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’s Next Spanish-Language Webinar Scheduled for Sept. 10: Register Now!
Registration is now open for DRI’s latest Spanish-language webinar, Resiliencia en las Organizaciones: “Adrián Sanchez, CBCP, profesional con 15 años de experiencia profesional en BCM y Resiliencia, será el expositor principal del webinar este 10 de Setiembre de 2019 en el horario 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CDT sobre la resiliencia desde una perspectiva integral […] View More
You’re Invited to the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience September Happy Hour!
Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for our September networking happy hour in New York City! This event is open to all resilience professionals (business continuity, risk management, emergency management, etc.) that are either in the beginning stages of their careers or invested in those who are. The first 30 people to RSVP will […] View More
After El Paso And Dayton: Resilience In The Face Of Trauma – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Strong leadership will be required to address this traumatic topic in a caring and meaningful way. To help prepare, every kind of organization needs to have an emergency action plan for how to address active shooter terrorism and other forms of workplace violence.” DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky touches on the recent tragedies in […] View More
Download DRI’s Latest White Paper on The Changing Role of Resilience Professionals
The DRI International Career Survey was intended to assess how the role of the resilience professional is changing. We wanted to know how resilience professionals feel about their roles, where they sit within organizations, and how they interact with related disciplines. Download the white paper from the DRI Library for the results! View More
Now It’s Getting Serious: Brexit Threatens the Pizza Supply Chain
If a no-deal Brexit leads to chaos for the UK/European Union supply chain, at least one company is prepared to ride out the confusion: Domino’s Pizza. In a recent earnings statement, the UK branch of the fast food company recognized the “increased risk of disruption to raw material supplies,” about a third of which come […] View More
2019 Thus Far: Flooding and Extreme Weather Account for Deadliest and Costliest Disasters
First the good news: global losses from natural disaster and the number of destructive events for the first half of 2019 are below the average. Now the bad news: these events are still projected to cost at least $73 billion, and the year’s not done yet. The Global Catastrophe Recap of the first half of […] View More
Nominations Now Open for the 2020 DRI Awards of Excellence
The DRI International Awards of Excellence will be presented at DRI2020 on March 3, 2020 at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, GA. These awards recognize excellence and innovation in the fields of business continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. Nominations are now open for the awards, with a […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: August 5, 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. DRI Webinar: Resiliencia en las Organizaciones 09/10/19 Web-Based Adrián Sanchez, CBCP, profesional con 15 años de experiencia profesional en BCM y Resiliencia, será el expositor principal […] View More
How Do You Solve a Business Disruption Like The 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
Every Olympic host city has to figure out how to keep its businesses operating while incorporating a staggering influx of visitors on its transportation and infrastructure. As Tokyo gears up for the 2020 games, it’s come up with a bold solution: everyone stay home! More than eight million people commute into Tokyo every day, using […] View More
Survey: Brexit Beats Natural Disasters and Cyberattacks for Supply Chain Disruption
Uncertainty over Brexit has gone on so long it has practically become part of the landscape for European BCM professionals. But a recent survey of UK business decision makers reveals that this ongoing uncertainty has had a troubling impact on the supply chain – worse than any natural disaster or cyberattack. The June 2019 report, […] View More
