BCI - CBCI 7.0 Certification Course

Learn the best business continuity practices and improve resilience in your organization

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Whether you are new to the business continuity and resilience world or you are a professional looking to learn best practices, take this course to master the Business Continuity concepts and good practices when implementing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) into your organization.

The CBCI 7.0 Certification Course is the BCI’s #1 course that provides you with a solid base for a career in Business Continuity and resilience. You will discover the whole BCMS and be introduced through all stages of implementing a Business Continuity Plan.

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Course objectives

By achieving this course, you will: 

• Gain practical insights and best practices on how a Business Continuity Plan is developed and implemented
• Study real world examples and use cases, and even use your organization as a case study throughout the course
• Learn from field experienced BCI Approved Instructors

You will also have the opportunity to take the examination and get your "CBCI" post-nominal. You can afterwards use it to showcase your knowledge, distinguish your expertise and prove your commitment to professional development.

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What you will learn in the CBCI 7.0 Certification Course

The BCI Certification course covers the six Professional Practices, taking you through each stage of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).

Based on the Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) which is aligned to ISO 22301, it is the most comprehensive, complete review of Business Continuity concepts and industry good practice from around the world. This 4-day course also serves as the foundation for the Certificate of the BCI examination.

You will learn through practical methods, proven techniques and complete approaches used by Business Continuity professionals worldwide to develop, implement and maintain an effective Business Continuity Management System and improve organizational resilience.

BCI's six Professional Practices (PP):

Phase 1 - Establishing a Business Continuity Management System: Learn how to forge a robust business continuity policy and its implementation process.

Phase 2 - Embracing Business Continuity: See business continuity principles in everyday tasks, fostering a culture of resilience.

Phase 3 - Analysis: Understand how to assess organizations, identifying their objectives, their interruption tolerances, their operational modalities and challenges.

Phase 4 - Solutions Design : Identify the best strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of a crisis or incident.

Phase 5 - Enabling Solutions: Familiarize yourself with the nuances of implementing the strategies developed earlier, by drawing up a detailed response plan.

Phase 6 - Validation: Learn to validate your plans, their relevance, accuracy and effectiveness through rigorous exercises.

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BCI Certificate Examination (optional - $475)

Interested in becoming an official member of the BCI? Complete this course with the official BCI Certificate Examination that will award you the "CBCI" post-nominal. The examination lasts 90 minutes (90 multiple-choice questions) and takes place after the course from the comfort of your home or your office.

Once you are CBCI certified, you officially become a part of the BCI global community. You can access numerous networking opportunities to connect with fellow professionals to exchange knowledge, ideas and professional experience as well as to help each other grow even more.

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The CBCI 7.0 course includes

• An electronic copy of the BCI Good Practice Guidelines - Edition 7.0, valued at $90 USD or $120 CAD
• BCI Course Material (modules)
• BCI mock exam, approximate value of US$30 or CAD$50
• Additional documentation and templates developed by Premier Continuum

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Who is this for?

The course is for anyone who has Business Continuity responsibilities within their organization and anyone looking to develop a career in the industry:

• Business Continuity professionals already working in the industry
• Business Continuity coordinators/champions with responsibilities in their organization
• Professionals looking to start a career in the industry
• Those who have Business Continuity responsibilities embedded in their role in smaller organizations such as managing directors or operations managers

In the end, every Business Continuity and resilience professionals working in organizations of any types and sizes, in any industry or sector worldwide, is welcome to grow with this course. Whether you work full time or part time, you certainly can benefit from a deeper understanding of Business Continuity.

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How will the course be assessed?

The session is held virtually.

Each training day includes approximately 7 to 7.5 hours of instruction.‍

Exact start times may vary depending on the instructor or the participants.

To give you an idea, here are examples of past schedules (Eastern Time – US & Canada) :

• English sessions: typically from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday
• French sessions: typically from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday

About the CBCI Exam
To receive your CBCI Certification, post-nominal, and access to BCI membership - you need to mention you want to take the CBCI Exam. The exam can be taken online at a convenient time. You simply need a stable internet connection and a webcam so the exam can be proctored.

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Special Bootcamp Opportunity: Take your CBCI Certification Course at DRJ Spring 2026! 

Elevate your DRJ Spring 2026 experience with an exclusive CBCI Certification Bootcamp delivered on-site by our team at Premier Continuum — BCI’s only Licensed Training Partner based in North America.

This course is perfect for consolidating your DRJ Spring 2026 learnings, turning insights into practical skills, and preparing for the globally recognized CBCI certification in just 4 days.

Where: Orlando, USA (at DRJ Spring 2026)

When: March 18 to 21, 2026 (from 1PM to 6PM the first day, then 9AM to 6PM)

We recommend saving your spot early! To register, simply select the appropriate dates in the registration form.

If you need help, please contact education@premiercontinuum.com

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Requirements

For the CBCI 7.0 Certification course, no specific prior knowledge is required, although familiarity with Business Continuity general concepts is helpful.

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