AMBCI recognises professionals who are applying business continuity and resilience principles in practice and developing their expertise through real-world experience.

As your responsibilities grow, AMBCI demonstrates your commitment to professional standards and continuous development. It helps you build credibility with colleagues, employers and clients while supporting your progression towards more senior roles within the profession.

Why AMBCI?

Professional growth comes from putting knowledge into practice.

AMBCI recognises your ability to apply resilience expertise in meaningful ways, helping you strengthen your professional standing, increase your influence and contribute more effectively to organizational resilience.

Is AMBCI right for you?

You're applying resilience and business continuity principles in your role and looking to develop your expertise further. AMBCI is for professionals who want to demonstrate their ability to put good practice into action and make a meaningful impact within their organization.

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What You'll Gain as an AMBCI Member

Demonstrate your commitment to professional standards and showcase your expertise through:

  • Globally recognised AMBCI certification & membership
  • A recognised BCI Digital Badge (via Credly)

Stay current, expand your knowledge and support your professional growth with:

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Access to member-only research, insights and resources
  • The BCI Good Practice Guidelines (GPG)
  • The BCI Resilience Framework 1.0

Learn from peers, share experiences and expand your network through:

  • BCI Chapters and Special Interest Groups
  • The BCI Mentoring Programme
  • The exclusive BCI Member LinkedIn Group
  • A global directory of resilience professionals

Play an active role in the future of the BCI and the resilience profession through:

  • Voting rights at BCI Annual General Meetings and elections
  • Opportunities to become a Chapter, SIG or Forum Leader/Vice Leader

Access preferential rates on:

  • BCI events, including BCI World Hybrid
  • BCI publications
  • Third-party conferences
  • IWG workspace facilities

Being part of a globally recognised institute of like-minded professionals is inspiring. It gives me access to relevant resources, which I can share with the rest of the organisation to advance the concepts of resilience and business continuity. 

Jurgen, New Zealand

The BCI provided a recognized certification and framework that have enabled me to advance my career more quickly than if I had proceeded without it. The BCI also has been a catalyst for my success, inspiring me to strive for excellence and make meaningful contributions back to the field. 

Erik, Canada

 

AMBCI Membership Essentials: 

Are You Ready for AMBCI?

AMBCI is designed for professionals who are beginning to apply business continuity and resilience good practice in their day-to-day work and are ready to demonstrate their growing expertise.

To be eligible, you'll need to:

  • Hold the CBCI certification (gained at any time since 2008) or the BCI Diploma in Business Continuity Management.
  • Have completed at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the last 12 months, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth.
  • Be able to demonstrate the Foundational level of competence outlined in the BCI Competency Framework, showing how you apply your knowledge and skills in practice.

AMBCI recognises not only what you know, but how you put that knowledge into action. It marks an important step in your professional journey, demonstrating your commitment to continuous development and excellence in resilience practice.

How to Apply for AMBCI

AMBCI recognises professionals who are putting good practice into action and making a meaningful contribution to organisational resilience. When you're ready to progress, your application is an opportunity to showcase how your knowledge, experience and professional development have grown.

To support your application, you'll need to submit:

  • A record of at least 20 hours of CPD completed within the last 12 months.
  • Your current CV or résumé.
  • A Candidate Self-Assessment Form.
  • An AMBCI Application Form, including five examples that demonstrate your competence and professional experience.

These examples should be drawn from both Leadership & Management and Professional Practice competency areas and written using the STAR framework to clearly demonstrate the impact of your work.

Full guidance is included within the application form, helping you present your experience with confidence.


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Still unsure which membership type is right for you? Get in touch!

Our BCI Membership team will get back to you with advice and guidance on your next steps.