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. Join us at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-5, 2025. Register now!
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.
The DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program (VOP) Co-Chair was recently selected to receive the State of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation Award, bestowed on him Nov. 9 by United States Congressman John Carter, Congressional District 31 of Texas. This commendation is…
I am 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle, and to the south the Northern Lights dance low on the horizon. I am 150 miles further north than northernmost Alaska, and a three-hour flight from the nearest city (there are…
As members of a small, tight-knit community of veterans who have successfully transitioned from military service to business continuity careers, we understand the unique challenges that come with navigating this unique professional journey. We know firsthand the immense value that…
When Koen Berglund heads to North Carolina State University this fall, the sky is the limit – literally. The inbound freshman has his sights on a degree in aerospace engineering, a goal that grew from a shared experience between him…
Alex Wartecki, an undergraduate studying at Queen’s University in Ontario, knows a lot about…well, a lot. He has been president of the Debate Club, co-director of the Band and Strings Club, and a lifelong athlete in everything from taekwondo to…
Congratulations to Dan Thompson, one of two recipients of a DRI Scholarship Award, announced at the recent Collegiate Conference held at University College London. He is a consultant at the World Bank as well as a Ph.D. student at UCL.…
Congratulations to Peniel Ibe, one of the recipients of a DRI Scholarship, announced at our recent Collegiate Conference at University College London. Ibe is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree at UCL. We spoke with her to get her…
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 Veterans Outreach Program is proud to honor this November’s Veterans Day with its work. In the past year, 94 scholarships have been awarded, bringing the total to more than 1,000 since the committee's inception. Click here to…
The DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Committee (WBCM) is proud to welcome two new additions, each with extensive resilience experience, to its Executive Committee leadership: Melody Wen, ABCP, and Aubrey Wade, CBCP. They will be leading WBCM’s Programs and Engagement…
