Key learning points
The course takes you through the BCM Lifecycle step by step, which sits at the heart of good BC practice and provides practical insights into all aspects relating to the development, implementation and management of a BCM programme within an organisation through the use of case studies and real-life examples.
The subject matter addresses the six Professional Practices (PP) at Management and Technical Level that make up the BCM Lifecycle:
- Module One: Policy and Programme Management
- Module Two: Embedding
- Module Three: Analysis
- Module Four: Design
- Module Five: Implementation
- Module Six: Validation
Examination (optional)
The Examination comprises of 120 multiple choice questions to be answered in 2 hours (+ an extra 30 minutes for non-native English speakers).
Those who pass the examination are entitled to use the post nominal designation of CBCI – Certified by the Business Continuity Institute (BCI).
The exam is also available in multiple languages for non-native English speakers.
Course Description
This is the BCI’s Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) Modular training and optional examination course. It covers the entire BCM lifecycle and prepares students to sit and pass the BCI’s Certificate Examination at the end of the course.
The course has been enhanced with a mock exam, case studies and module questions all designed to prepare students to sit the examination with confidence.
Based on current global thinking in BC, the course has been aligned to ISO 22301, the international standard for Business Continuity Management (BCM) to ensure its international relevance and global applicability.
Completion of this course entitles delegates to 32 CPE credits.
Course Fees
The course fees include the BCI royalty and examination fees as well as the learning material and a copy of the BCI Good Practice Guidelines (GPG 2018).
The BCI uses data from the World Bank to determine the pricing structure. The course fees are depending on the place of residency/ company registration.