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.
UNDRR: Disaster Risk ‘Out of Control’
For years, disasters have been getting bigger, more complex, and more expensive. According to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), one major reason is inaction on the part of decision makers. A multi-country review by UNDRR looked at how countries are implementing the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction eight years after […] View More
Registration Now Open for the DRI Resilience Excellence Summit – May 2-4, 2022
DRI International will be hosting the Resilience Excellence Summit — a free online event May 2-4, 2022 — including educational sessions and a few words from our Awards of Excellence winners. We launched the Resilience Excellence Summit last year, when in-person conferences were impossible. Even though we did hold a hugely successful, in-person conference this year, many of you […] View More
Guidelines Help Prep for Natural Disasters During a Pandemic
Planning for natural disasters is a challenge during the best of times. How do you manage it during a pandemic? The National Governors Association (NGA) has released a series of best practices that can help states and organizations navigate these treacherous waters. In its recent “Planning for Concurrent Emergencies” memo, the NGA recognizes the issues […] View More
Celebrate This Friday the 13th With a Trip Through Disasters Past
Think Friday the 13th is just a silly superstition? Of course it is. But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have real-world impacts on businesses – an estimated $700 to $800 million dollars are lost every Friday the 13th because people are afraid to shop, travel, and conduct business! And we can’t dismiss some of the […] View More
Continuity and Cupcakes at DRIDay in Brazil
I am delighted to share with all of you in our community an amazing experience we had August 16, 2018. We had the first Latin America WBCM with the support of our partner organization Daryus in Brazil. Snacks and soft drinks were provided, as well as room for us to meet. I brought some cupcakes […] View More
Nominations for the 2019 DRI Awards Are Now Open!
Each year at the DRI International annual conference, the Awards of Excellence program honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. The nominations period is now open, and we can’t wait to see your picks! You can fill out the nomination forms online, or download them as PDFs to […] View More
DRI's Next One-Day Conference: Check Out This Amazing Speaker Lineup!
DRI’s next one-day conference event is coming to the San Francisco Bay Area on July 10, and we’ve got an impressive array of speakers lined up for you! What: The DRI Collegiate Conference Series Where: Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA When: July 10, 2015 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost: $50 donation to the DRI Foundation Directions and Parking: Click […] View More
New Risk Atlas Views Natural Hazards in Major Cities Across the World
The strategic markets of Philippines, China, Japan, and Bangladesh are home to over half of the 100 cities most exposed to natural hazards — posing potential risks to businesses and supply chains all over the world, according to a new hazard map. The 5th annual Natural Hazards Risk Atlas assesses the natural hazard exposure of […] View MorePreparing for Cyber-Terrorism: Watch This Webinar to Learn More
In related news, DRI president Al Berman presented an in-depth look at cyber-terrorism in the ACP-hosted webinar, BCM and Cyber-Terrorism: How It Affects Us and What We Should Be Doing Now. This presentation examines case studies showing the value of including dependencies and why BCM is so essential to a holistic approach to resilience. It […] View More
DRI on Bloomberg TV at 3:10pm EDT Today!
DRI International will be featured today at 3:10 pm EDT on Bloomberg TV’s Street Smart! DRI Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky will be joined by John Odermatt, Managing Director for Citi Office of Emergency Management, for this live discussion, ‘Lessons Learned on the 2-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy.’ Make sure to check it out! View More
