Operational Resilience for Philippine Banks: Are You Ready for BSP Circular No. 1203?
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 detailed schedule for Run 4H is appended below.
| Quarter (RUN) 4H, 2026 | OR-5000 | |||
| RUN 4H |
OR-300 [B-3] |
OR-400 |
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| Course Delivery (Online & Onsite) | eLearning (Self-paced) |
Online Facilitated Workshop | Onsite | Onsite |
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21 Sep to 4 Oct 26 [anytime]* |
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19 Oct @ Manila | 20 Oct @ Manila |
| Module (M) Session (S) Time/ Duration | M1 eLearning (elapsed over two weeks) |
Two 3-hour sessions |
Onsite (1 Day) |
Onsite (1 Day) |
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.
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Module 1 [M1] |
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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. | ||
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Module 2 [M2] |
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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 |
2 PM - 5 PM (GMT+8) |
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| 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 |
2 PM - 5 PM (GMT+8) |
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| Submit Assignment | 1/2 | 16 Oct | 12:00 pm | ||
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Module 3 [M3] |
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Onsite Workshop |
Duration |
19 Oct 2026 |
8 hours Onsite |
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| 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 |
19 Oct Mandatory attendance |
9 AM to 5 PM |
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Submit Project Assignment (Onsite - end of day) |
According to the country's schedule | - | |||
Module 4 [M4] |
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Onsite Workshop |
Duration |
20 Oct 2026 |
8 hours Onsite |
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| 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 |
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M4-S1-S2
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Pre-reading (together with M3) | 1 hour | 24 Apr | - | |
| Onsite |
20 Oct Mandatory attendance |
9 AM to 5 PM |
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Submit Project Assignment (Onsite - end of day) |
According to the country's schedule | - | |||
Qualifying ORCE Examination |
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Qualifying ORCE Examination [Apply to all] |
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23 Oct 2026 |
Standard Exam time (Proctor) |
| 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. |
They are the [OR-3] OR-300 Operational Resilience Implementer course and the [OR-5] OR-5000 Operational Resilience Expert Implementer.
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Please feel free to send us a note if you have any questions. |