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.
California Wildfire Now Largest in State History, Creating Toxic Smoke and Other Hazards
The Mendocino Fire Complex burning in California’s Lake and Mendocino Counties has officially become the largest wildfire on record for the state, and continues to expand with the help of a heat wave and extremely dry conditions. It’s also creating additional hazards for those outside the immediate danger zone.
The fire is at 290,692 acres and growing, topping last year’s Thomas Fire record of 281,000 acres. Experts say that the wildfires are burning hotter, longer, and larger due to decades of fire suppression policies along with expanded development in fire prone areas as well as climate change. Notably, both the Mendocino and Thomas fires broke records outside of the typical peak season of October/November.
Outside of the immediate region, millions are still in harm’s way due to the looming smoke plumes, which have been so large they’ve even become visible from the International Space Station. The result is that parts of the state – as well as neighboring states – are reporting some of the most hazardous air quality readings in the world. In some areas, it’s so hazardous (particulates in the air can be absorbed into the bloodstream and lungs, aggravating a variety of health problems) that in some areas authorities are advising people to stay indoors as much as possible.
Meanwhile, another noteworthy fire in the Sacramento Valley gained attention: the “firenado.” A wildfire on July 27 turned into a towering inferno of sorts, a rotating whirl of fire and smoke that weather scientists say is incredibly rare – and highly dangerous.
