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: Is a Global Recession Inevitable?
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 a prediction about the world economy.
Prediction 2: Inflation and high interest rates will fuel low growth or recession.
Michael Schumacher, Head of Macro Strategy at Wells Fargo recently told CNBC that in his view 50 percent of the world economies will be in recession during 2023. The main reason for such a pessimistic outlook is rising inflation, which forces central banks to hike interest rates.
Not everyone agrees. Although the situation varies from country to country, the trend seems to suggest that inflation is being stabilized. It has already fallen to some degree in the U.S., and as the economy shows signs of underlying resilience, it may escape recession entirely. Interest rates, however, are likely to remain high with the Federal Reserve indicating further rate hikes over the next year. Europe is a problem region as a result of its high dependency on imported gas and oil – particularly from Russia. However, the wholesale price of natural gas, which rose sevenfold between the Russian invasion and the end of September 2022, has now more than halved. Food inflation remains a problem in Europe (particularly the UK), while increased wage demands add to inflationary pressure.
Asia’s short-term economic fate depends upon whether China can reopen quickly enough following its adoption of a zero-COVID-19 policy. Supply chain challenges will ease somewhat if this is the case, but that will not show through significantly until late 2023. While supply chains are stretched, inflation is likely to continue at a higher level than has become considered normal and central bank interest rates will reflect that reality.
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.
