project Assignment (Onsite - end of day)	According to the country's schedule		-

Qualifying ORCE Examination

ORCE Operational Resilience Certified Expert Certification (Size 100)

Qualifying ORCE Examination

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Date and Time	23 Oct 2026	Standard Exam time (Proctor) 9.30 AM to 1.00 PM GMT+8
Duration	2 -1/2 hour	The maximum time allocated for an online multiple-choice (MCQ) exam.
Exam	150 MCQ	This 1o0-question multiple-choice (MCQ) examination is conducted the week following the last workshop.