MBCP

DRI describes certification as two parts: verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience. You must pass the Qualifying Examination with a minimum score of 75% and the Master's Case Study Examination with a minimum score of 75%, then submit the online application with essays and references. Passing the exams alone does not confer the credential.

Applicants must possess at least five years of significant, practical experience in seven of the subject matter areas of the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management. Experience must have occurred within a ten-year period from your application date, so older work may not count toward the requirement.

DRI lists seven Subject Matter Area Essays and two references per subject matter area. At least four of the seven selected essays must draw from Subject Area 3 (Business Impact Analysis), Subject Area 4 (Business Continuity Strategies), Subject Area 6 (Plan Development and Implementation), and Subject Area 8 (Exercise/Test, Assessment, and Maintenance).

Yes. DRI states the total number of references can be as few as two if both can attest to all your required subject areas, or many more if different references cover each area. Ensure your chosen references can verify a minimum of two years of your business continuity experience, and warn them to expect DRI's validation request.

DRI lists a $500 application fee and a $300 annual renewal fee. Maintenance requires 80 CEAPs for MBCP plus the yearly fee. Recertification is required at all certification levels and reflects an ongoing commitment to continuing education and industry activities.

DRI lists the prerequisite course as None and waivers as not available, so there is no course you must complete first and no shortcut around the experience or examination requirements. Training such as the Master's Case Study Review exists to prepare you, but it is not a gate.

DRI notes the entire process can take several weeks and that incomplete applications cause delays. Once references document your experience, DRI reviews the application and may contact you for additional information. DRI contacts all applicants upon approval and then provides certification status and recertification period documents.

References. DRI explicitly warns that incomplete applications cause delays and asks applicants to inform references in advance and request prompt assistance when validation is requested. Line up more references than the minimum where possible, since DRI allows extra references to save processing time if the first two cannot verify your experience.

Exam, course, and results materials are confidential; DRI states that sharing them may result in revocation of credentials and possible legal action. Certified professionals must also comply with the DRI International Code of Ethics to remain in good standing. Confirm current fees, exam versions, and requirements directly with DRI before applying.