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.
The DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee is proud to present its first Mentor of the Year Award to WBCM Executive Committee member Marsha Buehler, MBCP and VP of Business Resiliency Management and Oversight Management for JP…
The DRI Foundation is pleased to announce a new role for one member of the Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Executive Committee. Robyn Kimbro, MBCP and Sr. Manager of Enterprise Business Continuity for Walmart, will be stepping into the…
The DRI Foundation is a proud supporter of organizations around the world that help create resilient and safe communities. For this reason, it has provided grant funding for Alpha Team K9 Search and Rescue, a training organization based in Atlanta,…
DRI’s Profiles in Resilience highlights the professionals in our industry to learn about their experiences, challenges and lessons learned. For Veterans Day, host Andrea Abrams, CBCP and Senior Business Analyst for Cash Business Continuity and Communications at the Federal Reserve…
Who doesn’t like a fiesta? Come and spend the day with some seniors and help make our Fiesta Extravaganza en Febrero a day to remember. There will be food, activities with prizes and maybe a change to show off your…
Join us for this exciting volunteer opportunity! This event will be about all of our shared experiences as women and the challenges we face in this post-covid environment. Come open hearted and open minded to experience the best that any…
Lisa Maurer is Senior Vice President with Siegel & Stockman, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified ABCP with DRI International. “I am looking to my second career, currently enrolled at…
We're so proud of this year's DRI Foundation Scholarship recipients, Gentry Gardner and Victor Plesco! Watch these special videos each made with their fathers talking about their big wins.
Scholarship season isn’t over yet! Unigo has set up a $2,000 Zombie Apocalypse Scholarship that can be used by students from any discipline to fund their education – a great resource for students of DRI Certified Professionals. In this simple…
DRI Foundation Scholarship winner Gentry Gardner’s impressive list of accomplishments includes an extensive amount of volunteer work, the result of a decision he made at a very young age. “I got involved in scouting back in about first grade, and…
When Todd Plesco, CBCP, received the call that his son, Victor, had won the DRI Foundation Scholarship for high school seniors, he was “shocked – pleasantly so!” It’s no secret Victor is a high achieving student. “As an athlete and…
The DRI Foundation is pleased to announce new roles for members of the Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) group’s Executive Committee. Mitzi Harlor, CBCP, will step into the role of Committee Chair, while Leah Sawyer, MBCP, will fill the…
Get ready to bid in the DRI Foundation spring online auction. Win family-friendly items while supporting our mission. Your giving back helps others to keep moving forward. Items up for auction include: Restaurant gift cards Trips to botanical gardens, theaters…
Two members of the DRI Foundation Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee – Mitzi Harlor and Leah Sawyer – have been honored by the foundation with the Distinguished Service Award. The award was presented at the 2022 DRI Awards…
You simply must carve out 20 minutes of your time for this engaging interview between two WBCM community members – Michele L. Turner and Andrea Abrams! With Turner’s new book – Lessons Learned: Short Stories of Continuity and Resilience – as…
The WBCM Committee is pleased to welcome its new sponsor, BDO! “We’re very grateful to BDO for sponsoring the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management Committee,” says WBCM chair Diane Doering. “With their support, we can continue and expand…
Congratulations to WBCM Chair Diane Doering who has been named to the DRI International Board of Directors! In addition to leading the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management Committee, Doering is VP, Enterprise Risk Management & Governance, Risk &…
When it comes to progress and advancement, Maira Zahur understands the importance of a supportive community. Zahur is a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2021 Women in Business Continuity Management Scholarship, which grants individuals the resources to earn professional certifications…
A growing and vibrant community, the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management Committee today announces the addition of two new members: Robyn Kimbro and Santita Hyman. Kimbro, MBCP, CCRP, is Sr. Manager, Enterprise Business Continuity, Walmart, Inc. where she…
Last year, the Be Rose International Foundation received a grant from the DRI Foundation to support its work helping communities in need in the wake of a wildfire that devastated Sierra Leone. Recently, it sent an update on its progress. …
The DRI Foundation is proud to welcome its newest board member, Frank Perlmutter, CBCP, as Chair of the DRI Foundation Development Committee! Perlmutter has played an active role in the business continuity community for over 20 years. “I am truly…
