Training Overview
See a summary of all our training options one page. All courses are currently available online.
Group Training
The leader in business continuity education and certification across many industries, DRI International offers team training designed to fit the needs of every organization, from private corporations to the public sector and everywhere in-between.
Higher Education
DRI International offers colleges and universities the opportunity to familiarize their students with information on business continuity professions and certifications recognized by private and public sector organizations around the world.
Certification Overview
Certification is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience.
Value of Certification
A DRI International certification is the most widely recognized and respected business continuity certification in the world. DRI only certifies professionals that have demonstrated both knowledge and experience in the business continuity and/or disaster recovery profession.
Digital Badge Program
Learn more about how to unlock your DRI digital badge and display your DRI certification to enhance your online professional profile today.
Maintain Certification
Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an annual maintenance fee as well as Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAP).
Be a part of the premier business continuity conference. Join us at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-5, 2025. Check back for more information.
Meet DRI
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI.
Thought Leadership
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
Webinars
DRI International webinars cover vital resilience issues, engaging and informing professionals in the field. See what's coming up next and view previously broadcast presentations here.
Hiring Guide
Learn how to hire the right business continuity professionals that will enable your organization to withstand any crisis and come through even stronger with the DRI Hiring Guide. Download now.
What is Business Continuity Management (BCM)?
BCM is a holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, might cause, and which provides a framework for building organizational resilience.
DRI in the News
We reach out and engage as many audiences as possible using broad media coverage to provide a forum for discussion. We serve as a trusted resource to other professions and the general public.
And the DRI International Honor Roll Award Goes to…
Barney Pelant!
“This year we honor Barney Pelant, who has served both DRI and our profession since 1992,” announced DRI Board of Directors Chairman Jerome Ryan. “Affectionately referred to as ‘Mr. BIA’ by his peers, his service to DRI includes acting as our first Executive Director, Board member, and Certification Commission. Today he continues to serve as one of our most sought after DRI education instructors.”
The DRI International Honor Roll was created by the DRI Board of Directors to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to both DRI and the business continuity profession.
Said Ryan, “On behalf of the DRI Board of Directors, I thank Barney for his past, current and future contributions!”
More about our Winner
Pelant was part of the founding group of DRI International and one of the contributors to the Common Body of Knowledge, now known as the Professional Practices. He is widely recognized in the BC/DR industry as a subject matter expert in the area of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and developed and taught DRI’s first BIA course.
Pelant’s association with DRI began in 1992. He was DRI’s first Executive Director, an unpaid position at the time. He served on the Board of Directors of DRI on two separate occasions. He also served on the DRI Certification Board (now known as the Certification Commission) and served as chair of this board. At that time, positions on the Certification Board were elected by the Certified Professionals.
A long-time DRI instructor, Pelant is motivated to provide his students with the best opportunity learn the application of the Professional Practices while highlighting the courseware with practical application based on his experience as a practitioner.
The very first person to take and pass the Master Case Study Examination, as such he was chosen to be the master of ceremonies at the induction of the first group of MBCPs in the Order of Sword and Shield National Honor Society.
Pelant has owned and operated his own successful consulting business, Barney F. Pelant & Associates, and regularly teaches or is a speaker at various conferences and industry meetings.
