BCM-320: Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans

Onsite: 1 Day coursework and Assessment for Singaporean and Singapore PR

Online: Two (2) 3-hour sessions + Assessment for Singaporean and Singapore PR

Course Description

This course is part of a joint initiative by BCM Institute and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). It is the second in a three-part series of SSG WSQ BCM courses. This second WSQ business continuity management (BCM) course is a follow up to the assessing risk and business impact requirement course. This course teaches participants the know-how of developing business continuity strategies and plans. It is thus a pre-requisite to compete in the BCM-310 course before registering for this course.

As part of the syllabus of developing business continuity strategies and plans, participants would be taught competencies of:

Conducting facilitation techniques to support the development of organisational business continuity strategies
Interpreting the strategies,
Developing business continuity plans,
Recommending refinement techniques to the developed strategies and plans

*Participants who complete the three-part competency-based training series i.e.:

BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Requirements
BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans
BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans

will be able to achieve the internationally recognised Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) certification* once they passed the Qualifying BCCS exams.

NOTE: Singaporean and Singaporean PR participants in the Singapore course would also be getting a Statement of Attainment from the Workplace Development Authority at the completion of the workshop and passing of the assessment.

Certification

BC Certified Specialist (BCCS) certification is awarded to participants who successfully completed the three part series, passed the Qualifying BCCS examination, sends in an application detailing at least 1 year of BC experience, make the application processing fee payment of SGD75 and satisfies and meets the experience requirements of the independent certification body.

Objectives

To train participants to facilitate the development of business continuity strategies and plans.

* Completion of all three workshops (i.e. BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Requirements, BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans and BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans), make payment towards attending the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Examination @ SGD200, pass the exam and send in your application form to attain the internationally recognised BCCS certification.

NOTE: Singaporean and Singaporean PR participants in the Singapore course would also be getting a Statement of Attainment from the Workplace Development Authority at the completion of workshop and assessment.

Who Should Attend?

Senior and Middle Management, Department Representatives, Business Unit BCM Coordinators, Organisational BC Coordinators and Planners.
Newly appointed members of the BCM team.
Any member of the organization involved in the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
New to BC or DR, or recently been involved in BC or DR project /programme within your organization.

* Completion of all three workshops (i.e. BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Requirements, BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans and BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans), make payment towards attending the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Examination @ SGD200, pass the exam and send in your application form to attain the internationally recognised BCCS certification.

NOTE: Singaporean and Singaporean PR participants in the Singapore course would also be getting a Statement of Attainment from the Workplace Development Authority at the completion of workshop and assessment.

Course & Examination Fee

Course Fee

40 years old and older Singaporeans (after WDA enhanced funding**) $300
30 years and younger Singaporeans (after WDA funding**) $650
Public Fee $800
Malaysia: RM 1500.00 (HRD Corp claimable)
Lunch will not be provided (for physical training)

** For more information on funding, please visit:

www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for eligibility details and WSQ application (Singaporean)
https://hrdcorp.gov.my/ for eligibility details on HRD Corp claim (Malaysian)

* Completion of all three workshops (i.e. BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Requirements, BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans and BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans), make a payment towards attending the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Examination @ SGD200, pass the exam and send in your application form to attain the internationally recognised BCCS certification.

NOTE: Singaporean and Singaporean PR participants in the Singapore course would also be getting a Statement of Attainment from the Workplace Development Authority at the completion of the workshop and assessment.

Other Information

Follow-up Courses

BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans

NOTE: It is advisable that the course BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Analysis be done consecutively with BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans as BCM-310 forms the basis and foundation for the understanding of BCM-320.

Learning Resources

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Min no of Pax

5

Venue

ZOOM

Singapore
to be advised upon confirmation of class

Malaysia
to be advised upon confirmation of class

Terms and Conditions

BCM Institute will conduct the course only if there are sufficient participants. BCM Institute reserves the right to alter the course content, alter the course location, and cancel or reschedule the course at any time without liability. In these circumstances, participants will be offered deferment to the next run of the same course.

* Completion of all three workshops (i.e. BCM-310 Assessing Risk and Business Impact Requirements, BCM-320 Developing Business Continuity Strategies and Plans and BCM-330 Testing and Exercising Business Continuity Plans), make a payment towards attending the Qualifying Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS) Examination @ SGD200, pass the exam and send in your application form to attain the internationally recognised BCCS certification.

NOTE: Singaporean and Singaporean PR participants in the Singapore course would also be getting a Statement of Attainment from the Workplace Development Authority at the completion of the workshop and assessment.

Funding

For more information on funding, please visit:

www.skillsconnect.gov.sg for eligibility details and WSQ application (Singaporean)
https://hrdcorp.gov.my/ for eligibility details on HRD Corp claim (Malaysian)