The DRI Foundation recently made a donation to the People’s Mercy Foundation, a Uganda-based NGO committed to helping its community. Recently the head of the organization reached out with an important update. “So glad to inform you that 50 vulnerable…
The DRI Foundation, with asssistance from DRI United Kingdom, has made a donation to Mind, the UK’s national center for mental health, to support its valuable work with veterans. Operating for more than 70 years, Mind provides mental health information…
As part of its ongoing work supporting veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life, the DRI Foundation, along with DRI United Kingdom, have provided a donation for Help For Heroes, a UK-based veterans charity. Help For Heroes…
Between 2010 and 2020, Antigua and Barbuda suffered through no less than four hurricanes, with no end in sight. The DRI Foundation recognizes the need for proactive responses and making emergency relief supplies available before the next storm strikes, so…
In its continuing efforts to aid communities affected by disasters, the DRI Foundation has provided support to the Global Medical Relief Fund, which aids children who are missing or have lost the use of limbs or eyes, have been severely…
On Aug. 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, causing widespread damage, immediately followed by Tropical Depression Grace two days later, creating additional difficulties for rescue and response teams. As a response, the DRI Foundation has provided financial support to…
Gayle Anders understands that for many, the transition from the military back to the civilian sector is rarely easy. Anders, a DRI Foundation Veteran's Outreach Program Scholarship recipient, believes that the CBCP course and certification are incredibly useful tools in…
As the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program continues to connect with and provide scholarships to U.S. military service members, many notable firsts have occurred. “In one of our courses, we had a global class with students separated by 14 time…
For Jonathan Bernhardt, constant improvement and progress are key. “I’m always continuing down that track of just being better at what I do,” he says. As a recipient of the DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship in 2020, Bernhardt is…
At the start of his career, Keith Pierson was taught that “Flexibility is the key to Airpower.” For years, the Air Force adage has rung true even beyond the bounds of the military. Pierson, a DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program…
After serving in the armed forces for any number of years, veterans are bound to encounter unpredictability during the readjustment to civilian life. James B. Linder, a DRI Foundation Veteran’s Outreach Program Scholarship recipient, believes that the proper way to…
Helen Miller is a physician leader and consultant, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified CBCP with DRI International. What’s your professional background? How did you get here? I am a…
Karen Timmons Brown is an inspector for Information Providers, Inc., a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, is working towards a certification with DRI International. What’s your professional background? How did you get…
Brad Milliken is no stranger to emergency management. From the United States Coast Guard to the White House, Milliken has spent his military and professional career managing and coordinating responses to disasters of all kinds. He’s also a recipient of…
The DRI Foundation is proud provide a $1,000 donation to the Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center in its mission to assist families in need throughout the Los Angeles County area. Open Arms serves some 20,000 Southern California residents…
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…
The DRI Foundation is proud to support the Be Rose International Foundation and its work helping communities in need in the wake of a wildfire that devastated Sierra Leone. The Be Rose International Foundation is continuously helping people in need…
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…
As part of its ongoing Pandemic Relief Fund efforts, the DRI Foundation has provided a grant to South Carolina’s East Cooper Community Outreach for its assistance programs, which have become all the more important during COVID-19. Founded as an emergency…
During the pandemic, food banks have played an essential role in supporting their communities with desperately needed resources. As part of the DRI Foundation’s Pandemic Relief Fund, a regular contribution has been set up for the Hastings Food Pantry. Based…
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…
Houston-based Launch Point Community Development Center is among the most recent recipients of support from the DRI Foundation, which provided a donation as part of its Donations After Disasters Program. Launch Point CDC is a community development, resource and information…
Following the surprise ice storms that hit Texas in winter of 2021, the Houston Food Bank has received funding from the DRI Foundation as part of its Donations After Disasters giving priority. Founded in 1982, Houston Food Bank is America’s…
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…
