Congratulations on taking the first step to a rewarding career in resilience and crisis management and becoming a Certified Crisis Management Officer (CCMO).
At the SECO-Institute, we are aware of the growing worldwide need for competent, well-qualified security leaders and specialists. We satisfy this need by developing training programs that enable professionals like you to gain the skillset a CCMO need. With a SECO S-CCMO certification, you will be recognised as a qualified Crisis Manager, and you will set yourself on a path of career success and continuous professional development.
Become a CCMO with a SECO certification
We have designed a complete learning path, enabling you to develop from Foundation level to Certified Crisis Management Officer level (CCMO). We have designed this certification track with one goal in mind: to give you the knowledge and skills to achieve your career ambitions and establish yourself as a globally recognised CCMO.
The Crisis Management Foundation course (S-CMF) is designed for professionals who seek to enter the career field. Foundation courses are 2-day courses focused on subject-matter awareness, key concepts and core principles. Following this course, you will understand the fundamental principles of crisis management and crisis communication. Foundation certificates are valuable entry-level qualifications that help you to kick-start a new career and progress to further study.
The Crisis Management Practitioner course (S-CMP) is designed for professionals with solid basic knowledge in crisis management. Practitioner courses are 5-day courses focused on hands-on practice in a simulated business environment. During this training, you employ your skills and knowledge on how to act in crisis situations and how to communicate with internal and external stakeholders during a crisis situation. Practitioner certificates are intermediate qualifications that showcase your ability to carry out specific job-related tasks and enable you to progress to the Expert level.
The Crisis Management Expert course (S-CME) is designed for Practitioner-level professionals who aspire to become a CCMO. This course was developed for professionals with ambitions to become a crisis manager or a crisis communications specialist. The course equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to develop, implement and improve complex crisis management and crisis communications strategies, and provide leadership during crisis situations. A SECO-Crisis Management Expert Certificate (S-CME) attests to your ability to design, implement, monitor and improve an enterprise-wide crisis management program and assume ultimate responsibility for internal and external crisis communications.
The Certified Management Officer (S-CCMO) certification title is the highest achievable qualification in this certification track. To be eligible for the Certified Crisis Management Officer title, you need to demonstrate Expert-level knowledge (SECO Expert certificate or equivalent) and at least 7 years of relevant work experience of which 5 in a leadership role. Certified Crisis Management Officer (S-CCMO) qualifications are awarded to candidates upon a thorough assessment of their professional achievements and certificates.
We help you study – join the (S)ECO-System –
Your success is important to us, and so is your future as an emerging crisis management professional. The (S)ECO-system provides you many options to help you prepare for your certification exams. As a student you can join the (S)ECO-system for free and get access to:
- Study guides
- Sample exams
- Knowledge base with articles, video’s and more
- Study advisors who can help you with specific question during your study
How to start?
You want to become a CCMO but where to start? Depending on your level of expertise you may need to study a bit more before claiming the S-CCMO certification title.
Step 1: Join our (S)ECO-System
Register a free student account on our member website (Your training institute will provide more information).
As a registered SECO-student, you will have the opportunity to access valuable extras and ask questions of certified professionals.
Also join our LinkedIn company page. On a daily base we inform you with new courses, interesting articles and much more.
Step 2: Start your course
- We offer different ways to start your study
Step 3: Book your exam
You can book your certification exam with an accredited SECO-partner or directly with the SECO-Institute. Our online examination system allows you to take exams from the convenience of your home or office, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
The SECO-Institute delivers 3 types of certification exams:
- Foundation exams:
Foundation exams consist of 40 multiple-choice questions. Candidates have 1 hour to complete the exam. The pass mark is 60%.
- Practitioner exams:
Practitioner exams consist of multiple-choice questions, short open-ended questions and a case study. Candidates have 2 hours to complete the exam. The pass mark is 60%.
- Expert exams:
Expert exams consist of multiple-choice questions, short open-ended questions and a case study. Candidates have 3 hours to complete the exam. The pass mark is 60%.
Step 4: Claim your certification title and become a SECO member
Upon successful completion of your exam, you will receive a certificate. In the possession of a SECO-certificate, you can apply for a SECO certification title and digital badge (S-CMF, S-CMP, S-CME, S-CCMO).
If you apply for your certification title you will become a SECO-Institute member. As a SECO Member we provide you with networking opportunities and safeguards the value of our certifications by encouraging and stimulating continuing professional development. By becoming a member of our (S)ECO-system and using a SECO title, you demonstrate to employers and fellow professionals that your competence is up to date.
Step 5: Share your knowledge
The (S)ECO-System offers an extensive pool of knowledge and expertise. Our community is a network of worldwide members, certified trainers, course developers and top-level industry experts. We encourage our members to share their knowledge among other members and students by actively joining discussion groups, sharing knowledge through articles & white papers and become a buddy for professionals who seek to enter the career field.