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.
Cybersecurity Guidance for High-Risk Nonprofits on the Heels of the Latest Healthcare Breach
With healthcare providers like Ascension hindered by cyberattacks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers guidance for these at-risk organizations.
In early May, Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare network, was hit by a ransomware attack that impacted hospitals across 19 states. This forced the organization to revert to “downtime procedures” – meaning paper records and other backup processes – to continue care. Patients were asked to bring printed notes on symptoms from previous visit summaries – and lists of current medications, including bottles with prescription numbers if available.
Weeks later, Ascension’s level of care has been routinely longer than usual or delayed entirely, as it continues the struggle to return its systems to normal. Though its main services are back up and running, questions remain about how much protected patient data has been breached, resulting in three class action lawsuits filed.
Though this attack was severe, it’s unfortunately become increasingly common, as healthcare and other large nonprofit organizations have become favored targets of cybercriminals. In 2023, a record-setting 725 large security breaches in healthcare were reported, beating the previous year’s 720.
To help combat this trend, CISA has released new guidance for high-risk nonprofits and other community organizations that may not have the resources they need. Among the recommendations in “Mitigating Cyber Threats With Limited Resources: Guidance For Civil Society”:
DRI International is a valuable resource to help high-risk organizations secure sensitive data and maintain continuity of care during critical emergencies. Learn more about upcoming courses in Cyber Resilience and Healthcare Continuity.