Get ready to bid in the DRI Foundation's annual online auction benefit, and help support its mission while winning some outstanding items, including: Five-night inclusive package to vacation in Cabo for two adults Retreat to Cape Cod Golf package for…
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…
The DRI Foundation's giving page now supports monthly donations! Your regular support can help people in communities impacted by disasters. It provides grants to help people improve their lives, helping offer valuable training to veterans, and women changing to business…
Founded nine years ago, Be Rose International Foundation’s mission is to help women and children who needed humanitarian assistance and medical aid, and help them escape from poverty. The DRI Foundation is proud to support this organization and update our…
Lisa Blake is Deputy Director, Planning in the New York City Emergency Management Department, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, is on track to becoming a certified CBCP with DRI International. …
The DRI Foundation is proud to accept an unrestricted $5,000 donation on behalf of Amazon. This is part of Amazon’s end-of-year efforts to support local nonprofit and charitable organizations as we continue to navigate the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Melissa Wilson is Assistant to the President at Central Piedmont Community College, a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, is on track to becoming a certified ABCP with DRI International. What’s your professional background?…
Nina Strater is CFO and co-founder of Crafted Compliance, Inc. (doing business as RedPenSec), a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified ABCP with DRI International. What’s your professional background? How did you…
Jamie Beth Maragas is COO and Global Security Compliance Advisor for Crafted Compliance, Inc. (doing business as RedPenSec), a recipient of the DRI Foundation’s 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified CBCP with DRI International. What’s your…
We are proud to announce the latest recipients of the Women in BCM Scholarship! The scholarship is a $3,000 voucher for the 4.5 day workshop and exam. Attendees are trained in the core practices of business continuity and how to…
The DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) committee provides female business continuity, crisis management and disaster recovery professionals with learning and networking opportunities. In this spotlight video, the WBCM committee members illustrate their goals to encourage, empower, and…
Sandra Placide is the Founder of and Event Producer for Illumination Marketing & Events, LLC, a recipient of the DRI Foundation's 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and now a certified ABCP with DRI International. What is your professional background? How…
Stephanie Strazisar is a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Volunteer for the District of Columbia, a recipient of the DRI Foundation's 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a certified ABCP with DRI International. What is your professional…
Isamar Garcia is City Membership Coordinator - Volunteer Leader at Team Rubicon, a recipient of the DRI Foundation's 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a recently certified ABCP with DRI International. What is your professional background? How did…
Frances Whalen is an Emergency Operations & Information Specialist with DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, a recipient of the DRI Foundation's 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship, and as a result, a recently certified ABCP with DRI International. What…
Christina Erdeljohn is Director of Marketing and a Consultant at Symbiote Cloud Security and Consulting, LLC, and one of the recipients of the 2020 Women in BCM Scholarship from the DRI Foundation, which helped her earn her ABCP certification through DRI…
The DRI Foundation is giving back and moving forward, and it's had amazing successes. Here's a look at what we've achieved in these past, challenging months: Over $65,000 raised from July 2019 to June 2020 Over $45,000 given to disaster,…
One positive theme coming out of the coronavirus crisis is organizations making an extra effort to support and engage the community, and providing a model for the next generation. In this respect, the DRI Foundation has made a donation to…
The DRI Foundation supports local non-profits helping their community every day, such as New York food assistance organization Feeding Westchester. Feeding Westchester’s mission is to end hunger in Westchester County. The heart of a network of more than 300 partners,…
The DRI Foundation is proud to provide support to Evacuteer, a New Orleans based organization dedicated to creating safe, resilient, sustainable communities throughout southeast Louisiana. Founded in 2009, Evacuteer focuses on what it identifies as the three pillars of sustainability: economy, environment,…
In its efforts to support women’s empowerment through professional training, the DRI Foundation has provided funding to the Paraisópolis Women’s Association in Brazil. Since 2006, the Paraisópolis Women’s Association has fought to increase access to equity and security of women in the…
