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. Check back for more information.
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.
2023 Predictions: How Will ESG Compliance Drive Investments?
The DRI International Future Vision Committee has released its 8th Annual Predictions Report, looking ahead to 2022 and its impact on the resilience community. Download the complete report free from the DRI Library, and read on for how corporate citizenship will impact companies.
Prediction 10: ESG compliance will become a major driver in future business investment decisions.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a measure of good corporate citizenship based upon the premise that companies performing poorly in these categories are more likely to endure materially-adverse events. Companies practicing ESG tend to have a higher degree of long-term planning, a wider focus on their stakeholders, and a greater sense of employee-shared purpose. This should lead to greater resilience and commitment across all stakeholders.
There are a number of reasons why ESG will get more attention from boards and C-suite executives. Increasing physical and scientific evidence will play a part, but the main drivers are sustainability reporting requirements and pressure from insurers or investment managers. However, ESG is becoming a political football in many parts of the U.S. Florida has banned pension funds from considering ESG standards in investment decisions and 19 other states are looking at adopting a similar policy.
Despite these conflicts, most corporations are looking at climate resilience and overall sustainability as key issues. This new emphasis is an opportunity for resilience professionals to move into a truly strategic role. Forward-thinking corporations are likely to appoint Chief Resilience Officers, following the model pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation in the public sector. However, because ESG is a challenging and long-term endeavor, it will be interesting to see how important it remains to companies (and shareholders) in the longer term.
Join us for DRI2023 in Austin, TX, Feb. 26 – Mar. 1, 2023, where Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird will lead an interactive session where participants will have the opportunity to vote on a number of the key issues which have emerged from the reports. Bird will respond to voting as it happens, providing instant feedback and opinion. Please come to this session ready to participate, debate, and even argue if you wish. Challenging and controversial opinions are welcome.
