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.
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.
Survey: Only 29% of Companies Expect Full Operating Capacity During Outbreak
Struggling with work restrictions, supply chain disruptions, and other impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, only 29% of companies say they can continue to be fully operational, according to a recent survey. In a recent Rapid Ratings State of Supply Chain Survey of more than 1,300 organizations worldwide, 57% of respondents expect to be partially […] View More
NOAA Forecast Calls for Heavy Flooding in the U.S.
While the coronavirus outbreak is taking up most of the headlines, resilience professionals know there’s always more than one crisis on the horizon to prepare for. Case in point: the upcoming spring forecast predicting widespread flooding throughout the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting above-average temperatures for spring, […] View More
COVID-19 Related Cybersecurity Risks on the Rise
As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, many companies are instituting work-from-home policies – and creating a new outlet for cybercriminals to prey on employees’ weaker security, as well as their pandemic fears. A recent Europol report warns that hackers are shifting tactics to target remote workers, responding to their decreased mobility, increase in telework, […] View More
COVID-19: Tips For Working From Home
Working from home during a crisis can be challenging. From writing your WFH rulebook to handling your furry pet friends, DRI offers a few pointers to help you set yourself – and your new workspace – up for success. Click here to download the free PDF from the DRI Library (login required). View More
‘Not Your Typical COVID-19 White Paper’ – Download Now from the DRI Library
“By now you have certainly been bombarded with material about COVID-19. From a vast array of projections for the spread of the contagion, to tips on how long to wash your hands, to the use and effectiveness of surgical masks, to political rhetoric and deniers, the flow of information never ceases. The objective of this […] View More
A Message to the DRI Community about COVID-19
I want to take this opportunity to reach out to you about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and share what DRI is doing to continue supporting you. We know that you, our DRI certified resilience professionals, are actively responding to this public health crisis. We have tremendous faith in your skills and dedication and we are beyond […] View More
Congratulations to DRI’s Latest Honor Roll Award Recipient: AnneMarie Staley
DRI congratulates AnneMarie Staley, DRI Board Director and Foundation Chair, for being the recipient of this year’s DRI International Honor Roll Award. The prestigious award was presented as part of DRI2020 on Mar. 3 in Savannah, GA. “While there were many excellent candidates, I can think of no one who deserves this prestigious honor more,” […] View More
Celebrating International Women’s Day With the Women in BCM Committee
March 8 is International Women’s Day 2020, celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality – a perfect day to spotlight the work being done by the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee! The WBCM Committee had a major presence at DRI2020, with a dedicated track of breakout sessions and […] View More
DRI International Announces 2020 Awards of Excellence Winners
DRI International (‘DRI’), the world’s leading business continuity and disaster recovery training organization, is pleased to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals listed below as the winners of the 2020 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. “We are so proud of this year’s award […] View More
Why The Business Impact Of The Coronavirus Will Linger—And What To Do About It – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Why are markets so spooked? The economic concerns are not so much about the virus itself. They are about the prolonged impact of supply shortages paired with wavering consumer confidence and reduced spending due to response measures. With case numbers growing in Italy, supply chain fears increase. The spread of Covid-19 and attempts to contain […] View More
