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).
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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.
Teddy Bear Sale Didn’t Plan for Massive Mobs
Build-A-Bear Workshop probably thought it had a great idea on its hands with a “pay your age” promotion. But they clearly didn’t prepare for the resulting chaos, which had to be shut down over safety concerns!
Customers in the US, Canada and UK were offered a chance to buy any bear in their shops for the price of the child’s age. It’s a cute idea, but the response was beyond overwhelming – kids lined up for as long as eight hours for their discounted bears (which can run as much as $69 USD).
As the crowds got heavier, in some locations police were called in to police the massive numbers of bear-buyers. Ultimately, some stores had to close their stores, with Build-A-Bear tweeting out:
**Urgent Alert:
Per local authorities, we cannot accept additional Guests at our locations due to crowd safety concerns. We have closed lines in our stores. We understand some Guests are disappointed and we will reach out directly as soon as possible.
Needless to say, the turned away parents weren’t happy, venting their disappointment on social media. The company says it is “working to address the situation,” and will reach out to the parents who enrolled in the Build-A-Bear Bonus Club to access the Pay Your Age promo.
We imagine the email will start with “Sorry we put your lives at risk for a teddy bear…”
