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.
Are You Including Accountants in Your Risk Management Planning?
Developing a comprehensive enterprise risk management strategy means incorporating every level of business in the planning process – but your organization’s accounting department may be an underutilized resource. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a new report that looks at the role of the accounting profession in effective risk management. In particular, […] View More
Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Cost Companies $184 Million Each Year
Between COVID-19, the Suez Canal blockage, and other surprise disruptions, the past two years haven’t been easy on the global supply chain. A recent international survey estimates a hefty price for organizations as a result – one that goes beyond money. The Interos Annual Global Supply Chain Report surveyed 900 senior IT, IT security and […] View More
Read the June 2021 Crisis Response Journal – Special Subscription Offer for DRI Certified Professionals
The latest edition of the Crisis Response Journal is now available for download from our Library! This issue features an article by DRI Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird investigating whether working from home is a useful stop-gap, or the right way forward. DRI has partnered with CRJ to provide DRI Certified Professionals access to a […] View More
Summer Picnics Struggle Against the Latest Supply Chain Shortages
Over the course of the pandemic, consumers have become more and more familiar with how a supply chain failure can impact their day-to-day lives, whether it’s safety equipment, toilet paper, or even kettlebell weights. But some of the latest shortages seem specially designed to mess with everyone’s summer fun. Chlorine is currently at a premium, […] View More
Can the Summer Olympics Survive Japan’s COVID-19 Surge?
Two years ago, the biggest hurdle for Tokyo as it planned to host the Summer Olympics was balancing local business and transportation needs with the influx of visitors. But then the pandemic hit, and now, as the summer games approach, it must contend with a COVID state of emergency. Current opinion polls show at least […] View More
Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: 2021 COVID-19 Editorial
By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer, DRI Editor Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning January 2021 This is the first edition of the Journal published in 2021, so I wish all our readers and contributors a belated welcome to what is likely to be another strange and stressful year. Given the delay between writing […] 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
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
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
