Comparison Between BCM Advanced Level Training Vs WSQ Competency-based Training

This is the blog you should read if you intend to seek funding for CITREP+ from IMDA or WSQ from SkillsFuture Singapore. You need to be a Singaporean or a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR).

BCM_CL_Rotation Given the introduction of competency-based training, we were often asked about the possibility of getting into BCM Institute's certification program. We must emphasise that the competency-based training funding by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is independent of our certification program. However, upon completion of the competency-based training and if you are still keen on pursuing our certification program, there is a "bridging" route for you.

There are 2 ‘routes’ to getting your intermediate-level BCM certification or Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) certification. One will be via the competency track, and another will be the certification track. But what are the differences between these 2 tracks, and which should you attend?

The main differences that may affect your decision to follow either one of the tracks will probably be course duration and the course fee. The comparison below could give you a better picture of the best track you should be on.

Track

Competency

Certification

Course Code

WSQ-BCM-310, BCM-320 and BCM-330

BCM-5000 ISO22301 Business Continuity Management System Manager Expert Implementer

Course code for blended learning: BL-B-5

Course Duration

Attend three separate days of the course with a 1.5-hour assessment on a separate date

Classroom: 4 consecutive days + 3.5 hours exam on a separate date

Blended Learning: 4 modules spanning over ten weeks + 3.5 hours exam on a separate date

Course Content and Assessment/ Examination

Course Content

The fundamental theory of BCM and basic understanding of how to implement the five key components:

[1] Risk Analysis and Review;

[2] Business Impact Analysis;

[3] BC Strategy,

[4] Plan Development and

[5] Testing and Exercising.

BCM-310	BCM-320	BCM-300

[Click to find out more about the course content for Days 1 to 3]

The fundamental theory of BCM on the 1st day, followed by a practical hands-on BCM phase (similar to the five components mentioned in the competency-based training) template used on the 2nd day.

In Day or Module 3 and 4, participants learn to manage and maintain the BCM plan from its initial stage of implementation through its various stages of maturity in the last two days.

Course Content

1	2	3	4

[Click to find out more about the course content for Module (Day) 1 to 4.]

Assessment and Examination

1 WSQ Assessment for all three courses

+ 1 Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Exam [Not part of the WSQ scheme]

1 Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) Exam

I complimentary re-examination (If necessary)

Certification Awarded and Eligibility

Certification Awarded Upon Passing

Highest Eligible Certification

[Click the certification icon to find out more about the requirement]

BCCE Business Continuity Certified Expert Certification

Course Fee (Before and After Funding)

Cost before funding

SGD 2,400 + SGD 200 (exams fees) = SGD 2,600

Refer to Company-sponsored or Self-sponsored for a detailed explanation.

SGD 3,850

Refer to What is the Specific Funding for the Advanced Level BCM Certification Course for a detailed explanation.

Cost after funding (for Singaporean age 40 years and above)

SGD 720 + SGD 200 = SGD 920

SGD 850 [Click for additional SkillsFuture Credit funding]

Cost after funding (for Singaporean age 39 years and below)

SGD 1200 + SGD 200 = SGD 1400

SGD 1155

Cost for Corporate In-house training

No difference in fee is still payable under the age group. Based on the age of 40 years and above or 39 years and below

Regardless of age group, every participant will pay SGD 850.

Comparison Between WSQ and CITREP+ Funded Programme

Advantages (Course Fee)

SGD 720 nett for all participants above 40 years of age

SGD 850 nett for expert-level training provides the most comprehensive knowledge, even if you are a beginner.

Disadvantages (Course Fee)

SGD 1200 for participants under the age of 39 years of age. Compared to CITREP+ of SGD 850

After the course and exam completion, you have to pay SGD 3,850 first and be refunded SGD 3,000.

Advantages (Course Content)

Useful for beginners or professional who requires to have a complete set of knowledge on business continuity

Useful for both beginners and experienced professionals. Awarded BCCP immediately after completion of the course and can proceed to be awarded a specialist or expert certification based on your experience.

Disadvantages (Course Content)

Entry-level training to gear participants to the level of BCCS

Have to spend one more course day or six more contact hours as compared to WSQ

Do You Want Us to Contact You?

Can I Advance to the expert level via WSQ Competency Track?

Yes, that is possible. You can bridge over to attempt the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) Exam by attending the BCM-400 ISO22301 BCMS Manager course.

Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions to sales.ap@bcm-institute.org

Find out more about Blended Learning BCM-5000 [BL-B-5]

Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions to sales.ap@bcm-institute.org

WSQ Course Offerings

Business Continuity Management
	WSQ-BCM-310	WSQ-BCM-320	WSQ-BCM-330	WSQ-BCM-470
Crisis Management
	WSQ-CM-360	WSQ-CM-460
Crisis Communication
	WSQ-CC-350	WSQ-CC-450

Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions to sales.ap@bcm-institute.org

Comparison Between BCM Advanced Level Training Vs WSQ Competency-based Training

Can I Advance to the expert level via WSQ Competency Track?

Find out more about Blended Learning BCM-5000 [BL-B-5]

WSQ Course Offerings

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