Huntsville, AL homeless shelter First Stop has received a donation from the DRI Foundation to support its work paving a path from homelessness to independent, sustainable living for its clients. First Stop’s programs include: Weekly visits to homeless camps to build…
During the COVID-19 crisis, our nation’s hospitals need all the support they can get. Recognizing this, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to the Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. As the academic medical center and University Hospital…
For residents of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Food Bank is an invaluable resource for feeding families and helping the community. The DRI Foundation is proud to support the organization with a donation from the Global Pandemic Fund. Lowcountry Food Bank…
In March 2020, DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management rolled out a new scholarship. We are pleased to announce the scholarship winners! The scholarship is a $3,000 voucher for the DRI International 4.5 day Business Continuity (BCLE 2000) workshop…
To ensure the people of Washington State have access to nutritious food and good health, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to Northwest Harvest. Northwest Harvest is the only nonprofit food bank distributor operating statewide in Washington with a…
The DRI Foundation is proud to support Mary’s Place, which provides shelter for families and a path out of homelessness for those in the greater Seattle area. Since 1999, Mary’s Place has helped hundreds of women and families move out…
Food Banks of Canada is leading the fight against food insecurity throughout the country – a fight that has been made that much harder due to COVID-19. The DRI Foundation has provided funding to support its efforts. A national charitable…
Tia Gordon is a microbiology major and rising senior at Kennesaw State University. By any measure, she is a remarkable young woman, and she is the winner of this year’s $5,000 undergraduate scholarship awarded by the DRI Foundation. From Lithonia,…
As a future leader, there are issues that you will face, whether it be cybersecurity, privacy, terrorism, climate changes, pandemic or general safety concerns. What issues do you foresee as the greatest risk? How do you feel that your higher…
Tomasina DeLong of Shaker Heights, OH, prides herself on preparedness. As someone who is part of an at-risk population and the daughter of a continuity professional, she found herself ahead of the curve as the recent pandemic was unfolding. And…
DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the world more prepared. Recent events have heralded in a new era of world tensions ... and it is no wonder that preparedness is an important issue…
The DRI Foundation is proud to support the efforts of the People's Pantry in western Massachusetts as it steps up its efforts to feed a community rocked by the pandemic. For over 20 years, the People’s Pantry has worked to…
Henry Ford Health Services is working tirelessly in the Detroit area to help its community and its staff during the pandemic, and the DRI Foundation is happy to provide additional support with a donation. It is comprised of hospitals, medical…
NEW YORK, New York - May 29, 2020 - As COVID-19 gripped the world, many military service members, who were slated to leave the service soon, were severely impacted by the pandemic as workdays were reduced and many were told…
Switchpoint Homeless Shelter and Community Resource Center in southern Utah is the latest recipient of a DRI Foundation grant through its Global Pandemic Fund, focused on local organizations making a difference to those impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The…
Somerville, NJ’s Feeding Hands Food Pantry is working through the coronavirus outbreak to get vital supplies to its community. To help, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation through its Global Pandemic Fund. Feeding Hands has worked to establish programs…
As the DRI Foundation works to support organizations during the COVID-19 crisis, helping the food-insecure has become a vital part of its efforts, with the help of national food bank organization Feeding America. The Feeding America network is the nation’s…
The DRI Foundation has focused its Global Pandemic Fund giving on local organizations working to assist their communities. Among them is the Downtown Rescue Mission, headquartered in Huntsville, AL. The Downtown Rescue Mission is a nonprofit organization serving the homeless living throughout…
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the DRI Foundation has sought out organizations helping their communities in unique ways. In this respect, it is proud to support Outreach International. “Since 1979, we've directly impacted more than 350,000 people by creating indigenous catalysts…
During the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency, food banks have become a vital resource for those struggling with sudden job losses and reduced capabilities to provide assistance for their families. To this end, the DRI Foundation has used the Pandemic Relief Fund…
As part of its Global Pandemic Fund, the DRI Foundation is providing donations to organizations in areas impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Recently funding was sent to the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center to assist its Children’s Hospital of…
