Course
digicode: HBSIBC
BCM Practitioner (BSI) – Certification Training («HBSIBC»)
Course facts
- Knowing the basics of business continuity management and the legal framework
- Understanding the purpose and structure of relevant standards and guidelines (such as ISO 22301 et al.) and having knowledge of roles, areas of responsibility and tasks in BCM
- Getting to know the BSI tools and learning how to use them effectively when developing a BCMS
- Knowing the basic hazards and the procedure for a BCM risk analysis (risk assessment and risk treatment)
- Knowing how to apply continuous improvement processes (CIP)
- Knowing which points need to be considered when planning and preparing exercises, audits and tests and which other activities need to be carried out
- Preparing for the exam to become a certified «BCM Practitioner (BSI)»
- Acquiring official certification of competence in IT emergency management and recovery, as well as knowledge of setting up a business continuity management system in accordance with BSI standard 200-4
This certificate training covers the following content in accordance with BSI Standard 200-4:
1 Introduction to Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Definitions
- Distinction between disruption, emergency, crisis
- Procedure of a coping process
2 BCM process and stage model
- Delimitation and presentation of the reactive, development and standard BCMS stages
- Presentation of the entire BCM process
- Explanation of the simplifications of the reactive and build-up BCMS
3 Standards and regulatory principles
- Norms and standards
- Regulatory requirements
- Adjacent topics and potential synergies
4 Initiation, planning and development
- Order to set up the BCMS
- BCM roles
- Examine the BCM environment
- Interest group analysis
- Documentation and guideline
5 Structure and qualification of the special organizational structure (BAO)
- Structure of the BAO
- Detection, alerting and escalation
- Rules of procedure for the staff / principles for staff work (reactive BCMS)
- Establishing the ability to work on staff
- Emergency and crisis communication (NuK)
- Follow-up, de-escalation and analysis
6 Business impact analysis (BIA) and BIA pre-filter
- Explanation of the interaction between the BIA pre-filter and the BIA
- Explanation of the different preselection options of the BIA pre-filter
- Preparation and implementation of the BIA
- Brief explanation of the target/actual comparison
7 BCM risk analysis
- Requirements for the risk analysis method
- Overview of possible risk analysis methods
- Brief presentation of the BCM risk analysis in accordance with BSI Standard 200-3
8 Emergency planning
- Business continuity strategies,
- Business continuation plans (CFP)
- Restart plans (WAP)
9 Practicing and testing
- Preparation of and framework conditions
- Staff exercises and staff frame exercises
- Planning meetings
- Alarm exercises
- Functional tests
10 Performance review and key figures
- Monitoring, analysis and evaluation based on key figures
- Internal/external reviews through self-assessments, revisions and audits
- Management assessment
Consists of the following modules
- BCM Practitioner (BSI)
- BCM Practitioner (BSI) – Exam
Over three consecutive days (27 teaching units in total), you will learn all the content from the BSI curriculum and prepare yourself optimally for the «BCM Practitioner (BSI)» exam.
Live online training: In the 3-day live online training, you will work through the content together with the trainers and other participants. All topics are explained in a practical way using an example. You will receive answers to your questions, concrete assistance and instructions to deepen your knowledge and apply the skills you have acquired in practice.
Self-study material: You will be provided with the practical example and exercises to follow up the training and prepare for the exam.
Learning community: A digital learning community is available to you during the course. Exchange ideas with other participants and the trainers and get answers to your questions.
Learning environment: In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this training course after you have registered.
The optional exam module covers final exam preparation and the exam itself, and fully complies with the official BSI guidelines. The total duration is four hours and is divided into two sections, which take place in one continuous live online session.
This training is aimed at all persons in companies and organizations who are directly or indirectly responsible for information security or who work in an advisory capacity. These include
- Business Continuity Officer (BCB)
- Heads or members of special organizational structures (BAO)
- Members of emergency teams
- Anyone interested in emergency and crisis management
- Information Security Officer (ISB)
- Chief Security Officer (CSO)
- Information Security Officer (ISO)
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
- Information Security Manager (ISM)
- Digitization and data protection officer
There are no formal requirements for participation in this course.
This certification training offers you the best possible preparation for the exam to become a certified «BCM Practitioner (BSI)». The exam can be booked separately.
Exam preparation: The first three hours of the exam module are used to review the most important BCM concepts, clarify open questions and discuss practical cases as well as for technical check-in and organizational tips. Participation in the exam preparation is optional.
Exam: Immediately after the exam preparation, you will answer 50 multiple-choice questions via an online form in a supervised Zoom session. To pass the exam, you must answer at least 60% of the questions correctly.
Please have a valid photo ID ready for the exam and use a computer with a webcam, microphone and speakers. During the exam, you must be alone in a room and may not use any aids.
After passing the exam, you will receive your official «BCM Practitioner (BSI)» certificate and an open badge that you can share on LinkedIn and other professional networks.
Further information on the exam can be found here in the official BSI examination conditions (in German).
To ensure that you receive any necessary documents by mail in good time, we recommend booking at least 14 days before the seminar date.