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1. DevelopingC3
Capacity . Capability . Competency
Being Prepared and
Resilience
August to December 2010
Nationwide BCM Competency Program
Developing a Nationwide BCM Competency Program
In light of the recent Business Environment in Singapore,
BCM Institute have launched a Competency Building
campaign aimed at raising the level of organisational
preparedness and resiliency by 2010.
The program is open to all Singapore Registered
organisations including government and non-govermental Management Modules
sectors and SMEs. All private organisations are required to DRP 5000 –
submit relevant Organisational BCM statement prior to the Implementing and Managing IT Disaster
program. Recovery
Relevant Standards : SS540 and SS507
Each entity are able to sign up for the course module as a BCM 5000 –
Implementing and Managing BCM
team to be carried out between August to December 2010
Relevant Standards : SS540 and BS25999
at a substantial rate reduction and subsidy. Participating BCM 8040 –
agencies not eligible for subsidy are provisioned with BCM Lead Auditor
reduced course fee and materials to support their BCM Relevant Standards : SS540 and BS25999
capability program.
Organisational Resilience Module
BCM 100 - BCM BCM 2060 – Crisis BCM 840 – BCM BCM 354 –
Foundation Management Audit Implementing BCM
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2. Course Schedule August 2010 September October November December
(Public Run Courses) 2010 2010 2010 2010
BCM 100 - BCM 31st August 27th 26TH 30TH 28TH
Foundation (PM) September October November December
(PM) (PM) (PM) (PM)
BCM 2060 - Crisis 26th to 27th 26th to 27th 14th to 15th
Management August October December
2 Days 2010
DRP 5000- 16th to 20th 11th to 15th 6 to 10th
Implementing and August October December
Managing IT Disaster
Recovery
BCM 5000- 12th to 16th 13th to 17th 8th to 12th
Implementing and July September November
Managing BCM
BCM 8040 – BCM 20th to 24TH 18th to 22ND 13th to 17th
Lead Auditor July October December
BCM 840 – BCM 20th to 24TH 22nd to 26th
Auditor September November
Course Module Team Usual Course BCM Competency Program – All companies
Fee
BCM 100 - BCM Foundation One Pax $750
0.5 Days
Team of 5 pax $3,750 $2,000
Team of 10 Pax $7,500 $3,000
Team of 15 pax $15,000 $5,000
In House $22,500 $10,000
(Up to 50 pax)
BCM 2060 - Crisis Management One Pax $1,600 $1,500
2 Days
Team of 5 pax $8,000 $6,000
Team of 10 Pax $16,000 $10,000
Team of 20 pax $32,000 $20,000
Management and Governance Modules For All eligible Companies:*
80% Reimbursement Capped at $3000 per Trainee + $200
DRP 5000- Implementing and Managing Per Pax $3,850 Absentee Payroll
IT Disaster Recovery
For Government Entities+:
BCM 5000- Implementing and Per Pax $3,850
10% for team of 5
Managing BCM
20% for team of 6 and above
+ Complete set of BC-DR books published by BCM Institute
BCM 8040 – Per Pax $4,000
per entity
BCM Lead Auditor
BCM 840 – BCM Auditor Per Pax $3,400
+Not eligible for agencies already on the specialised capacity and capability building program .

3. The Leading Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Institute
bcm-institute.org
BCM Institute Certified Global Members
UK, Europe & Russia
North America
Central America & Middle East
The Carribbean
Africa
New Zealand & Australia
South America
BCM Institute Profile
* Largest BCM Practice in Asia Pacific
* One of Three main BCM Practice Worldwide
* Asian Industry Pioneers, Global Influence
* Original Technical Experts in BCM and BCM related Standards
* Worldwide Office inclusive of Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Middle East
* Over 3000 Certified Professional Members from over 36 countries worldwide
* Professional Institute of choice for Peers, Practitioners, Consultants and Auditors
* Global Network of Technical Experts and Associates
Education
Conducting and administering courses and exams.
Professional Development
Provide a career path and a common body of knowledge for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals.
Thought Leadership
Organising conferences and seminar events. Publishing technical and research papers.

