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).
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.
This is Leah Sawyer, from the board of the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM), a non-profit industry group dedicated to women supporting women in the field of business continuity with learning and networking. Welcome to an exciting…
Welcome to an exciting interview with a business continuity powerhouse, Camila Pezzutti Domingues Ishikawa, who is a Vice President at the Brazil-based Banco Rendimento and founded the WBCM chapter for Latin American and the Caribbean. Camila took the time…
Jriya Van is a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2021 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, is on track to becoming a certified professional with DRI International. What’s your professional background? How did you get here? For the…
Angel Roebuck is Emergency Management Liaison Officer for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2021 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified ABCP with DRI International. What’s your professional…
Marina Foerster has been a manager in medical device sales and is a recent recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship. As a result, has earned her ABCP certification with DRI International. What is your professional background? How…
Kelly Maher is a professional mentor/coach with The Honor Foundation, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2021 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified CBCP with DRI International. What’s your professional background? How did you get here?…
Maira Zahur is an International Development professional with experience in Emergency Management (EM), Crisis Management (CM) and Business Continuity (BC). She is a recent recipient of the DRI Foundation's Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, has earned her CBCP…
Eliz White-Peters is a C-suite executive assistant, recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, is working towards certification with DRI International. What is your professional background? How did you get there? As proprietor of…
By Samantha Calonita Certified Life & Career Coach Back by popular demand! Samantha Calonita spoke as part of the Women in BCM track at DRI2020. Her session was such a big hit, that the WBCM Committee asked her to provide…
Carrie Cox is Senior Manager, HR Relations for U.S. Retail at Staples Inc., a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, has received her ABCP certification with DRI International. What is your professional background? How…
