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. Save the date for DRI2026 in Jacksonville, Florida , Feb. 22-25, 2026. 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.
DRI Speaking Engagements: May 6, 2019
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.
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Networking Happy Hour – New York
05/09/2019 – 05/09/2019 New York, United States
Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for a networking happy hour! This event is open to all resilience professionals (business continuity, risk management, emergency management, etc.) in the area that are either in the beginning stages of their careers or invested in those who are. The first 30 people to RSVP will receive their first drink on us!
Institute for Supply Management
05/23/2019 – 05/23/2019 Holyoke, MA United States
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be presenting at the Institute for Supply Management.
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Networking Happy Hour – New York
05/09/2019 – 05/09/2019 New York, United States
Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for the first networking happy hours of the year! This event is open to all resilience professionals (business continuity, risk management, emergency management, etc.) in the area that are either in the beginning stages of their careers or invested in those who are. The first 30 people to RSVP will receive their first drink on us!
Institute for Supply Management
05/23/2019 – 05/23/2019 Holyoke, MA United States
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be presenting at the Institute for Supply Management.
Continuity and Resilience Today Conference
05/29/2019 – 05/30/2019 Toronto, Canada
Continuity & Resilience Today, in partnership with DRI Canada, is Canada’s premier business continuity management event, providing a global perspective on current and emerging issues for continuity management practitioners.
Join over 300 BC practitioners and an outstanding roster of international and Canadian speakers, including DRI Foundation President Al Berman who will be speaking on the topic of “Integrating Cyber Threats into Business Continuity Management” on May 30, 2019. Presentations will cover practice, research, and innovation in business continuity, crisis communications and risk management.
New York Association of Realty Managers
06/18/2019 – 06/18/2019 New York, NY United States
DRI Director of Global Operations Kelsey Rose will present on increasing outreach to building management about continuity after a given catastrophic event.
Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals Annual Conference
10/07/2019 – 10/10/2019 Louisville, KY United States
With more than 1,200 attendees and nearly 100 exhibitors, the previous SMRP event was record-breaking. DRI Foundation President Al Berman will present at the 2019 conference on “Internet of Things devices pose a threat whose consequences can be dire.”
Institute of Real Estate Management – Greater New York Chapter
11/13/2019 – 11/13/2019 New York, NY United States
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be part of a discussion panel on Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness for Real Estate Managers.
