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.
DRI Speaking Engagments: Oct. 1, 2018
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 at these upcoming events.
Crisis Conference 2018
10/16-17/18 London, United Kingdom
CrisisConf2018 is a first-of-its-kind event to bring together the aviation and hotel industries. Delegates and speakers from across the world will debate their challenges and solutions for managing complex crises. This is a high-quality learning environment for strategic crisis leaders and local senior management. DRI President Chloe Demrovsky will be a keynote speaker, presenting on the evolving crisis landscape.
DRI One-Day Conference at Pace University
10/17/18 New York, NY
Join us at Pace University for lively presentations and networking opportunities while earning CEAPs toward your certification, for the low cost of a $50 donation to the DRI Foundation.
7th Annual Continuity Insights New York Conference
10/22/18 New York, NY
Continuity Insights and the Contingency Planning Exchange (CPE) are pleased to announce that they will combine their respective Fall 2018 conferences into one comprehensive, single-day educational event, on Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel. DRI Director of Global Operations Kelsey Rose will be presenting on the Future Vision Committee’s Global Trends and Predictions.
SMRP (Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals) Annual Conference
10/22-25/19 Orlando, FL
The SMRP 26th Annual Conference will take place October 22-25, 2018, at the Rosen Centre hotel in Orlando, Florida. More than 1,000 maintenance, reliability and physical asset management professionals will gather for education, certification and networking. DRI’s Al Berman will be speaking on the threat of the Internet of Things.
