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.
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.
Resources for Government/Policymakers
DRI can provide expert guidance, policy advice and training for government entities and organizations looking to partner with government agencies.
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.
Deadly Cyclone Among the Most Damaging Disasters of March
March’s most catastrophic and costly weather events included severe floods in the U.S., a record-setting windstorm in Europe, and the deadly Cyclone Idai. The most recent Global Catastrophe Recap has compiled the most devastating natural disasters to hit in March 2019. Among them: Following a series of damaging tornadoes in the southeastern U.S., severe storms […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: April 9, 2019
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 at these upcoming events. ACP South Texas Chapter Meeting 04/18/2019 Houston, TX United States DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be giving the keynote presentation on Global Trends […] View More
Ask Betsy: The Dreaded ‘You Should Smile More’ Comment
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: The other day my boss talked to me about my upcoming […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Building Resilience through Disaster Risk Reduction in the South Pacific
By Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO, DRI International The small island countries of the Pacific are vulnerable to many hazards including cyclones, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. And more recently, climate change poses growing challenges including sea level rise, increasingly severe storms and changes in rainfall patterns. Chronic stressors like population growth, poverty, and […] View More
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Fighting Phishing with Employee Education
Want to reduce your organization’s risk of cybersecurity incidents? The key is educating employees before bad habits set in, according to new research. The healthcare sector is particularly susceptible to phishing attacks because high employee turnover leads to an influx of new staffers without previous cybersecurity training, says a new report from the Journal of […] View More
Supply Chain Risk: What Can We Learn From 2018 Challenges?
To prepare for the future, look to the past – especially when it comes to supply chain risks. Last year’s major hurdles, from extreme weather to cyber attacks to industry production shutdowns, will result in new trends for 2019, including trade wars, material shortages, and other headaches. A recent report from DHL has examined last […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: April 1, 2019
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 at these upcoming events. New York Association of Realty Managers Buildings NY Conference 04/02/2019 New York, NY United States DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be speaking at the NYARM’s […] View More
New Updates to the DRI Digital Badge Platform: Blockchain Verification and Cyber Resilience!
We’re excited to bring you a new and improved DRI digital badge experience courtesy of our digital badge partner, Acclaim (recently acquired by Credly). This includes: New Personalized Dashboard: The new Acclaim digital badge dashboard will show you the value of your DRI credentials and even suggest how you can best leverage and share your achievements. […] View More
Ask Betsy: Next Steps After Getting Cut Out of the Loop
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: Unfortunately, I recently encountered an experience where a senior woman cut […] View More
GDPR Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
On Nov. 29, 2018, DRI presented the webinar “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. Discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity were DRI Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird, along with Ovidiu Diaconescu, and Luuk Akkermans. As a follow-up to the presentation, one attendee asked: “Most other Data Protection Law’s […] View More
