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.
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.
DRI Speaking Engagements: June 24, 2019
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. Critical Facilites Summit 9/24/2019 Join senior-level professionals responsible for the design, construction, management and operations of all mission critical facilities at the 7th annual Critical […] View More
International Glossary for Resilience: Now Online and Interactive!
DRI International is proud to announce a new upgrade for the International Glossary for Resilience: You can now easily search for terms alphabetically and by keyword on our interactive web page! The International Glossary for Resilience is a language guide designed to improve communications and increase clarity across the business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience community. Carefully […] View More
Is Your Company The Next Target (Or Google Or Argentina) Of A Massive IT Failure? – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Bloomberg reported that an internal Target glitch may cost the company up to $50 million. Cybersecurity incidents perpetrated by malicious actors may make the headlines more often because they are full of crime and international mystery. However, a plain old technology failure that is related to internal problems such as lack of investment or human error can […] View More
Introducing DRI’s New Business Continuity Professional Hiring Guide — Free to Download!
Is your organization searching for the perfect resilience professional to fit your needs? If the right hire seems like an important decision now, wait until you’re faced with a crisis. As the oldest and largest nonprofit institute representing business continuity management and resilience fields, DRI International has developed a guide to help you — free to […] View More
Studio Claimed Lost Recordings Were Backed Up – A Decade Later, The Truth Comes Out
Back in 2008, a fire at Universal Studios Hollywood claimed a selection of the studio’s early films, but supposedly left its classic music vault alone. New reporting reveals the fire was a lot worse than that – and it’s a cautionary tale for both data backup and crisis management. A New York Times Magazine article […] View More
Watch: DRI’s Chloe Demrovsky Presents on Overcoming the Global Preparedness Gap
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky recently presented “Stronger Together: Deploying Cross-Sectoral Collaboration to Overcome the Global Preparedness Gap” at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland. Thanks to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, now you can watch that presentation online! View More
Tornado Season is in Overdrive – And You May Be In Its Path
Since the 1950s, the annual number of tornadoes in the United States has held fairly steady. But this year has been breaking all the rules – why has there been such a spike in large tornado clusters? So far, 2019 has seen 935 reported tornadoes in the U.S. – up from an average of 743 […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: June 10, 2019
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. New York Association of Realty Managers 06/18/2019 – 06/18/2019 New York, NY United States DRI Director of Global Operations Kelsey Rose will present on increasing outreach […] View More
Cyber Resilience Q&A Webinar: The Answers to Your Compelling Questions — Coming June 26!
Complex and often confounding, all things cyber resilience are challenging continuity and resilience professionals worldwide. Attend this webinar for a frank and informative discussion of challenges and solutions. We’ll go beyond the theoretical to provide thoughtful answers to your real-world questions. We’re building this webinar based on your most burning questions! Register for the June 26 […] View More
Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Starts June 1: What Can We Expect?
“Near-normal” is the current prediction for this year’s June-November Atlantic Hurricane Season. But what does that actually mean, and how are these storms being tracked? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects a 40% chance of a near-normal season, with a likely range of 15-19 named storms with winds of 39 […] View More
