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. Register now for DRI2026 in Jacksonville, Florida, Feb. 22-25, 2026.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions: Differences between BCLE AUD ISO 22301 and BCLE AUD NFPA 1600 audit courses
DRI’s audit courses describe and explain the requirements in the identified international standard. Core competencies – including risk assessment, business impact analysis, continuity strategies, and crisis communications – are addressed in similar ways within both courses. Content specific to NFPA 1600 (such as emergency management, employee assistance and support, and crisis management) is not included, […] View More
BCM in the Age of AI – Questions Every Resilience Professional Should Ask
By Chloe Demrovsky President and CEO, DRI International The transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining momentum across industries and professions. How will AI transform business continuity management (BCM) and build operational resilience? A lot of the conversation has understandably been about the risks, but what are the potential benefits? As organizations strive […] View More
Upcoming Webinar: How ESG Will Impact BCM
Join us Aug. 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a live webinar on how environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) impacts the business continuity profession! ESG has become a major topic of discussion. How should the resilience community navigate ESG to better manage sustainability and develop best practices for their organizations? A new report from […] View More
Your Insights Help Shape the Profession: Take This Short Survey
In less than 10 minutes, you can help shape your profession by taking our annual risk survey. You’ll also be creating useful information for yourself and your peers. You know how you’re always looking for statistics to back up your budget requests or influence upper management? Well, the results of this survey are an important […] View More
Finance Sector Climate Plans May Not Be Enough
When it comes to managing emerging risks from climate change, the financial services sector has many mitigation strategies in place. But a recent analysis says the current techniques aren’t considering the most severe impacts to come. The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and the University of Exeter has released a new report, “The Emperor’s […] View More
Extreme Heat is Creating ‘Quiet Killer’ Conditions: Business Leaders Keep Your Cool! – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“We’re in the dead center of summer, and as extreme climate change creates every type of challenge imaginable – floods, droughts, storms, wildfires – the question many business leaders may be asking is, “What can I do about it? Before you write off the weather as being beyond your control, read on to learn about […] View More
Collaborative Partner Organization News: July 10, 2023
As the leading nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters, DRI relies on a wide network of partner organizations who share that mission and promote greater resiliency. DRI encourages Certified Professionals to actively support these valuable partner organizations. Here’s what’s coming up in your region: MidAmerica Contingency Planning Forum […] View More
New DRI White Paper: Bringing Business Continuity to the State Emergency Management Stage
You’re invited to read DRI’s latest white paper, detailing the Maryland Department of Emergency Management’s (MDEM) experiences incorporating business continuity training at a statewide level to improve its resilience planning. This case study outlines the challenges and rewards MDEM dealt with, its plans going forward, and its recommendations for other public sector offices working to […] View MoreNew Global Resilience Ranking Has Bad News for One Part of the U.S.
The latest ranking of global resilience has ranked 130 countries on key indicators of top concern to the private sector. Where does your region fall? FM Global’s interactive online 2023 Resilience Index is now available. Designed to help businesses with strategic decision-making, the index ranks countries on 15 measures within the areas of economy, risk […] View More
Is Skyrocketing Stress the Next Resilience Threat?
It’s no surprise that the past few years have been taxing for the global workforce. But according to the latest Gallup polls, those stress levels aren’t going down anytime soon – and it could take a major toll on companies’ resilience capabilities. The annual Gallup State of the Global Workplace surveyed thousands of employees in […] View More
