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).
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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.
2023 Roundup: The Year in Cyberattacks
With cyberattacks becoming more common and more varied, a few stood out this year for the ways they impacted the organizations that were hit. 2023 was another big year for malware, ransomware, brute force attacks, and any number of other methods of cybercrime, meaning you can read multiple “top cyberattack” lists and see surprisingly little […] View More
Cybersecurity Month: New Guidance for Tackling Phishing Attacks
As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues, a multi-department security team has partnered to issue new guidance for organizations of all sizes on stopping phishing attacks before they do irreparable harm. “Phishing Guidance: Stopping the Attack Cycle at Phase One” is a cybersecurity information sheet developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), NSA, the […] View More
Business Continuity Awareness Week: Cyber Resilience
Today’s Business Continuity Awareness Week subject spotlights cyber resilience! Organizations today are confronted by a wide range of cyberattacks, and your organization is no exception. There are countless opportunities for hackers to cause massive disruptions, all of which will require a response that will involve you. DRI’s Cyber Resilience course prepare you to address cyber […] View More
The Rise In Power Grid Attacks Leave Businesses With A New Variation On A Familiar Threat – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“When an attack on an electrical substation in Moore County, North Carolina left thousands in the state without power through the following week, it became a wakeup call throughout the country that our power grid is dangerously vulnerable. “Resilience experts have long recognized the inherent dangers to power grids, primarily a result of the usual […] View More
Pandemic, Ukraine, Power Grids, Supply Chain: 2022 in Review
2022 has been, of course, another eventful year for resilience professionals. Here are some of the biggest stories we covered this year in Drive. January: Omicron Response Puts One More Strain on Already-Struggling Small Businesses Read the 7th Annual DRI Predictions Report and Keep the Conversation Going at DRI2022 February: ‘Who’s THAT Guy?!’ When Telework […] View More
Supply Chain Crisis: Are You Staying on Top of the Ever-Evolving Risks?
High-impact supply chain events are now an everyday fact of life for businesses. But while most organizations can identify the causes of these disruptions, not enough are spotting risks before they become disasters. Based on an Interos survey of 1,500 decision makers across multiple industries, the average annual cost of supply chain disruptions to each […] View MoreHow Has Your Organization Managed Supply Chain and Other Top Risks? Tell Us in This Quick Survey!
Resilience professionals have no shortage of challenges — extreme weather, cyber attacks, the continuing supply chain crisis, to name a few. Take this short survey to let us know what’s at the top of your list. Your replies are a critical component of the DRI Future Vision Committee’s upcoming 8th annual Trends and Predictions Reports. […] View More
Is the UK Putting COVID-19 in the Rear View Too Early?
A recent survey of the United Kingdom’s financial sector sees pandemic response dropping in its risk ranking – are they ignoring indicators that we’re not done with the pandemic yet? The Bank of England’s 2022 H1 Systemic Risk Survey asked the UK financial sector how confident they are in the financial system and which risks […] View More
Work From Home Risks: These 3 Threats Are on the Rise
A recent survey of executives has identified a growing “triple threat” to North American organizations that can be traced back to telework and hybrid arrangements. KPMG in Canada surveyed more than 600 executives across multiple industries. The results point to organizations facing a “threat loop” of fraud, compliance risk, and cybersecurity threats. 60% of those […] View More
2022 Predictions: Is a News Organization Hack Imminent?
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 7th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2022 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for a prediction about the likelihood of a cyber-attack on a news organization and its potential consequences. Prediction 6: […] View More