4. BCM Planning Methodology
BCM Institute’s implementation methodology has been modulated for ease of transference and
multiple standards implementation within a single core framework. The framework is based on the
Singapore Standards (SS540), The Australian/New Zealand Standards (ANZ 5050, the American
NFPA 1600 standards) and the British 25999 standards. This methodology, have been a unique
BCM Institute practice after having trained BCM Professionals from over 36 countries.
BCM International Standards
BS 25999 SS540
SS507
ANZ 5050
NFPA 1600

5. Developing C3
Capacity . Capability . Competence
Resilence
Certification Funding
To support organisational or corporate resilience,
BCM Institute has incorporated our BCM
Methodology into a multi-faceted process to
support an end to end BCM need suited for
industries and projects across the program.
To implement a long term sustainable BCM Assessment Competency
program, an integrated holistic approach is Development
necessary to ensure not only continuity of the
business but of the BCM program itself. In
partnership with various agencies, consultants,
vendors and certification bodies. BCM Institute Implementation
provides an engaged platform for an end to end
implementation of BCM starting funding and
competency development.
Holistic BCM Implementation
4.
External SS540/BS25999 Audit
3. Internal Audit
2. BC-DR Test / Exercise
Business Continuity Reports – BC Plan
1.
Program Risk Analysis Business Recovery Plan Test
Management & Impact Strategy Development &
Review Analysis Exercises
The roadmap in implementing a complete BCM in an organisational is defined as above. Organisation
would need to develop their Business Continuity Plan that is both measurable and practical. The plan must
be tested against a set rigor to ensure that it works. It is a requirement for certified organisation to develop
capability, internally or externally to audit their BCM to ensure a sound organisational governance.
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6. Developing C3
Capacity . Capability . Competence
Professional
The T-Shaped PMET
In the new economy, each professional
is no longer confined to their professional
domains. The creation of a T-Shaped
professional is an increasing necessity
in career development and progression.
The ability of a professional to integrate
various domain knowledge and
expertise on top of their current Aside from certifying practitioners and
profession is a mark of a successful auditors, BCM Institute have trained
T-Shaped professional. many professionals from Fortune 500
companies inclusive of Top 50 Global
Fortune 500 across Asia Australia Pacific
and Middle East.
Domain
Examination
Knowledge
Referee’s
Experience Assessment
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7. Developing C3
Capacity . Capability . Competence
Governance
The Business Continuity Governance and Compliance courses are designed to establish an understanding
of the BCM Standard, the BCM framework, policies, guidelines, the BC planning methodology and the other
national standards and best practices.
BCM Institute have trained professionals and auditors of the leading international Certification Bodies
providing BCM Management Systems such as the SS540 and BS 25999. The BCM 8040 is a pre-requisite
for registered BCM Institute professional implementation vendors/practitioners.
As part of a capability development program to increase the level of competency amongst the industry and
regulatory bodies, the BCM 8040 (BCM Lead Auditor) and BCM 840 (BCM Auditor) is open to qualified
public and private participants. National funding is available for qualified participants in Singapore.
* For external auditors * Intermediate BCM Auditor
* QMS/QA Auditors/Certification * For Internal Auditors
Body Auditors * Procurement Officers
* Experienced Financial Auditors
* Experienced BCM Practitioners
BCM-8040 is an advanced level BCM-840 is a 3.5 day intermitted level
Business Continuity Management (BCM) auditing business continuity
Audit course with a 150-Multiple Choice management course with a 50 multiple
Question (MCQ) based examination, choice question examination on the
following the successful completion of the last day. Each candidate must achieve
course. a score of 75% or higher to be eligible
to apply for the BC Certified Planner
This workshop is primarily designed (BCCP) Certification. This course
for system auditor and /or lead auditor provides the Internal Audit framework
to conduct assessments based on the that enables companies in Singapore to
SS540:2008 Business Continuity develop and enhance their audit
Management Standard. As a qualified capabilities to help meet this BCM
BCM Auditor or Lead Auditor, he or she is readiness using the new SS540:2008
to decide on behalf of the client/s on the standard.
compliance and effectiveness of the
audited organisation’s business continuity This is primarily achieved through the
management system in meeting equipping of internal auditors with the
SS540:2008 requirements. requisite skills, tools & knowledge to
plan control and eventually lead
BCM-related audits in accordance with
the requirements of Singapore’s
National BCM Standard - SS 540:2008.
