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.
UNISDR Strategic Approach Document Released Online
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has released the Strategic Approach to Capacity Development for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – A Vision of Risk-Informed Sustainable Development by 2030. DRI International is a featured contributor to this document. The Strategic Approach is designed to be a living document […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Al Berman on Caribbean/Central American Policy
On March 15, 2018, DRI Foundation President Al Berman and other members of the Caribbean Central American Action organization met with members of the Vice President’s office to discuss issues that affected policy for Caribbean/Central American countries. The discussions centered on how countries in the region were vital to US interests in terms of maintaining […] View MoreDRI Consults on UNISDR Draft of Global Capacity Development Strategy to Support Sendai Framework
On March 14-15 in Geneva, Switzerland, DRI International participated in the global expert consultation on the zero draft of the Global Capacity Development Strategy to Support Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. This meeting was part of DRI’s work with the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). “This document will […] View More
DRI International Maps Professional Practices to U.N. Disaster Risk Reduction Sendai Framework
White Paper Provides Roadmap for Organizations to Implement Sendai Framework New York, NY, August 24 – DRI International, the world’s foremost business continuity certification and education organization, has released its latest white paper – developed as part of its work as the head of the Education and Training Theme for the United Nations Office for […] View More
Inaugural DRI Collegiate Conference in the Philippines a Success
DRI International, in cooperation with Business Continuity Managers Association of the Philippines (BCMAP), held its first DRI Collegiate Conference in the Philippines on March 16, 2017 at De La Salle University – Manila. In attendance were 180 participants: 80 business continuity practitioners and 100 students with interests in business continuity and disaster recovery. The theme of this […] View MoreU.N. Private Sector Alliance Calls for Resilient Investments Against Disaster Loss
At its most recent meeting, the UNISDR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilience Societies (ARISE) called for businesses to put risks posed by natural and man-made hazards front and center in investment choices, to curb disaster-related economic damage around the globe. With climate change stoking a rise in the frequency and intensity of weather hazards […] View More
Save the Date: International Day for Disaster Reduction – Oct. 13, 2016!
Mark your calendars: The International Day for Disaster Reduction will be held Oct. 13, 2016, and it’s a great time for organizations around the world to share their experiences reducing mortality and improving health outcomes following disasters. This year, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) campaign is Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing […] View More
DRI in the News: Malaysia and DRI-KL2016 in the Spotlight
DRI-KL2016, DRI Malaysia’s recent regional event held in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 23-24, has drawn the attention of multiple international news outlets, particularly remarks made there by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Madius Tangau. Madius stressed the vital role BCM-certified professionals play in ensuring that businesses continue to operate in the event of a […] View More
Bird’s Eye View: The Post-Brexit World
A periodic look at global resilience trends and expert opinion from our man in London By Lyndon Bird, Chair of the DRI Future Vision Committee On Thursday 23rd June 2016, the electorate of the United Kingdom voted by a majority of around 4% to LEAVE the European Union. This vote (now universally known as Brexit) seems […] View More
Former White House Official Among New Future Vision Committee Members
DRI’s Future Vision Committee is proud to announce the addition of two new members, including one with years of experience working with the White House under two U.S. presidential administrations and another with significant experience in the Australian public sector. Richard Reed is Senior Vice President, Disaster Cycle Services at the American Red Cross. In this role, he leads the […] View More
