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.
DRI International Releases 10th Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report
Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience education and certification has published its Tenth Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report. The report provides an independent analysis of current and emerging risks as viewed by those directly involved in resilience management.
Supported by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field, the report is based on a survey of resilience professionals across all industries and sectors.
“The annual Trends Report is a vital collection of data and insights from professionals from around the world,” said Al Berman, DRI Treasurer and DRI Foundation President. “These reports represent the real concerns of our resilience community and act as a reliable guide.”
“It has been fascinating to see this tenth Trends Report come together,” said Lyndon Bird, DRI Chief Knowledge Officer and FVC Chair. “It’s an opportunity to look back on a decade of shifting resilience priorities, how far we’ve come, and where we may be heading.”
The 2024 Resilience Index identifies the year’s top 10 operational resilience issues:
The survey also focused on longer-term strategic issues. The topics of most concern are “uncontrolled/unregulated use of artificial intelligence” and “lack of trust in organizations/institutions.” However, the top emerging concern this year is “changing alliances and geo-political conflicts.”
Reflecting these findings, this year’s report also includes a special section on artificial intelligence (AI). It considers the origins and influence of AI in the business environment, and its implications for the future.
The report is available as a free download in the DRI Library (DRI login required; signup is free). It will be supplemented with the forthcoming 2025 Predictions Report, to be published in early January.
