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.
DRI International Announces Rachael Elliott as Director of Global Strategy and Innovation
DRI is happy to welcome Rachael Elliott as its new Director of Global Strategy and Innovation. An experienced thought leader, she brings decades of knowledge on technology and research to the position.
“I am excited about joining DRI and bringing my knowledge of the global resilience industry to an organization which offers best-in-class programs for resilience professionals,” said Elliott. “It is an honor to join an organization with such a philanthropic vision – achieved via the DRI Foundation – and I look forward to working for a body with values very close to my heart.”
“I’m pleased to welcome Rachael Elliott to DRI. She brings experience, enthusiasm, and energy to this new role. We are excited for her to be a part of the DRI team,” said Michelle Cross, DRI President and CEO.
Prior to joining the DRI, Elliott led the Thought Leadership department at the Business Continuity Institute (BCI) for six years. Prior to that, she has nearly 20 years’ experience leading commercial research in organizations, such as HSBC, BDO LLP, Marakon Associates, CBRE, and BCMS. She has particular expertise in the technology side of resilience, and has a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can help to transform the resilience of organizations.
Her research has been used in the UK Parliament to help develop government industrial strategy as well as in the BDO High Street Sales Tracker, which Elliott was instrumental in developing and is still the UK’s primary barometer for tracking high street sales performance. She maintains a keen interest in competitive intelligence and investigative research techniques.
In her role as Director of Strategy and Innovation, Elliott will work to advance DRI International’s global presence, with a focus on increasing the number of courses and Certified Professionals throughout Europe.
