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. Join us at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-5, 2025. 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.
WHO Highlights Remote Work Risks to Watch Out For
For many organizations, the pandemic sent employees out of the office and into remote work situations. And while the shift certainly cut down on some risks, it opened up a whole new world of potential health and safety issues for resilience professionals to address.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued a new technical brief outlining the personnel risks – and benefits – of teleworking, and the changes organizations should make to properly manage the shift long-term.
As many staffers who have enjoyed the change in work will tell you, the benefits include:
All of these have had a positive impact on physical and mental health, higher productivity, and lower company operational costs.
But on the other end of the spectrum are the new risks telework invites if it’s done in a poor physical environment or workplace design, or when using inadequate equipment, including:
To protect and promote health and well-being in a telework environment, the report recommends employers take an active hand, developing programs to promote safe and healthy work strategies, including assessing and managing workstations, computer and other equipment, and providing ergonomic, mental health and psychosocial support.
Perhaps most important is that organizations don’t come up with these strategies in a vacuum – they should collaborate with employees on how best to implement these measures to ensure the best conditions for everyone.
Click here to read the full report.
