The BCI is a membership organisation which operates to support those working in continuity and resilience professions across the world. Its name no longer maps as an acronym (Business Continuity Institute). The change was implemented to increase its appeal to the wider resilience professions audience. The organisation has two registered limited companies associated with it in the UK. The first "The Business Continuity Institute Limited" has been dormant since 2022[1] and the second, "The BCI Forum Limited".[2]
Certification (CBCI) is awarded to individuals who have passed a multiple choice exam confirming an individuals understanding of the Good Practice Guidelines (GPG) which is now in its 7th edition. The Good Practice Guidelines map a process of continuity and resilience requirements that organisations should consider when developing and maintaining their continuity and resilience requirements. Payment of an annual maintains membership status for individuals and organisations.