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. Register now for DRI2026 in Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 22-25, 2026.
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.
Take the DRI Risk Survey: Share Your Thoughts on Cybersecurity, Climate Change, Supply Chain, Artificial Intelligence, and More!
In just 10 minutes, you can help shape your profession by taking our annual risk and resilience survey. Your responses help create the survey results in our annual Trends and Predictions reports, which have become important sources of information for everyone concerned with the current and future state of resilience. This year’s survey has been […] View More
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: June-Sept. 2025
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 an in-person meeting on June 12 at Cowboy Jack’s in Bloomington, MN, on the topic, […] View More
Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRI’s Rachael Elliott (Part 2 – AI and Supply Chain)
Rachael Elliott is Director of Global Strategy and Innovation for DRI International. With nearly 20 years of experience leading commercial research in organizations, she has particular expertise in the technology side of resilience, and a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can help to transform the resilience of organizations. In the second of a two-part […] View More
Where AI and Resilience Meet: A Q&A With DRI’s Rachael Elliott (Part 1 – AI and BCM)
Rachael Elliott is Director of Global Strategy and Innovation for DRI International. With nearly 20 years of experience leading commercial research in organizations, she has particular expertise in the technology side of resilience, and a keen interest in how artificial intelligence can help to transform the resilience of organizations. In the first of a two-part […] View More
FM’s Laurel Rudnick Joins DRI International Board of Directors
DRI International is proud to welcome its newest board member, Laurel Rudnick. Currently Chief Underwriting Officer at FM, she brings two decades of experience in engineering and insurance. “I am excited to welcome Laurel to the DRI International Board of Directors,” said Michele Turner, Board Chair. “Her executive leadership in the insurance industry will bring […] View More
What to Expect from the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Hurricane season kicks off June 1. How should resilience professionals plan for another turbulent year of storms? Here’s what the latest climate data is predicting. The Weather Channel currently expects 19 storms to form, nine of which will become hurricanes and four of which will reach Category 3 status or stronger. This mostly agrees with […] View More
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: Summer 2025
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 – On May 8, BRPW will host “An Introduction to Adaptive Business Continuity” with Mark Armour online; on […] View MoreDRI International Announces Rachael Elliott as Director of Global Strategy and Innovation
DRI is happy to welcome Rachael Elliott as its new Director of Global Strategy and Innovation. An experienced thought leader, she brings decades of knowledge on technology and research to the position. “I am excited about joining DRI and bringing my knowledge of the global resilience industry to an organization which offers best-in-class programs for […] View MoreDRI International Announces Ray Seid, MBCP, as Senior Director of Education
DRI International is proud to welcome Ray Seid, MBCP, CBCLA, ARMP, CHPCP, CCRP, CPSCP, as its new Senior Director of Education. A resilience practitioner with decades of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, and related disciplines, Seid is also a seasoned DRI instructor who holds a certification in each of DRI’s certification tracks – […] View More
DRI International Announces Michelle Cross, MBCP, as New President and CEO
DRI International is proud to announce its new President and CEO, Michelle Cross. A seasoned resilience professional, longtime board member, and DRI Certified Professional, Cross brings decades of experience to the role. “I am incredibly honored to join DRI International – the world’s most prestigious resilience organization,” said Cross, who holds Master Business Continuity Professional […] View More