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8. BCM 354 -
Implementing BCM
P1. Program Test &
Management Exercise
Risk Analysis Business Recovery Plan
& Review Impact Analy- Strategy Development
Fundamentals P2. Program
of BCM Management
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Each Session is a minimum of 2 weeks apart
Duration: 3½ days (Inclusive of ½ day 100-Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based examination)
Course comprises of 1-day E-learning or 1-day of BCM-240 instructor-led training course. This is followed by 4 half-day instructor-led sessions conducted over
an elapse time period of 2 to 3 months. It is useful for organization to develop its BC plan or review its current BC plans using the BCM Planning Methodology.
This intermediate course enables the participants to use the e-learning modules or classroom instructor-led training to prepare themselves for the
fundamental in business continuity management. This is followed by a 2-day or 4 half-day intensive instructor-led class room sessions. The e-learning modules
are designed and categorized into self-paced learning modules for the participants to establish a basic understanding of the SS540 Singapore BCM
Standard, the BCM framework, policies, guidelines, the BC planning methodology and the other national standards and best practices. The e-learning modules
will complement the instructor-led modules. It is optional that the E-learning module be converted to a one day course if it is conducted in-house.
The 2-day or 4 half-day instructor-led modules will focus on reinforcing the fundamental theories and concepts established through the 1-day BCM-240 course.
Instructors will discuss and demonstrate or relate these concepts to real life practices. The instructors will describe and explain how these concepts are applied
within organizations. Participants will be guided on the completion of the necessary documentation which is made complimentary by the institute.
Course Objectives:
BCM-354 is a “hybrid” course is designed as well-paced course; which will provide participants with essential and key BCM concept, as well as practical
knowledge. After the course, participants will be empowered and be able to:
* Have a better understanding of the SS540 BCM framework, BCM fundamentals, scope and definitions; the BCM
Planning Methodology
* Conduct an effective risk assessments and business impact analysis
* Identify possible threats that may disrupt critical business functions in the organisations
* Identify and evaluate business unit continuity and recovery strategies
* Develop business unit or functional responses, recovery and resumption procedures and processes.
* Identify and conduct analysis of Business requirements to recover critical business function.
* Strengthen organizational resiliency to counter major incidents and disasters.
* Implement a BCM planning project with alignment to the SS540 Singapore Standards
Who should attend:
BCM-354 is designed for Middle Management, Department Representatives, Business Unit BCM Coordinators;
BC/DR Managers.
Organization who are keen in getting the entire Business Unit BCM Coordinators to re-visit the entire BCM processes
Organization who needs to prepare their BC team to implement BC plan to meet the SS540 certification
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9. BCM 5000 -
Implementing and Managing
BCM
Duration: 4 ½ days (inclusive of half day exam on the last day)
BCM-5000 is an advanced level Business Continuity Management course with a 150-Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) based examination, following the
successful completion of the course. This workshop is primarily designed for advanced professionals who have a high degree of exposure to and
understanding of BCM, such as BC managers, planners, and project managers. It is the institute’s most comprehensive BCM course for those who are new to
BCM or intend to embark on this as his/her BCM professional career. The workshop curriculum will enable participants to get an extremely thorough
understanding of the 7 BCM Body of Knowledge or BCM COK for BCM Practitioners, the globally recognized methodology for implementation and maintenance
of BCM programs. Post the workshop; participants should have acquired the skills and understanding to be able to drive complex BCM programmes and BC
projects for the entire organisation. Participants who successfully clear the certification workshop on the morning of the 5th day will be able to apply for
certification as Business Continuity Certified Experts (BCCE).
