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Examination overview

Once you have completed the BCM Institute’s certification course, you are eligible to take the qualifying examination for your credentials. This is usually available on the last day of the course.

How to prepare for Examination

Preparation Tools and Resources

BCM Institute Learning has developed additional teaching materials which aim to assist you in successfully passing your examination.

They are:

1. 1. Revision Notes
Online Revision Notes which are tightly integrated with the examination. 
(Strongly advise all students to review these before attempting the examination). Read online at:

Computer Based Testing (CBT) is the standard method of administration BCM Institute Examination. Prepare by reading the respective competency level from BCMpedia.org.

Credential

Competency Level

Time Allocated to complete each exam

Number of Scored Question

Passing Score

BCCP

CL 1: Foundation

1.5 Hours

50

75%

BCCS

CL 1: Foundation
CL 2: Intermediate (BC)

2.5 Hours

100

75%

DRCS

CL 1: Foundation
CL 4: Intermediate (DR)

2.5 Hours

100

75%

BCCE

CL 1: Foundation
CL 2: Intermediate (BC)

CL 3: Advanced (BC)

3.5 Hours

150

75%

DRCE

CL 1: Foundation
CL 4: Intermediate (DR)

CL 5: Advanced (DR)

3.5 Hours

150

75%

CL: Competency Level 
(a) Competency Level 1 or CL1 (BC), http://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_1:_Foundation
(b) Competency Level 2 or CL2 (BC), http://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_2:_Intermediate_(BC)
(c) Competency Level 3 or CL3 (BC), http://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_3:_Advanced_(BC)
(d) Competency Level 4 or CL4 (DR), http://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_4:_Intermediate_(DR)
(e) Competency Level 5 or CL5 (DR), http://www.bcmpedia.org/wiki/CL_5:_Advanced_(DR)

2. BCM Institute’s Books

3. BCM Institute Online Resources

  • BCM Institute BC and DR Community: Join newsgroups and visit business continuity and disaster recovery community forums to connect with your peers and professionals. This global community of professionals and industry experts can provide suggestions and feedback on current issues and challenges, provide career advice on your certification path and studies.
  • BCMpedia: Designed for BC and DR professionals, BCMpedia includes industry best practices and a whole library of industry BC and DR definitions of terminology.

How to Register for Re-examination:

  1. Register online your Examination Location and Date
  2. Agree to Examination Policy
  3. Submit Re-Examination Fee