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.
How Can We Curb ‘Panic Buying’ During a Disaster?
Thinking back to the beginning of the pandemic, we can all remember the mad rush to the supermarket for toilet paper and other essentials. But how does this behavior impact the broader supply chain – and can that behavior be changed?
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute analyzed what they dubbed “disaster-related buying behaviors” (DRBBs), and found that rather than panic, among U.S. buyers the top three drivers were:
The unfortunate result of this type of behavior is an unanticipated hit to supply chain resilience, often at a time when those essential products are needed by hospitals, first responders and other front-line agencies.
The good news: DRBB responses can be changed with some coordination between the public and private sectors. The researchers found that a full 89% of respondents said they would limit their purchases if asked by “trusted change agents” – aka, representatives of knowledgeable groups active during disasters, including the Red Cross, emergency responders, and health agencies.
“Managing DRBBs requires effective public-private-humanitarian collaboration,” said Jose Holguin-Veras, head of the study. “The public sector has the legal authority to intervene when needed, the private sector has control over the access and supplies, and the humanitarian sector has the deep community connections.”
