We offer a mix of in-person and online, instructor-led courses. Search courses for more information.
See a summary of all our training options one page. All courses are currently available online.
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.
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 is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience.
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.
Learn more about how to unlock your DRI digital badge and display your DRI certification to enhance your online professional profile today.
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.
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.
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We offer a mix of in-person and online, instructor-led courses. Search courses for more information.
See a summary of all our training options one page. All courses are currently available online.
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.
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 is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience.
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.
Learn more about how to unlock your DRI digital badge and display your DRI certification to enhance your online professional profile today.
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.
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.
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Hurricane Ida: The Aftermath of One of the Most Powerful Storms in U.S. History
The fifth most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S., the brunt of Ida has left Louisiana in dire straits, pummeled the rest of the east coast, and could spell supply chain trouble for businesses throughout the rest of the country.
Days after Ida made landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane, roughly a million homes and businesses are still without power, and more than 600,000 people lack running water. Fuel shortages are also reported – nearly a third of fuel stations in the state were either out of gasoline or could not distribute it as of Wednesday afternoon. Though the damages are still being calculated, the ultimate cost could exceed more than $50 billion.
Many eyes were on the flood protection system built around New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. None of the barriers suffered a structural failure, while the pumps that were designed to move water out of the city worked as planned thanks to generator power.
But the fact that much of the city is without power despite these investments is also a sign of the limits of preparation against extreme weather events made even stronger by climate change. Daniel Kaniewski, who was in charge of resilience at FEMA until 2020, told the New York Times that the post-Katrina work focused primarily on preventing a repeat of that storm’s floods – not on rethinking the region’s infrastructure for the future.
Days after the initial storm hit Louisiana and Mississippi, its remnants made its way up the east coast, deluging areas in torrential downpours, floods, power outages, and travel shutdowns. New York City’s subway system saw feet of water pouring underground; Philadelphia’s Route 676 resembled a river in the middle of Center City; and New Jersey saw tornadoes form and tear through homes.
The rest of the country is on track to feel the lingering effects of the storm as well in the form of supply chain disruptions. Much like the disruptions to the region during the Texas winter storms earlier in the year, oil plants and refineries had to shut down operations ahead of Ida, which could further limit availability related products that were already in short supply.
The Port of New Orleans also represents a critical link in the food chain – agricultural products make up about 65% of its exports. And trucks and drivers – already in short supply due to the pandemic – will be even more limited as they’re redirected to haul relief supplies and provide other emergency services.
DRI International urges resilience professionals to be prepared. Our recent webinar “Weatherproofing your Business Continuity Program” touches on severe weather events and how to prepare for these emergencies and minimize impacts.