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).
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.
Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: January Editorial
Extinction Rebellion, Yellow Vests, Pro and Anti Brexiteers, Dump Trump Campaigners, Hong Kong Protests By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer DRI International Nowadays, it seems that the response to anything you don’t like is to come out on the streets and demonstrate. Of course, Hong Kong is the odd one out in this frenzy of […] View More
DRI’s Lyndon Bird Presents BCM Challenges to Disaster Response Expo
In December 2019, London Olympia hosted the International Disaster Response Expo, one of Europe’s largest security and disaster response exhibitions and conference programs. One of the core steams was Crisis Management and Lyndon Bird, DRI Chief Knowledge Officer, helped the UK publication Crisis Response Journal showcase this vital subject. In his presentation, Lyndon used the […] View More
2012 London Olympics Webinar Extra: Q&A With Steve Yates
With so much information to get through in our recent webinar on managing mega-events like the 2012 London Olympics, we couldn’t find any time for questions! But presenter Steve Yates was happy to answer the questions you sent in for a special webinar Q&A supplement. Q: What are you doing to prepare for the eventual […] View More
Managing Risks at a Mega-Event Webinar Now on the DRI Website
“Preparing for Mega-Events: Lessons from the 2012 London Olympics,” our recent webinar on how major public event prepares for and plans against mega-sized risks, is now available on our website. This presentation by Steve Yates and Andy Tomkinson takes you through the steps that were used during the preparation, planning and execution of the London […] View More
Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: December Editorial
By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer DRI International In the previous editorial I focused some attention on the situation facing Boeing following the two fatal crashes to their aircraft. I discussed the danger of regulators and companies becoming too close and emphasized the need for an “arms-length” relationship. Since that was written another issue involving […] View More
DRI UK Partner Hosting 1st Annual Resilience Congress
DRI UK partner the Resilience Association is holding its 1st Annual Resilience Congress at Chartered Accountants Hall, One Moorgate Place, in their Auditorium and associated break-out area for refreshments and food, and for your information the tickets for this event are limited. Among the featured speakers for the event are Kelsey Rose, DRI Director of […] 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
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‘The GDPR Has Teeth’: Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird on British Airways’ £183m Fine
“Suddenly all types of business are at risk, as a landmark ruling from the UK information security regulator the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) to fine British Airways £183m for last year’s breach of its security systems has caused shock-waves across the global business community.” DRI Chief Knowledge Officer and Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird […] View More
Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: July Editorial
By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer, DRI International There are two risks that have concerned me for a while and to which the resilience community have not always given sufficient attention. They both relate to the increasing complexity of technology, firstly our failure to fully understand what that technology is really doing and secondly the […] View More
