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 DRI2024 in New Orleans, Mar. 3-6, 2024. 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 and University College London to Host One-Day Conference in June
DRI International and the University College London Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction (IRDR) is proud to announce the speaker lineup for our upcoming one-day, on-campus conference to be held 14 June! DRI, UCL and other experts in the field will be on hand to delve into the major resilience issues of the day, including global […] View More
Trevor Murphy Voted Chair of the DRI Commission
DRI International is proud to announce Trevor Murphy, CBCP, as DRI Commission Chair. Consisting of volunteers with expertise in business continuity and other resilience disciplines, the Commission is responsible for creation and development of the credentialing process for Certified Professionals. “I am honored to be voted in as the new DRI Commission Chair,” said Murphy. […] View More
DRI Announces Roberto Zegarra as Director of Education
DRI International is proud to announce that Roberto (Rob) Zegarra, MBCP, CCRP has been named Director of Education, taking over for retiring director (and recent Honor Roll Award recipient) Gary Villeneuve. “Rob is a truly excellent addition to the team. He and I have worked together on various projects over more than a decade,” said […] View More
Gary Villeneuve Wins DRI International Honor Roll Award
Former DRI Director of Education Gary Villeneuve was recognized at the DRI2023 Awards of Excellence Gala this week in Austin, TX, as he was named this year’s recipient of the prestigious Honor Roll Award. The DRI International Honor Roll Award was created to honor individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to DRI International and materially […] View More
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 DRI Awards of Excellence
DRI International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. The awards were announced at a special gala event held during DRI2023 in Austin, TX, on Feb. 28, 2023. “It’s our privilege to celebrate the efforts of […] View More
DRI International Releases 8th Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report
DRI International has published its Eighth Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report, available as a free resource download in the online DRI Library. Supported by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field, it gives an independent analysis of current and emerging risks as perceived by those […] View More
DRI and Maryland Dept. of Emergency Management Partner For Resilience Training
Throughout the week of Nov. 14, DRI International joined with the Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) to provide a special combination course on cyber resilience, business continuity and disaster recovery – the fourth class of this nature to date! These training sessions, led by DRI Director of Product Development Rob Zegarra and DRI’s newest […] View More
Guest Post: Protecting SMBs – It’s a Big Job and You’ve Got to Do It
By Patrick Rougeau CBCP, CISSP, CISA, ITIL Patrick Rougeau is currently a student completing a M.S. in Cyber Security at Quinnipiac University located in Hamden, CT. Rougeau’s career spans over 16 years in disaster recovery, IT consulting/management, and cybersecurity consulting/ management. In our acronym-laden profession, SMB is three little letters with two distinct meanings for […] View More
Download the September Edition of the Crisis Response Journal!
The September edition of the Crisis Response Journal is now available to download from our Library! This month’s topics include ethical emergency management, COVID-19 risk fatigue, information warfare, and much more. CRJ offers DRI Certified Professionals a digital subscription for only $15 and hard copy subscription for only $100, a significant discount from the list […] View More
Working on an RFP or RFI? DRI Can Help!
Did you know that DRI provides our Certified Professionals with free assistance in constructing, distributing, and evaluating Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Information (RFI) for products and services? As a non-profit organization, DRI International serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and organizations around the world, providing information on a vast array of subjects […] View More
