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).
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.
Register Now!
Join us for the must-attend DRI annual conference for business continuity and resilience professionals taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada Feb 17-20, 2019.
Thought Leadership
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
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.
Resources for Government/Policymakers
DRI can provide expert guidance, policy advice and training for government entities and organizations looking to partner with government agencies.
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.
Download the 2018 Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report
The DRI International 2018 Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report is now available as a free download in the DRI Resource Library! Developed by the DRI Future Vision Committee, the Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. […] View More
DRI Joins the NYC Emergency Management Partners in Preparedness
DRI International is proud to announce that it has joined the NYC Emergency Management’s Partners in Preparedness, a nationally recognized program that supports organizations in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies. Partners come from all industries — including arts and entertainment; education; business, banking and finance; faith-based; health care; hospitality and service; community, […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Screen Disaster Documentary
This past week, DRI’s Young Leaders in Resilience were proud to host the New York premiere of Built to Last?, a documentary examining the resilience of houses in the face of modern disasters. Built to Last? was produced through the efforts of Resilience Action Fund, a non-profit founded and chaired by Aris Papadopoulos. While Aris […] View More
Register Now For Our Upcoming GDPR Webinar
Join DRI on Nov. 29 for “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. We will be discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity. We will hear first from Lyndon Bird, DRI’s Chief Knowledge Officer, who will provide background on the regulation and its considerations. Lyndon will be joined by […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Presents: ‘Built To Last?’ Nov. 8 Event!
Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for our last event of the year! We will be meeting at the offices of New York City Emergency Management for a documentary, happy hour and more. We will begin with the United States premiere of Built to Last? a documentary inspired by the book Resilience – the […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Japanese Resilience and Preparation in Advance of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
By Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO, DRI International From floods in western Japan brought on by unusually torrential rain to earthquakes in both Osaka and Hokkaido to a record-setting heat wave, Japan has been hit by multiple natural disasters in 2018. This is not unusual, but climate change is making it worse. In their position […] View More
SMBs Encouraged to Apply for Post-Disaster Loans with BCM Professionals’ Help
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm that made landfall in the Florida panhandle Oct. 10 and has caused billions in damage, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are already working to recover, without the resources of their larger private sector counterparts. To alleviate strain, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagments: Oct. 1, 2018
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 at these upcoming events. Crisis Conference 2018 10/16-17/18 London, United Kingdom CrisisConf2018 is a first-of-its-kind event to bring together the aviation and hotel industries. Delegates and speakers from across the […] View More
New Bern: Almost Too Much to Bear
When my mother retired a decade or so ago, she and her affable husband Henry bought a little house in little town that I’d never heard of — New Bern, North Carolina. By now, you’ve all likely heard of New Bern, the town that Hurricane Florence clobbered. You’ve seen the pictures of the town’s bear […] View More
Speaker Lineup Announced for DRI’s One-Day Conference in NYC – Oct. 17
The speaker lineup is now available for DRI’s next one-day conference hosted on collegiate campuses, coming to Pace University in New York City on Oct. 17! A high-quality, low-cost event designed for resilience professionals who may not be able to attend larger conferences, the one-day presentation costs only a $50 donation to the DRI Foundation, […] View More
