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Comparison Between BCM Intermediate Level Competency and Certification Courses

Written by Suhana Sunreh | Feb 24, 2018 3:19:08 PM

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.

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 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 of the tracks will probably be course duration and the course fee. Perhaps 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-300 ISO22301 BCMS Implementer
Course duration

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

Two consecutive days + 2.5 hours of exams on a separate date
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 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 2nd day
Instructor/ Facilitator

Must attain WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) awarded by SkillFuture Singapore (SSG)

 Senior industry professionals with a minimum of 10 years of BCM experience
Cost

Singapore Dollar (SGD) 300 * x 3  course) = SGD 900 or SGD 650 ** x 3 = SGD 1,950

+ SGD 200 for Qualifying BCCS exam to obtain an internationally recognized BCM certificate

* SGD 300 for Singaporeans age 40 years and above

** SGD 650 for Singaporeans age 39 years and below

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

SGD 2,200 (BCCS exam fees included)
Funding All course fees have been funded based on the SSG's criteria Not applicable
Certificate

3 WSQ Statement of Attainment certificate

 Certificate of Attendance
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.

 
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WSQ Course Offerings
         
Business Continuity Management
  WSQ-BCM-310 WSQ-BCM-320 WSQ-BCM-330 WSQ-BCM-470

Crisis Management

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  WSQ-CM-360 WSQ-CM-460    
Crisis Communication  
  WSQ-CC-350 WSQ-CC-450    

 
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