As part of the Global Pandemic Fund donation program, the DRI Foundation has provided support to the Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina’s COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. CCFSC has launched the fund to receive charitable donations and support communities…
Areas dealing with food insecurity (being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food) are challenged during the best of times. With the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, getting food to those who need it has become…
With its Global Pandemic Fund providing support for organizations helping communities impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to NYC Health + Hospitals as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts. NYC Health + Hospitals is…
The public library system is often the backbone of community assistance, and during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, such help is needed more than ever. As part of its Global Pandemic Fund, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to help…
Atlantic Health System’s Foundation for Morristown Medical Center is a recipient of a donation from the DRI Foundation as part of its Global Pandemic Fund, supporting organization’s helping areas impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Foundation for Morristown Medical Center…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 spread, hospitals and medical facilities have been putting forth a heroic effort to meet the needs of their patients and communities. As part of its Global Pandemic Fund, the DRI Foundation has contributed a…
Volunteer Day at DRI2020 in Savannah was a huge success! It’s really amazing to see what a close-knit group of Certified Professionals can accomplish in just a few hours. The DRI Foundation had over 40 dedicated volunteers working hard in…
The DRI Foundation has provided support to the Be Rose International Foundation as part of its Global Relief Fund, giving to organizations affected by the coronavirus outbreak. "School closures, canceled activities and events, and people working from home- the uncertainty…
The DRI Foundation has provided a donation to the Community Resource Center of Nashville to assist in its tornado relief efforts. The Community Resource Center is working with the City of Nashville and surrounding counties impacted by the March 2020…
The DRI Foundation has set up a Global Pandemic Fund to support those hit hardest during this crisis and boost resilience. 100 percent of the money collected will go to small, local organizations that are an integral part of their communities. …
March 8 is International Women’s Day 2020, celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality – a perfect day to spotlight the work being done by the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) Committee! The WBCM…
Applications are now available for the 2020 DRI Foundation Scholarship -- open to both high school seniors and college undergrads in the U.S. and Canada! The DRI Foundation believes that educating our youth about the importance of disaster preparedness today…
Spectacular destination packages could be yours at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit, coming to Savannah, GA, Mar. 3 as part of DRI2020, the premier event for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals. Tuscany: 6 Nights for 2 Adults One of…
Spectacular destination experiences to awards shows, major sporting events, and even a mission to space could be yours at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit, coming to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa as part of DRI2020, the premier…
Hello, volunteers! We're looking forward to your participation at our half day activities on Saturday, February 29, 2020. This post tells you everything you'll need to know about participating in Volunteer Day at DRI2020 with the DRI Foundation. This year's DRI…
As the wildfires in Australia continue to blaze throughout New South Wales, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation of $2,000 to the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). The NSW RFS is the world's largest volunteer fire service, providing…
As a grant-making entity, the DRI Foundation provides financial, educational, and volunteer aid to those who have been impacted by disasters and non-profits that work to create a more prepared and resilient world. There are so many worthy organizations that…
If you missed our most recent webinar on how transitioning veterans can help the resilience community, you can watch it on the DRI website! You'll hear first-hand the lessons learned when transitioning from the military to the private sector, what…
Since its inception, the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program has had a tremendous impact on connecting transitioning military service members with resilience careers, and these efforts are only growing. Join us for our next free webinar on Dec. 18 at…
In the aftermath of the wildfires in California that have devastated local communities, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to Sonoma Family Meal, a non-profit organization formed in 2017 that provides nutritious, chef-made meals for families impacted by the…
