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.
Improving Incident Management With Mindfulness: Register Now for the April 28 Webinar!
For the last year, we have all been challenged by stressful and ever-changing circumstances. If you feel like it’s taken a toll, the good news is that you’re not alone – a recent CDC study found that stress and anxiety levels in Q2 of 2020 were three times higher than in 2019. That’s why the […] View MoreBrexit: Half of UK Businesses Report Disruptions Post-Withdrawal
Three months into the Brexit withdrawal, just over half of UK businesses say they’ve been dealing with disruptions ranging from small to large due to the new UK/EU trade agreement. According to a YouGov survey of 2,046 business decision makers, 52% say their company has faced disruption since the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement came into effect […] View More
Updates to Your DRI Digital Badges
DRI’s digital badges have become a popular and recognizable way for you to share your credentials and professional qualifications. Now our digital badging provider, Acclaim, will be updating to a new platform name, Credly. Here’s what that means for our Certified Professionals. In 2018, Credly acquired Acclaim, and this is the final step in merging […] View MoreSurvey: How COVID-19 is Changing Risk and Resilience Planning
In 2019, a pandemic wasn’t close to the top of most organizations’ risk priorities. But after a year of coping with the coronavirus outbreak, business leaders say they’re redefining their resilience infrastructure to better prepare for the future. In a recent survey report from Aon, 82% of respondents said a pandemic or major health crisis […] View More
DRI International Announces 2021 Awards of Excellence Winners
DRI International (‘DRI’), the world’s leading business continuity and disaster recovery training organization, is pleased to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals listed below as the winners of the 2021 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. “The annual DRI Awards of Excellence are always […] View More
DRI Glossary Committee Chair Dean Gallup Wins DRI International Honor Roll Award
Congratulations to Dean Gallup, winner of the 2020 DRI International Honor Roll Award! The award was created to honor individuals who have: demonstrated exceptional service to DRI International and materially contributed to the growth and reputation of DRI, made a significant and lasting impact on the field of business continuity, disaster recovery or a closely related […] View More
Top Risks To Consider Before We Return To Work – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“I’ve been having interesting conversations with members of the risk and resilience community on managing return-to-work issues as we start to plan for the end of the Covid-19 crisis. While we now know that much work can be done from home, few leaders want to stay fully remote. According to PwC, three days per week in the office is […] View More2021 Prediction: The Next Pandemic
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 6th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2021 and its impact on the resilience community. Click here to download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for a prediction on how we’ll respond to the next pandemic. Prediction: Fear of another pandemic or other health […] View More
Texas Snowstorm Update: Supply Chain Nightmares for Companies and Residents
With roads still covered in snow and ice and hundreds of thousands still without power after surprise snowfall that rocked the state, supply chains are severely delayed and Texans’ resources are quickly dwindling. For supply lines, the state’s shutdown is impacting everything from trucks to trains to planes, which will have a knock-on effect for […] View More
COVID-19 Changed the Cybersecurity Landscape – Here’s How Cybercriminals Adapted
2020 saw cybersecurity goals change to accommodate a global pandemic and the resulting shift in company and employee technology habits. But naturally, it didn’t take cybercriminals long to change their methods to exploit the “new normal.” In its annual State of Malware Report, MalwareBytes documented how organizations shifted their cybersecurity strategies to accommodate work-from-home employees […] View More
