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.
Studies Find Wildfire Dangers Don’t End After the Blaze is Out
We haven’t even entered 2023’s wildfire season yet, but there’s already an additional danger to be aware of – scientists are finding contaminants from the smoke are also making their way into the water supply.
The chemicals – including benzene and other organics – were first discovered in 2017 after the Tubbs fire in northern California, then again after the Camp fire in 2018 to an even greater degree. These were both considered high-severity events, which researchers from the California State Water Resource Control Board believe is why these water supplies were contaminated.
Though there isn’t a consensus on how the chemicals are making their way to the water supply, a case in New Mexico after the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire saw toxic chemicals leaked into the Las Vegas, NM water supply when subsequent heavy rains pulled ash with it into the groundwater.
Research on the effects of contaminated water are in early stages, but studies on mice have shown that exposure to these chemicals can reduce serotonin levels immediately after exposure, and for more than 10 weeks after. This kind of exposure on firefighters and area residents could create serious psychiatric and neurodegenerative issues.
Only time and more study will provide more information on how to mitigate this possible widespread hazard – and the next wildfire season isn’t far away.
