BCI Grades and Experience Requirements
In 2007 the Business Continuity Institute introduced the BCI Certificate which presented the opportunity of offering a credential, not linked to membership of the Institute, which proves understanding of the principles and methodology of business continuity management. Candidates for the BCI Certificate need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Business Continuity Institute's Good Practice Guidelines (GPG). Successful candidates who achieve a pass or above in the BCI Certificate can use the post nominal credential CBCI. Holders of the CBCI will have the opportunity to be placed on a register on the BCI website and will be invited to apply for BCI membership at the appropriate grade subject to demonstrating experience as a business continuity practitioner.
Associate Member of the BCI (AMBCI)
AMBCIs are Statutory Members giving them the same voting rights and eligibility to stand for office as all other categories of professional membership.
Entry criteria for AMBCI are:
- Hold the CBCI at "Pass" or "Pass with Merit"
- One years full time experience as a business continuity practitioner
- Provisions of 2 referees
Specialist Member of the Business Continuity Institute (SBCI)
SBCIs are invited to join one of the 6 skills based Faculties which reflect stages within the BCM Lifecycle:
- Faculty of Policy and Management
- Faculty of Analyst
- Faculty of Strategic Services
- Faculty of Response, Planning & Support
- Faculty of exercising & Auditing
- Faculty of Education & Training
Entry criteria for SBCI are:
- Hold the CBCI at "Pass" or "Pass with Merit"
- Two years full time experience either as a specialist business continuity practitioner or in a related discipline
- Professional membership of, or certification, by the relevant professional body in an associated discipline
- Provision of 2 referees
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Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI)
Applicants for the senior grade of Member (MBCI) need to demonstrate practical application of their knowledge by submitting a further professional application form which will be scored assessed by a panel of their peers appointed by the BCI's Membership Council.
Entry criteria for MBCI are:
- Hold the CBCI at "Pass with Merit"
- Three years full time experience as business continuity practitioner
- Completion
and submission of evidence which supports and demonstrates this
experience (this is the evidence that will be scored assessed)
- Provision of 2 referees
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Fellowship of the BCI (FBCI)
Applications or nominations for Fellowship of the BCI are accepted from MBCI or SBCI with appropriate experience and responsibility. Direct entry into FBCI is not accepted. A minimum requirement of 6 years experience as a business continuity practitioner is required.
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