Participants will acquire the essential skills and knowledge of project management, risk analysis and review, business impact analysis, recovery strategy, plan
development, testing and exercising and program management. BCM-5000 will also introduce the essential steps of developing business continuity and
disaster recovery strategies, design and implementation of BC plans, preparing and conducting awareness and training programmes.
Course Key Objectives:
This course will provide participants with the detailed concepts, skills and knowledge to:
* Identify possible threats that may disrupt critical business functions in the organization.
* Strengthen organisational resiliency to counter major incidents and disaster.
* Identify and analyse business requirements to recover critical business function.
* Develop business continuity and recovery strategies.
* Develop and implement comprehensive BC plans.
* Create and develop BCM awareness and training programme.
* Conduct exercises and tests.
* Implement BCM audit and assessment programmes to ensure BC plan effectiveness.
* Drive organization-wide BCM Program.
* Ensure effective program management on an ongoing basis
* BC Managers and Practitioners tasked to drive corporate level BCM programmes will reap.
Course Key Benefits:
Participants will acquire the skills required to drive a full spectrum of complex BCM programmes and BC projects for the entire organization, keeping Business
Continuity (BC) plans current. They will be equipped with complete skills set to guide and lead their BC departments and team to corporate level
organization-wide BCM implementation, testing and exercising, assessment and evaluation of BC plans periodically.
Who Should Attend:
BC Managers, Organization BCM Coordinators and Practitioners tasked to drive large and complex corporate level BCM programmes will reap maximum
benefits from the concepts and practices. Participants who are new to BC or with less than one year of BC experience can apply and should be cautioned that
they will not be eligible to apply for the BCCE certification and may apply for the BCCS or BCCP.
Experience professionals from the security, risk management, facility, IT security, business operations who have direct or indirect responsibilities may also
apply.
Pre-requisites, Course Type and Certification Award:
1 year BCM experience. This is a 150-MCQ examination-based course, leading to the following certification award: BC Certified Expert (BCCE) - Awarded to
participants who successfully completed their BCCE examination, with verification of the participant’s experience by BCM INSTITUTE.
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10. BCM 8040 -
BCM Lead Auditor
Duration: 5 days (inclusive of half-day exam on the last day)
BCM-8040 is an advanced level Business Continuity Management (BCM) Audit course with a 150-Multipled Choice Question (MCQ) based examination,
following the successful completion of the course. This workshop is primarily designed for senior BCM professionals with audit responsibilities, system
auditors and /or lead auditors to conduct audit/ assessments based on the SS540:2008 Business Continuity Management Standard. As a qualified BCM Auditor
or Lead Auditor, he or she is to decide on behalf of the clients on the compliance and effectiveness of the audited organisation’s business continuity
management system in meeting SS540:2008 requirements.
Participants who successfully attended the workshop and successfully completed the certification examination (with a 75% passing score) on the morning of
the 5th day will be able to apply for certification as Business Continuity Certified Lead Auditor (BCCLA).
Course Objectives:
This course will provide participants with the concept and knowledge to:
* Have good understanding of the SS540:2008 Business Continuity Management Standard and its requirements.
* Differentiate the various types of audits.
* Have knowledge of the key attributes of the management system auditor/lead auditor.
* Understand the audit process and framework
* Prepare an audit checklist and standardized audit program
* Conducting pre-audit or opening meeting
* Conduct site audits
* Collect audit evidences
* Determine non-conformities of BCMS requirements based on SS540:2008
* Write non-conformity audit reports
* Know the areas for follow-up and corrective actions after the audit
Who should attend:
* Audit Directors and Senior Audit Managers with responsibilities for BCM audit
* Professionals responsible for auditing a Business continuity management system
* Practitioners who will be required to perform BCM audits
* Participants planning to perform self-assessments
* Consultants planning to provide independent audits
* Existing auditors who will be performing Business Continuity Management audits
Pre-requisites, Course Type and Certification Award:
More than 1-year of BCM implementation and/or QMS/Certification Body Auditing experience, Organisation’s Internal Auditors
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11. BCM - 840
BCM Auditor
Duration: 3 ½ days (inclusive of half-day exam on the last day)
BCM Institute’s BCM-840 Audit course provides the Internal Audit framework that enables companies to develop and enhance their audit capabilities to help
meet this business requirement. This is primarily achieved by equipping of internal auditors and Organization BCM Coordinators with the requisite skills, tools &
knowledge to plan control and eventually lead BCM-related audits in accordance with the requirements of Singapore’s National BCM
Standard - SS 540:2008.
