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.
Save the date for DRI2027 in Arlington, Texas Feb. 21-24, 2027. 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.
Lobster and KitKat Thefts Sound the Alarm for Supply Chain Cyber Risk
With its cutting-edge digital tracking and technology, supply chain logistics has become one of the most complex aspects of the global economy. But savvy cyber criminals are using these complexities to their advantage, sending cargo theft rates soaring. The FBI has issued a public alert that cyber-enabled cargo theft is surging, as threat actors impersonate […] View More
Why Your AI Agent May Be Your Biggest Cyber Risk
When it’s time to retire your old artificial intelligence agents, what is your process? If you realized you don’t have one, the good news is you’re far from alone. But the bad news is your organization may be vulnerable to an under the radar threat. In its recently published Autonomous but Not Controlled: AI Agent […] View More
Operational Resilience is Entering Its Next Phase: It’s Not Just About Regulations Anymore – Rachael Elliott for Resilience Forward
“Operational resilience is becoming more explicitly ecosystem-based …. Regulators are highlighting that regulation is not only about a firm’s own controls, but also about dependencies, concentrations, subcontracting chains, and the sector-wide intelligence that can be drawn from them.” DRI Director of Global Strategy and Innovation Rachael Elliott explores the changing relationship between operational resilience and […] View More
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: Spring/Summer 2026
As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on groups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Resiliency Professionals of Wisconsin – BRPW’s next meeting is May 14, with the discussion topic “Driving Engagement and Culture the Adaptive Way.” […] View More
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace: The Good, the Bad, and the ‘Uh-Oh’
Recent studies have identified how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting the modern workplace. And while it’s providing notable assistance in some aspects, it has also ramped up significant threats. Gallup has released its State of the Workplace: 2026 Report, outlining key insights and trends among companies and employees around the world. Topics covered include employee […] View More
Hurricane Season 2026 is Coming Soon: How Should You Prepare?
Among the highlights of this year’s hurricane predictions, find out how a potential “super El Niño” and the National Weather Service’s updated tracking capabilities will impact storm planning. For this hurricane season (June 1 – Nov. 30), AccuWeather is forecasting 11-16 named storms, four to seven hurricanes, and two to four major hurricanes (Category 3 […] View More
DRI LinkedIn Poll Results: Your Takes on Top Resilience Issues
What challenges do your organizations face with strategy, supply chain, and AI? We asked our community of resilience professionals on LinkedIn, and here’s how they answered! On Resilience Strategies:“Implementing resilience strategies comes with unique obstacles — from budget constraints to cultural resistance. We want to know which challenge hits closest to home.” What is the […] View More
A Bold New Resilience Reality: Themes From DRI2026 – Rachael Elliott for Resilience Forward
“It is clear that supply chain resilience has become an intrinsic part of operational resilience; operational resilience has become increasingly dependent on better data and technology governance; and both are exposed to cyber and geopolitical shocks that now travel through entire business ecosystems rather than just a single organization.” DRI Director of Global Strategy and […] View More
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: April 2026 and Beyond
As the leading nonprofit helping organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on groups that promote greater resiliency. We encourage our Certified Professionals to support these valuable partners. Business Continuity Planners Association – BCPA’s next event is “Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together: A Unified Approach to Cyber Risk,” to be held April […] View More
Michele Ostler Wins DRI International Honor Roll Award
DRI Senior Director of Operations and Conferences Michele Ostler, CBCV, was recognized at the DRI Awards of Excellence Gala in Jacksonville, FL, on Feb. 24, 2026 as she was named this year’s recipient of the prestigious Honor Roll Award. The DRI International Honor Roll Award goes to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to DRI […] View More
