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.
Hurricane Helene cut a terrible swath through the southeastern United States, and in the aftermath, resourceful organizations have been working non-stop to help the region recover. One such organization is All Hands and Hearts, a recent recipient of DRI Foundation…
Throughout Jan. 2025, California’s Los Angeles and San Diego counties were devastated by a series of destructive wildfires that resulted in at least 29 deaths, as well as the destruction of more than 18,000 homes and buildings, forcing the evacuation…
The DRI Foundation would like to congratulate Keith Pierson, CBCP, winner of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award, presented to him at the Awards of Excellence Gala at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 4. “I have had the honor and…
The DRI Foundation is pleased to share its 2023-2024 Annual Review, celebrating a year of giving back and moving forward. DRI 2024 Annual Review
In May 2024, extreme flooding hit southern Brazil, forcing the evacuation of whole cities as roads and bridges were destroyed. In the aftermath, at least 150 died with hundreds more unaccounted for. With input from the Women in BCM Committee’s…
As we look back on DRI2024's Volunteer Day, we want to thank everyone who ventured out into the marsh of south Louisiana to help rebuild the disappearing coastline. Through the Foundation's partnership with Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), our…
One of the DRI Foundation’s primary giving goals is to support communities that are prepared and resilient in the face of disasters. The West Slope Foundation of El Dorado County, CA, also recognizes this goal, and has received financial support…
The DRI Foundation is excited to announce the Volunteer Day activities in conjunction with DRI2024, coming to New Orleans Mar. 3-6, 2024. This is your DRI Foundation at work — creating meaningful connections in our communities and engaging members of…
The DRI Foundation has released its latest annual review, detailing its giving and volunteerism efforts in 2022 and 2023. “The DRI Foundation’s mission is to provide financial, educational and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters,” said…
The DRI Foundation is pleased to support the NJ-based Tri-State Canine Response Team, which provides a wide range of animal services and training to areas in need. Founded in 2015, this all-volunteer nonprofit was formed to help first responders in…
