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.
Holiday Supply Chains: What to Watch Out for This Season
While the supply chain is markedly more stable than in recent COVID-impacted years, the lingering effects – along with new hazards brought by national and global events – still make for a challenging end to 2023.
In “Economics of Holiday Sales,” a survey of retailers and brands, 88% of respondents expect holiday sales to drive up to 40% of their annual sales. But 78% also said they still have half of their stock left over from last year. Additionally, 83% said they’ve had to diversify their supply chains in the past year because their suppliers had financial issues or went bankrupt.
Meanwhile, an annual study from Coupa Software shows 83% of US and UK supply chain professionals expect supply chain disruptions will negatively impact holiday revenues, up from 70% in 2022. Staffing shortages are also an area of concern: 61% expect to experience increased wait times, while 54% expect increased shipping times as a result.
Larger global impacts can’t be ignored, either. Climate change created a drought that resulted in historically low water levels in the Panama Canal, increasing shipping wait times by more than 40% in August. And the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is impacting the price and availability of food staples like corn and wheat.
Even Christmas tree availability may be affected. During the 2008 financial crisis, not enough trees were planted. Now the supply is smaller, and the CEO of the National Tree Company, a top importer and wholesaler of trees, has urged consumers to purchase a tree pre-Thanksgiving before they’re tough to come by.
All told, the past few holiday seasons have been an annual reminder for all organizations to keep a close watch on their supply chains and have plenty of backup plans in place to avoid those holiday blues.
