Comparison Between BCM WSQ Competency-based Vs Non-WSQ Training

You should read this blog if you intend to seek funding for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG(. You must 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 completing 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 two tracks, and which 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. The comparison below could give you a better picture of the best track you should be on.

Track	WSQ Competency-based	Non-WSQ Advanced-level Certification Course

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 days of the course with a 1.5-hour assessment 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
	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. [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 implementation stage through its various maturity stages in the last two days.
Assessment and Examination	1 WSQ Assessment for all three courses + 1 Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Exam [Not part of the WSQ scheme]	4 assignments and 1 Case-study assessment during the course 1 Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) Exam I complimentary re-examination (If necessary)
Certification Awarded and Eligibility
Certification Awarded Upon Passing	3 WSQ Statement of Attainment certificate	Certificate of Attendance
Highest Eligible Certification [Click the certification icon to find out more about the requirement]	Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate upon passing the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist exam. For professionals with 1 or 3 years of experience, you are eligible to apply for BCCS / BCCE Certification	Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP) certificate upon passing the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist exam. For professionals with 1 or 3 years of experience, you are eligible to apply for BCCS / BCCE Certification
Course Fee (Before and After Funding)
	SGD 300 for Singaporeans aged 40 years and above OR SGD 650 for Singaporeans aged 39 years and below + SGD 200 for Qualifying BCCS exam to obtain an internationally recognized BCM certificate + SGD 2,400 for BCM-400 Final total fee: SGD 2900 for Singaporeans aged 40 years and above SGD 3250 for Singaporeans aged 40 years and above Refer to Company-sponsored or Self-sponsored for a detailed explanation.	SGD 3,850 (before Skillsfuture funding) SGD 1,155 for Singaporeans aged 40 years and above SGD 1,925 for Singaporeans aged 39 years and below Refer to What is the Specific Funding for the Advanced Level BCM Certification Course for a detailed explanation.

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 WSQ Competency-based Vs Non-WSQ 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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