Giving Tuesday is a simple idea. It’s a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday…
If you’re a woman in BCM, this is one workshop that you literally can’t afford to miss! “Breaking Through: Closing the Gender Pay Gap and Positioning Yourself for Salary Success” will be offered at DRI2020, which will be held March…
Another successful class of veterans attended DRI business continuity training this month, thanks to the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Scholarship Program. The program awards scholarships to deserving veterans so they can attend DRI training and get certified at no cost.…
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. On December 3, 2019, join the movement and give - whether it’s some of your time, a donation, or the power of your voice…
Did you know that 2020 is Leap Year? This only happens every 4 years and should be used for something exceptional. What are you going to do with your extra day this year? I often hear people say that someday,…
Now through Oct. 27, the DRI Foundation will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items via Bidding For Good, to raise money for its mission to provide assistance for those areas affected by disasters. Place your bids…
Chris Holton drove two hours each way just to attend a one-hour information session on DRI’s Veterans Outreach Scholarship Program. What drove Holton to do all that driving? He read about the program and “it just clicked. I’d never heard…
Contributions from the DRI Foundation to Be Rose International Foundation are helping provide immediate assistance and recovery to the victims of the recent flooding in Sierra Leone. “We feel privileged that you selected our project to support out of so…
In the weeks since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, destroying communities and displacing thousands of residents, the DRI Foundation provided a donation to the World Central Kitchen (WCK), which has served more than 250,000 meals to storm survivors. WCK was…
In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the DRI Foundation has provided supportive funding to the Outer Banks Community Foundation, which is working to help rebuild the South Carolina region. Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm, hit the southeastern coastal United…
The DRI Foundation has made a donation to Gilgal Mission India to help with flood relief following the Kerala floods of August 2019. On Aug. 8, heavy rainfall in the monsoon season led to severe flooding which affected the state…
The DRI Foundation is giving back and moving forward, and it's had amazing successes. Here's a look at what we've achieved in the past year: $450,000 awarded for training veterans $10,000 given to disaster relief, rebuilding, and resilience efforts $10,000…
Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Idai, the DRI Foundation has provided a donation to the Rosa Foundation. The Rosa Foundation was set up by concerned individuals to support and strengthen existing or budding community initiatives which focus on caring…
On Aug. 5-9, 2019, DRI hosted a special Business Continuity (BCLE 2000) course at the headquarters of Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. The course taught 22 Navy SEALS, Army, and Air Force Special Operations…
The El Paso Community Foundation has received support from the DRI Foundation in the wake of the recent shooting which has rocked the area. On Aug. 3, 2019, a mass shooting occurred at a Walmart in El Paso, TX, killing…
In the wake of the mass shooting that occurred in Dayton, OR, Aug. 4, killing nine and wounding 17 others, the DRI Foundation has donated to the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund established by the Dayton Foundation. The fund allows…
The 2019 hurricane season is already here, and according to weather forecasts, up to four major storms could form. We are all familiar with the basics of hurricane preparedness, such as monitoring weather advisories, validating employees’ contact information, and having…
The Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) committee shines a spotlight on accomplished women in resilience. For the inaugural issue of the DRI Foundation e-newsletter, members of the WBCM committee conducted interviews with some of these women. Chloe Demrovsky is President…
"DRI International, a nonprofit and provider of BCDR education and certification in more than 100 countries, provides scholarships for free training and career counseling to recently separated or near-term separation military members through its Veterans Outreach Program. "DRI Foundation President…
A recent DRI course united two very special groups of people – Wounded Warriors and medics who care for them. The June 10-14 course was held at the Good Samaritan Veterans Outreach & Transition Center at St. Phillip's College in…
In 2018, WBCM rolled out a pilot mentorship program with 10 pairs of mentors/mentees; created a Latin American WBCM chapter based out of São Paulo, Brazil; and published interviews of women for the Spotlight on Women in Business Continuity segment. …
The Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) committee shines a spotlight on accomplished women in resilience. For the inaugural issue of the DRI Foundation e-newsletter members of the WBCM committee conducted interviews with some of these women. This time, we interviewed Linda…
The Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) committee shines a spotlight on accomplished women in resilience. For the inaugural issue of the DRI Foundation e-newsletter, members of the WBCM committee conducted interviews with some of these women. WBCM’s Diane Doering interviewed AnneMarie…
Essay Question Please provide your thoughts on how you could affect preparedness in your community. The Crisis Read the newspaper on any given day, and you will read about a crisis or emergency of some kind. It is not a…
ESSAY QUESTION For an organization or nation to be best prepared requires a holistic, united collaboration among all the elements that will reduce risk and increase the state of readiness. While resources are an important requirement; the ability for participants…
Eddie Dixon is one resilient young man. He’s also the winner of the DRI Foundation scholarship for a high school senior. A recent graduate of Southwest Guilford High School with a 4.31GPA, Eddie and was captain of the varsity lacrosse…
Mariel Thompson thought her mom’s phone was hacked. “It was 10 o’clock in the morning and I was at work. She kept calling and texting me messages like ‘Mariel, answer the phone,’ and sounding really excited and I thought for…
Don't wait any longer! Applications for the 2019 DRI Foundation Scholarship -- open to both high school seniors and college undergrads in the U.S. and Canada -- are due this Friday, May 24! The DRI Foundation believes that educating our youth…
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a…
The Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) group shines a spotlight on accomplished women across the field of business continuity and related fields. For this Spotlight on Women in Business Continuity, we have interviewed each of the members of the Women in…
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a…
Since March of 2019, the Midwestern United States has experienced extreme weather, including record snowfall and an early March blizzard, which has resulted in severe flooding, as frozen ground was unable to absorb quickly melting snow, leading to unprecedented runoff…
In the aftermath of the tornadoes that hit Lee County, Alabama, on Mar. 3, 2019, causing at least 23 deaths, the DRI Foundation provided a donation to the Community Foundation of East Alabama. CFEA makes strategic grants to assist nonprofit…
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a…
March 8 is International Women’s Day, the perfect day to hear about the most recent activity from the DRI Foundation’s Women in Business Continuity Management Committee. Women’s Day and WBCM International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social,…
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next…
Volunteer Day at DRI2019 in Las Vegas was a huge success! It’s really amazing to see what a close-knit group of Certified Professionals can accomplish in just a few hours. The DRI Foundation had 40 dedicated Volunteers working hard in…
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next…
During our recent Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A…
NEW YORK — Feb. 7, 2019 -- DRI International ('DRI'), the world's leading business continuity and disaster recovery training organization, is pleased to announce that Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman has issued an official proclamation that February 16, 2019…
Spectacular destination packages — including these exciting and unpredictable city tours — could be yours at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit, coming to the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Feb. 19, 2019, part of DRI2019, the premier event for business…
After months of planning, it’s hard to believe that DRI2019 and Volunteer Day is just 2 weeks away. We are very excited to bring together our Certified Professionals to Las Vegas to donate our time and resources to assist an…
During our recent Women in BCM - Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We're pleased to present another installment in a multi-part Q&A…
One of the organizations to receive donations from DRI Foundation supporters is Namlo International, which helps build sustainable educational, economic, and nutritional partnerships in vulnerable areas. Most recently, they provided an update on how donations have helped to construct schools…
Donations from DRI Foundation supporters have been deployed to help the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation to combat wildfires that started in Woolsey Canyon, CA. Here's an update from Liz Lin, President of the LAFD Foundation: "Thank you very much…
During our recent Women in BCM - Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We're pleased to present the first in a multi-part Q&A…
Spectacular destination packages -- such as this amazing Mexico beach resort getaway -- could be yours at the DRI Foundation Auction Benefit, coming to the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Feb. 19, 2019, part of DRI2019, the premier event for business…
