• Hold a CBCI certification, a BCI Diploma in Business Continuity Management, or are a current AMBCI Member.
• Have completed at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the last 12 months.
• Can demonstrate the Comprehensive level of competence outlined in the BCI Competency Framework.

Your application is an opportunity to showcase the experience, achievements and expertise you've developed throughout your career.

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

• Your current CV or résumé, highlighting your professional experience, responsibilities and achievements.
• A record of at least 20 hours of CPD completed within the last 12 months.
• A completed Candidate Self-Assessment Form.
• Professional references to support your application.
• A completed MBCI Application Form, demonstrating your competence across seven areas of the BCI Competency Framework.

• Four examples from the Leadership & Management competency areas.
• Three examples from the Professional Practice competency areas.

These examples should demonstrate how you've applied your knowledge, experience and leadership in real-world situations and show that you meet the Comprehensive competency level.

We recommend using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly demonstrate your contribution and the impact of your work.

Full guidance and support are provided within the MBCI Application Form, helping you present your experience with confidence.

Recognising your experience and professional expertise

Not every resilience professional follows the same development path. The Experiential Route provides an opportunity for experienced practitioners to achieve MBCI by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and professional experience they have developed throughout their careers.

This route is designed for professionals who can evidence broad and consistent experience across the full spectrum of business continuity and resilience practice.

Are you ready to apply?

You may be eligible for the Experiential Route if you:

• Have completed at least 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) within the last 12 months.
• Can demonstrate the Comprehensive level of competence across all 11 areas of the BCI Competency Framework.
• Have extensive practical experience applying business continuity and resilience good practice in a professional setting.

How to apply

Your application is an opportunity to showcase the depth and breadth of your professional experience.

You'll need to provide:

• Your current CV or résumé, outlining your career history, responsibilities and achievements.
• A record of at least 20 hours of CPD completed within the last 12 months.
• A completed Candidate Self-Assessment Form.
• Professional references to support your application.
• A completed MBCI Application Form, demonstrating your competence across all 11 areas of the BCI Competency Framework.

Demonstrating your experience

For each competency area, you'll be asked to provide evidence showing how you've applied your knowledge and expertise in practice and achieved the Comprehensive competency level.

We recommend using the STAR framework (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to clearly explain your experience, the actions you took, and the outcomes you achieved.

Full guidance is provided within the MBCI Application Form to help you present your experience and professional achievements with confidence.

A recognised mark of leadership

Achieving MBCI through the Experiential Route recognises the contribution you've already made to the profession. It demonstrates your expertise, leadership and commitment to excellence, while connecting you to a global community of resilience professionals dedicated to advancing good practice and building a more resilient future.