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.
2021 Predictions: Will the Economy Really Recover?
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 what COVID-19 vaccines might mean for economic recovery. Prediction: A strong financial recovery, except in […] View More
Watch: DRI’s Chloe Demrovsky on Future-Proofing Companies at the CAN DO Innovation Summit
As leaders across business and government are re-evaluating the status quo and evaluating lessons learned, this recent CAN DO Innovation Summit discussion between DRI President Chloe Demrovsky and Glasgow City of Science and Innovation’s Susie Mitchell will provide tactical insight on how to strengthen and future-proof your company by improving business continuity practices. Watch the […] View More
2021 Predictions: How Will International Relationships Evolve?
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 the global political climate is expected to change, particularly with a […] View More
2021 Predictions: How Will COVID-19 Vaccines Impact the Year?
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 the Covid-19 vaccine will likely be received worldwide. Prediction 1: A […] View MoreUK Businesses Win Right to COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Claims
The UK Supreme Court has ruled that businesses can claim insurance payouts for pandemic-related losses, dismissing insurance companies’ argument that their “business interruption” policies didn’t cover them. The case was brought to the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority on behalf of 370,000 affected policy holders, who had learned earlier this year that the business insurance interruption […] View More
Letter From the President: 2020 at-a-glance
From the President: 2020 was a difficult year for everyone and the crisis is far from over. I want to acknowledge the ongoing challenge presented by Covid-19 and share what DRI is doing to continue assisting you. We know that our resilience professionals around the world are still actively responding to the public health crisis. […] View MoreWEF Risks Report: Economic and Environmental Damage Soon, Resource Crises and Tech Threats Later
The latest edition of the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report is urging the world to take the current pandemic as a wake-up call to pay attention to long-term risks we may be ignoring. The 16th edition of the WEF report rates risks according to when respondents perceive they will pose a critical threat […] View More
Read DRI’s 6th Annual Predictions Report and Register for the Resilience Excellence Summit!
What does the future hold for the resilience community? Find out with the DRI Future Vision Committee’s 6th Annual Predictions Report – resilience predictions for the profession by the profession. This free downloadable report looks at what to expect in 2021, including: The COVID-19 vaccine rollout Financial challenges Extreme weather Global unrest, and much more. Learn more […] View More
Announcing the 2021 DRI Awards of Excellence Finalists!
Each year, the DRI International Awards of Excellence program honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. We’re pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Awards of Excellence. This year’s winners will be revealed as part of a special free event, the Resilience Excellence […] View More
Pandemic Survey Highlights European Risk Management Response
A year into the coronavirus pandemic, here’s a snapshot of how organizations throughout Europe have measured their risk management response so far. The Federation of Risk Management Associations (FERMA) recently published “Risk Management, Recovery, and Resilience,” a survey of 314 risk and insurance management professionals in Europe during COVID-19. It found that in the immediate […] View More
