BCMS Fundamentals

Be familiar with the basic terminology, concepts and principles related to business continuity and a business continuity management system (BCMS), and understand the purpose and benefits of protecting business assets.

BCMS Requirements

Be familiar with the core requirements to establish, implement, maintain and continually improve a business continuity management system (BCMS).

BCMS Initiation and Planning

Initiate and plan a business continuity management system (BCMS) to demonstrate the need for the project, determine the resources and processes required for successful implementation and ensure that business continuity objectives are aligned with the business strategy.

BCMS Implementation

Implement and operate a business continuity management system (BCMS) based on a risk management approach to produce deliverables in alignment with business continuity requirements and objectives, and ensure stakeholders’ involvement and communication throughout the implementation cycle.

BCMS Evaluation

Evaluate a business continuity management system (BCMS) performance and effectiveness through continuous monitoring and controlling of work performance against the BCMS project charter parameters and of potential changes, and determine the need to apply corrective or preventive actions.

BCMS Improvement

Maintain and improve the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness of a business continuity management system (BCMS) on a continuous basis by taking corrective and/or preventive actions.