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.
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: Spring 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 is hosting “The ROI of Business Continuity – Reframe the Conversation to Talk about Value” with […] View More
Strengthening Global Resilience: AFAD and DRI Collaboration
A significant step for Turkish institutional resilience: DRI-Benelux hosts Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), under the Ministry of Interior, for business continuity training. The ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruption has become a defining capability for nations and organizations alike. This is particularly relevant for countries located in high […] View More
DRI International Announces Winners of the 2026 Awards of Excellence
DRI International is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. The Awards of Excellence were presented during the DRI2026 Awards Gala in Jacksonville, FL, at the Hyatt Jacksonville Riverfront. CONSULTANT OF THE YEAR Quinn Einck, CBCP – […] View More
DRI International Glossary for Resilience: New Version Out Now!
DRI International is proud to announce the latest version of the International Glossary for Resilience! The glossary is designed as a language guide to improve communications and increase clarity across the business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience community. “Our workgroup personally experienced evacuation from fires and floods this year, and, in fact, this glossary was […] View More
Climate Change as a Business Continuity Risk: Why Resilience Professionals Need to Act Now – DRI’s Rachael Elliott for Resilience Forward
“For senior management, climate change increasingly represents a strategic risk to value creation rather than a ‘mere’ corporate responsibility issue, as it has been historically. For business continuity and resilience practitioners, it presents a challenge to ensure that long-term, systemic threats are addressed within frameworks that have historically focused on discrete, time-bound incidents.” DRI Director […] View More
Collaborative Partner Spotlight: February-March Events 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 first event of the year is GRID EX – Lessons from a Huge Exercise (Feb. 12), followed […] View More
2026 Predictions: How Will Climate Disasters Be Addressed?
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 11th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2026 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for potential response to climate-caused disasters from world governments. Prediction 4: Climate-related disasters will continue to increase as countries […] View More
2026 Predictions: What is the Outlook on Artificial Intelligence?
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 11th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2026 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for ways organizations are likely to incorporate artificial intelligence. Prediction 4: The use of AI will increase rapidly in […] View More
Resilience in an Age of Structural Uncertainty: A Look Ahead – DRI’s Rachael Elliott for Resilience Forward
“For resilience professionals, the value of the [Predictions Report] lies in its capacity to prompt structured foresight. It highlights how interrelated risks – from geopolitical instability and supply chain fragility to cyber insecurity and climate volatility – are no longer isolated concerns but ones which cascade into each other.” DRI Director of Global Strategy and […] View More
2026 Predictions: Where Will Cyberattacks Strike Next?
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 11th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2026 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for thoughts on how artificial intelligence is changing cyber crime. Prediction 3: There will be an increasing number of […] View More
