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.
How a Hurricane Could Make the Pandemic Worse
With an extremely active hurricane season still underway, a new study warns of how storm evacuations could create a massive spread of COVID-19 in the United States. South Florida residents are no strangers to facing hurricanes, but this is the first time in modern history they’ve also had to take into account their ability to […] View More
Watch the Hi-Res Business Continuity Exercises Webinar – and Register for the Workshop
If you missed our latest DRI webinar on business continuity exercises – or want to share with your team or colleagues – you can now watch a high resolution version on our website! Community management expert Lisa Orloff provides an overview of effective disaster exercises to assess your business continuity plan. The webinar reviews the […] View More
UN Global Assessment Report Issues Call for Papers
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has issued a Call for Contributing Papers addressing risk and sustainability as part of its upcoming UN Global Assessment Report (GAR) for 2022, due by Sept. 4. Published every three years, the GAR is a result of contributions by public and private organizations worldwide, taking stock […] View More
Are You Ready for National Preparedness Month?
September is an excellent time for resilience practitioners to bring readiness to the forefront with National Preparedness Month! This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” With the coronavirus pandemic on all our minds, there’s no better time to encourage preparedness in the community. This year’s weekly activities: Week 1 (September 1-5): […] View More
DRI FAQ: Answering Your Questions on COVID-19, CEAPs, Certification and More
To help our resilience community navigate the ins ond outs of DRI certification and other organizational inquiries, we’ll be providing this continuing FAQ! Q: Are there any changes to Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAPs) requirements due to Covid-19 especially since most conferences have been cancelled? We understand that earning CEAPs has been challenging during this […] View More
Business Interruption Insurance Claims Aren’t Paying Out During the Pandemic
During the pandemic, many business owners thought they could count on business interruption insurance – but they were wrong. Why are so many claims being denied? As reported by the New York Times, thousands of businesses have found out that the business interruption insurance policies they bought – to replace portions of lost revenue when […] View More
How Does Employee Stress Impact Cybersecurity?
Employees are commonly known as one of the weaker links in an organization’s cybersecurity – after all, it’s easier to trick people into giving them network access than attempting an actual breach. But understanding why employees make these mistakes can have a major effect on improving security in the long run. A recent study, “The […] View More
Survey: COVID-19 Has Hampered UK Business Brexit Readiness
UK business leaders continue to struggle with preparations for Brexit before the end of the transition period, both because of confusion over changes, and the added challenge of the coronavirus pandemic. Only 24% of UK business leaders believe their organizations are completely ready for the end of the Brexit transition period ending Dec. 31, 2020, […] View MoreAnnouncing DRI’s Newest Can’t-Miss Workshop: Business Continuity Exercises!
Be sure your program is hitting the mark — take this in-depth, intensive BC exercise workshop! Putting your program to the test is more important now than ever before. With this new, online, two-day course, you’ll build the confidence and skills it takes to establish an exercise program or take yours to the next level. Designed […] View More
Register Now: BCM Effectiveness Exercises Webinar Aug. 19
Join community management expert Lisa Orloff on Aug. 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET for an overview of effective disaster exercises to assess your business continuity plan. The webinar will review the key learning objectives of successful models, including DRI’s Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management and The Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Plan (HSEEP). The […] View More