The course also highlights the principles and practices of internal audit for a business continuity management system and guides students through the entire
audit process of people, policies, processes and infrastructure, from managing an audit program, controlling audit activities to reporting audit results.
Course Objectives:
The 3 1/2-day course would cover the following topics, where participants will master:
* An in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of Business Continuity Management
* Interpretation and understand the framework of the Singapore Standard SS540:2008
* Understand the function and purpose of SS540:2008, and the BCM values & standards required of the company and its executives.
* Translate the requirements of SS540:2008 into the participant’s company business functions, BCM and Procurement process.
* Understand the BCM Areas: Risk Analysis & Review, Business Impact Analysis, Strategy, Business Continuity Plan, Test and Exercise,
Program Management.
* Analyze the integration of BCM Components: Policies, Processes, People and Infrastructure within an organization with a systematic approach
to ensure relevance.
* To report to the company’s BCM Steering Committee and/or Executive Management about the compliance to practices, or any shortfall
Who should attend:
* Those who are tasked to audit or review the BCM policies & activities based on the SS 540:2008 standards.
* Employees or consultants in EHS, Security, HR, IT, Risk & Compliance functions and are new to SS540:2008 and BCM.
* You are a business partner or service provider of essential services to any organization of which the disruption of such a service provided by you
would be of catastrophic consequences to that organization
Pre-requisites, Course Type and Certification Award:
More than 1-year of BCM implementation and/or QMS/Certification Body Auditing experience, Organisation’s Internal Auditors
Participants who successfully attended the workshop and successfully completed the certification examination (with a 75% passing score) on the morning of
the 4th day will be able to apply for certification as Business Continuity Certified Auditor (BCCA).
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12. DRP 5000 -
Implementing and Managing
IT DRP
Duration: 4 ½ days (inclusive of ½ day exam on the last day).
This course is intended for experienced IT disaster recovery (DR) planners. All aspects of IT DR planning will be discussed.
Participants will review the Business Continuity (BC) & DR Planning (DRP) Model and all aspects of creating the DR plan and managing the planning process.
In addition, the course includes sections on exercising and maintaining the DR plan.
Course Key Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the participant will:
Have a thorough understanding of the BCM and DR Planning Methodology and the plan development and
maintenance process
Understand IT DRP Life Cycle Program Management
Develop DR Plans; initial implementation and notification, design and planning, disaster declaration and escalation, recovery and resumption strategies,
maintenance, execution and normalisation.
Develop , define and implement IT DRP Policies
Be familiar with the proven method of developing DR plans including preparation and documentation of IT DR plans
Course Key Benefits:
The course offers practicality and comprehensive, disaster recovery and emergency responses preparedness training essences designed to arm the key
person with adequate knowledge and skills to protect the organization and its assets in time of disaster. Participants will acquire the skills and understanding
required to drive a full spectrum of complex IT DRP programmes and projects for the entire organization, effectively plan, guide, coordinate tasks and activities,
and manage IT DRP plans and projects, gain exposure to address challenges and complexities associated with managing IT DRP project or programme.
Who Should Attend:
Participants should possess at least one year of IT or related experience especially in the area of IT disaster recovery.
Participants who do not have the necessary experience but would like to undergo a comprehensive DR training may also attend. They are expected to be
awarded with a lower level certification, Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist or DRCS should they successfully complete the DRCE exam. Once they have
acquire the necessary experience, they can proceed to upgrade to DRCE without re-taking the examination
Pre-requisites, Course Type and Certification Award:
1 year DRP experience. This is a 150-MCQ examination-based course, leading to the following certification:
*Disaster Recovery Certified Expert (DRCE):
- Awarded to participants who successfully completed their DRCE examination, with verifications of the participant’s experience by BCM INSTITUTE.
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