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.
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…
For the second year, the DRI Foundation will join over 300 charity organizations for the 8th Annual Rusty Ball at the Duke Energy Convention Center on October 24, 2015. The event, hosted by the 80’s cover band The Rusty Griswolds…
The cost of higher education is becoming more and more burdensome. To help offset some costs, DRI is offering a $5,000 scholarship to a high school senior whose parent or legal guardian is a certified professional in good standing. The…
Clyde Berger, Director of Volunteerism, DRI Foundation Our lives are busy. Our obligations are many. Our calendars are full. But our capacity to give nonetheless is endless. Our enthusiasm and energy for caring and giving is limitless. As human beings we have…
It came as no surprise to me that our annual DRI Foundation Volunteer Day in Atlanta was a successful and rewarding day for both me and our 50+ volunteers. This year, our certified professionals teamed with a local a real…
Each January, DRI President Al Berman shares his thoughts with DRI's Certified Professionals and the business continuity community. This year, he focuses on volunteerism, including Disaster Recovery International Foundation efforts in the Philippines and following Hurricane Sandy. "Words cannot express…
When the stars align, your career, work life, financial concerns, friendships, home life, and health, all run smoothly and without incident. We recognize that this is not always the case. The unexpected and unplanned-for occur in any and all of…
The last time I flew was from Philly to San Francisco. The flight was delayed a bunch of times. It was getting late, I had two kids in tow, and it wasn't a good scene. Once we finally boarded, it…
