APPENDIX 2: BCM COMPETENCIES

The BCI publishes 10 standards of professional competence for BCM practitioners which are set out in detail in a 38-page document. Meeting these standards is not required by ISO22301, and a more pragmatic schedule of competencies might be as in the following table.

Role/activity

Required competencies

Programme management

Leadership and ability to influence across the organisation

Project management skills: ability to deliver projects on time and within budget

Good understanding of all activities conducted by the organisation

Thorough understanding of BCM principles as enshrined in ISO22301

Ability to develop and implement management systems

Internal audit skills

Document management skills

Policy and strategy ...

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