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.
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DRI International Releases 10th Annual Predictions Report, Highlighting Risk and Resilience Trends for 2025
New York, NY – Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has published its 10th Annual Predictions Report – resilience predictions for the profession, by the profession.
The report provides an in-depth look ahead to major global issues that resilience professionals may deal with in the coming year. It was developed by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field.
“The Predictions Report is an invaluable publication for resilience professionals,” said Alan Berman, DRI Treasurer and FVC member. “It’s a guideline our community can use to help prepare their organizations.”
“Each new year brings its own set of challenges – some we can expect, and some that are certainly a surprise,” said Lyndon Bird, FVC Chair and DRI Chief Knowledge Officer. “From our research and experience, we can foresee a strong likely likelihood that 2025 will be a particularly bumpy year.”
This year’s predictions highlight:
Additionally, the report looks back on the previous year’s predictions and their accuracy, along with final thoughts from Bird touching on recent political and cultural shifts.
The report is available as a free download in the DRI Library (DRI login required; signup is free), as well as the FVC’s recent Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: https://drii.org/crm/presentationlibrary
