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Promote business continuity

Business Continuity Advancement Organization

Promote business continuity

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Business Continuity Advancement Organization (BCAO) has been actively engaged in the promotion of Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Business Continuity Management (BCM), as well as the development of professional human resources since 2006. We take pride in being the largest Business Continuity (BC) promotion organization in Japan, with approximately 2,000 members, including those in charge of BC in companies and organizations, those who support the formulation and improvement of BC, and researchers. We established Japan’s first qualification system for BC, such as Business Continuity Specialist, award outstanding BC initiatives every year, and have served on many expert committees on BC for the central and local governments.

Since the establishment of BCAO, Japan has faced earthquakes, including the Great East Japan Earthquake, intensifying wind and flood damage, and is currently in urgent need of responding to COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to direct damage and supply chain disruptions, BCP/BCM is required to cope with a sharp drop in demand and difficulties in continuing employment.

In addition, in 2019, stronger efforts to enhance the resilience of small and medium-sized enterprises was legislated, and BCAO is expected to play a role in improving the business continuity capabilities of certified enterprises. We are determined to overcome these new milestones in BC together with a wide range of people from business, government, and universities.

We are promoting BC as a management strategy that enables us to respond flexibly to rapid and

drastic changes in the business environment.

Why don’t we work together on business continuity (BC) that leads to improved competitiveness?

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Three elements that support future business continuity

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①Promotion of safety through disaster prevention

Disaster prevention capabilities to protect lives and assets

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②Strengthening the ability to recover quickly

Early recovery and continuity of business and operations

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③Strengthen ability to support transformation and growth

Adaptability to the business environment

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Overview of organization

We conduct business that contributes to the promotion of business continuity (BC) initiatives for companies and public organizations in the event of risks such as disasters, accidents, and incidents, to reduce economic and social damage, and to enhance disaster and crisis management measures in the community, thereby contribute to the safety, security and development of the country and each region.

Established in 2006, it is the largest BC-related organization in Japan that also implements qualification and award programs.

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Member

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Qualifications/examinations

Business Continuity Specialist Examination tests whether you have acquired the basic knowledge necessary for business continuity management. In addition, prior to the exam, we will ask you to check your knowledge through lectures, etc., with the aim of developing human resources who will play an active role in the business continuity of companies and organizations.

Professional qualification specialized in business continuity

Four levels of business continuity specialist qualifications are established as qualifications to formulate business continuity plans during normal times and implement continuous improvements.

Name:

BCAO Certified Business Continuity Specialist Grade IV

Level:

BC expert representing BC.

Has the knowledge and ability to propose the way BC should be promoted by BCAO.

Number of successful applicants:

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Name:

BCAO Certified Business Continuity Specialist Grade III

Level:

Able to handle practical operations of business continuity promotion in-house

Ability to maintain and manage business continuity plans and structures

Mutual understanding of business continuity across companies (departments) based on common concepts

Number of successful applicants:

69

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Name:

BCAO Certified Business Continuity Specialist Grade II

Level:

Have the knowledge to promote the company’s business continuity

Have the knowledge to promote the company’s business continuity

Number of successful applicants:

74

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Name:

BCAO Certified Business Continuity Specialist Grade I

Level:

Has basic knowledge of business continuity and understands what business continuity is

Number of successful applicants:

1,594

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message

You can download the following documents. (Japanese material)

[BCAO message in response to the rapid expansion of novel coronavirus and Omicron variant]

Now is the time to prepare your BCP for major personnel constraints and supply chain disruptions!

[Message from BCAO regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)]

[Public release] Regarding the release of “Key points of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) including novel coronavirus”

[Public release] Establishment of a new site to post member-submitted materials useful for business continuity efforts to overcome the spread of novel coronavirus infection

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Document

You can download the following documents. (Japanese material)

“Key points of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) including novel coronavirus “

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