Comparison Between BCM Intermediate Level Competency and Certification Courses

You may have just completed reading "What is a Certification vs Competency-based Course?" and would like to know the detailed comparison between Business Continuity Management (BCM) WSQ competency-based training and the BCM certification course offered by BCM Institute.

BCM_CL_Rotation Given the introduction of competency-based training, we were frequently asked about the possibility of enrolling in BCM Institute's certification program. We must emphasise that the competency-based training funding by SkillFuture Singapore is independent of our certification program. However, upon completing the competency-based training and if you are still keen on pursuing our certification program, there is a "bridging" route for you.

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

The main differences that may affect your decision to follow either track will likely be the course duration and the course fee. Perhaps the comparison below can give you a clearer picture of the best track to be on.

Track	Competency	Certification
Course Code	WSQ BCM-310, BCM-320 and BCM-330	BCM-300 ISO22301 BCMS Implementer
Course duration	3 sets of : 4 hours e-learning + Two 3-hour Zoom Sessions inclusive of Oral Questioning	8 hours of e-learning + Two 3-hour Zoom Workshop + 2.5 hours of exams
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.	The fundamental theory of BCM, followed by a practical hands-on BCM phase (similar to the five components mentioned in the competency-based training)
Instructor/ Facilitator	Must attain WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACLP) awarded by SkillFuture Singapore (SSG)	Senior industry professionals with a minimum of 10 years of BCM experience
Cost	Singaporeans aged 40 and above: SGD 720 (after SSG funding) Singaporeans aged 39 and below: SGD 1200 (after SSG funding) Refer to Company-sponsored or Self-sponsored for a detailed explanation.	Singaporeans aged 40 and above: SGD 630 (after SSG funding) Singaporeans 39 and below: SGD 1,050 (after SSG funding)
Funding	All course fees have been funded based on the SSG's criteria	All course fees have been funded based on the SSG's criteria
Certification	(Optional and not part of WSQ course) Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate upon passing the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist exam.	Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate upon passing the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist exam.

WSQ Course Offerings

Business Continuity Management
	WSQ-BCM-310	WSQ-BCM-320	WSQ-BCM-330	WSQ-BCM-470
Crisis Management				Please feel free to send us a note if you have any of these questions
	WSQ-CM-360	WSQ-CM-460
Crisis Communication
	WSQ-CC-350	WSQ-CC-450

Comparison Between BCM Intermediate Level Competency and Certification Courses

WSQ Course Offerings

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