You can't miss the upcoming DRI Foundation Auction Benefit, coming to the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino Feb. 19, 2019, part of DRI2019, the premier event for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals. It's your chance to bid on and…
The holidays are just days away and prep is happening right now for Thanksgiving feasts. Before we know it, there will be the onslaught of Black Friday shopping, Cyber Monday clicking and the joys of the holiday season. While it’s…
The DRI Foundation is proud to support non-profit organizations in communities impacted by disasters to provide crucial assistance. Here is an update on how donations from our supporters have been deployed to help in the Philippines following Super Typhoon Mangkhut,…
In case you missed the Women in BCM Committee's Ask Betsy webinar, featuring industry veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, you can now watch the video - including the in-depth Q&A session - on the DRI webinar page. During DRI2018’s WBCM…
In September 2018, Hurricane Florence dropped record levels of rainfall on North and South Carolina, causing widespread flooding and damage, displacing people from their homes in the weeks that followed. The DRI Foundation identified Seacoast Church, a nonprofit community organization…
During DRI2018’s WBCM panel discussion, nearly 50% of session attendees responded that the stereotype they were most concerned with was being labeled as “too aggressive,” particularly when disagreeing with others’ views. Please join us as we take that conversation further with…
At previous DRI conferences, we have mobilized 98 volunteers, packed 1,200 bags of produce for homebound seniors, sorted 10,160 pounds of food (that’s over five tons) for families in need, helped re-furbish veterans housing, and forged friendships among Certified Professionals…
I am delighted to share with all of you in our community an amazing experience we had August 16, 2018. We had the first Latin America WBCM with the support of our partner organization Daryus in Brazil. Snacks and soft drinks…
August 2018 saw severe floods from monsoon season hit Kerala in south India – the worst floods in nearly a century, killing over 483 people and displacing at least one million more. Donations from the DRI Foundation’s valuable supporters allowed…
The DRI Foundation hosted a special business continuity training course (BCLE 2000) for Wounded Warriors, the first of its kind, taught at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, on August 13-17. Col. Alan Lake,…
To aid in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Indonesia, the DRI Foundation has supplied donations to organizations on the ground, helping recovery and immediate assistance for those in need. On August 5, 2018, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit…
The DRI Foundation is proud to partner with non-profit organizations in communities impacted by disasters to provide crucial assistance. Here are two cases for how donations from our supporters have been deployed to help in the Caribbean in the aftermath…
Julia Neuvirth knows exactly what to do when confronted with a possible data security issue. “The first thing I do is call my dad,” she says. Julia is the winner of the 2018 DRI Foundation $5,000 college scholarship for a…
The DRI Foundation is proud to join with non-profit organizations in communities impacted by disasters to provide help where it is needed most. Here’s one example of how donations from our supporters have been deployed. Houston was hit hard in…
“To the population of Toronto, April 23, 2018 was the first day spring. We had spent the week previous recovering from an unexpected ice storm. In the calm of that day, a van mounted the curb and drove through a…
The DRI Foundation partners with non-profit organizations in communities impacted by disasters to provide help where it is needed most. But not all disasters are natural disasters, as evidenced by a tragic accident in Canada that led us to make a…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMC1h4_WyqM Emmy Award winning actress Patricia Heaton provides this introduction to the DRI Foundation's Veterans Outreach Program, (VOP) created to help our Veterans realize their dreams and help both themselves and their respective organizations achieve great success as they transition…
The Women in Business Continuity Management (WBCM) group shines a spotlight on accomplished women across the field of business continuity and related fields. For the first series in Spotlight on Women in Business Continuity, we have interviewed each of the members…
In the aftermath of the Sept. 19, 2017 earthquake in Central Mexico, the DRI Foundation has provided financial assistance to the International Community Foundation. The earthquake, which hit on the 32nd anniversary of the historic 1985 Mexico City earthquake, resulted…
DRI International has released a new white paper on Women in the Business Continuity Management field, free to download in the DRI Resource Library! Based on the results of some 1,000 respondents to a survey conducted by the Women in…
Congratulations to Stephen Daniels, the first international recipient of the DRI Foundation’s Veterans Outreach Program scholarship for veterans of the armed services. The VOP’s focus is to establish an industry-first “giving-back” scholarship program to active duty or recently separated military…
