what is a dri course

by Ms. Maryam Vandervort 8 min read

DRI offers training programs ranging from introductory to masters level across a variety of specialties in multiple languages; online and in-person continuing education opportunities; and an annual conference dedicated to the resilience profession. DRI supports charitable activities through the DRI Foundation.

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.

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How many questions are on the DRI?

The exam is multiple choice consisting of 100 questions. Is there a discount on maintenance fees if I hold multiple certifications with DRI?

How do I become a business continuity planner?

The education needed to be a Business Continuity Planner is normally a Bachelor's Degree. Business Continuity Planners usually study Business, Computer Science or Criminal Justice. 70% of Business Continuity Planners hold a Bachelor's Degree and 14% hold a Master's Degree.

What is Bcle?

DRI's seminal course, Business Continuity (BCLE 2000), enables you to build a business continuity program based on the most up to the minute information and the most utilized and time tested standard in the field because the DRI International Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management are just that.

How do I get ISO 22301 certified?

ISO 22301 BCMS Audit CertificationAttain the relevant courses attached to the desired BCMS audit certification.Pass the qualifying certification examination.Send in the appropriate certification application fees.More items...

What is the purpose of ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management (BCM). It provides a practical framework for setting up and managing an effective business continuity management system. That aims to safeguard an organization from a wide range of potential threats and disruptions.

What is the benefit of ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 provides a robust framework for developing effective incident response and recovery procedures to ensure your organisation can recover quickly in the event of a disruption.

Why is ISO 22301 important?

Achieving ISO 22301 certification puts the organization within a unique group of companies committed to business resilience, so it should be celebrated. The process also enables BCM managers to engrain the business continuity discipline across their enterprises.

How to develop and assist with the implementation of an incident management system?

Learn how to develop and assist with the implementation of an incident management system that defines organizational roles, lines of authority, and succession of authority. Define requirements to develop and implement the entity’s incident response plan. Ensure that incident response is coordinated with outside organizations in a timely and effective manner when appropriate. This is a self-paced course that you can take from your desk at a time that is convenient to you. Upon completing of this course and passing the knowledge check at the end, you will receive a certificate testifying to your understanding of Professional Practice Five: Incident Response.

How to establish a business continuity program?

You also will learn how to build the organizational framework to support the business continuity program. This course introduces key concepts, such as program management, risk awareness, identification of critical functions/processes, recovery strategies, training and awareness, and exercising/testing. This is a self-paced course that you can take from your desk at a time that is convenient to you. Upon completing of this course and passing the knowledge check at the end, you will receive a certificate testifying to your understanding of Professional Practice One: Program Initiation and Management.

What is DRI International?

DRI International certifies individuals and provides various levels of active professional certification in a number of areas. Our certifications are the standards of excellence in business continuity management whether you are a practitioner, vendor or auditor. Certifications acknowledge an individual's effort to achieve a professional level of competency in the industry. While individuals' motives may vary, there are numerous reasons for seeking certification including personal and professional satisfaction, employer recognition and financial gain.

What is certification process?

Certification is a two-part process: verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience. This includes:

About the Annual DRI Conference

Since the first event in 2012, DRI’s conferences have grown to become must-attend experiences for business continuity and resilience professionals. The conferences provide real education and networking opportunities, while maintaining a close-knit, intimate environment attendees prefer.

Conference Program

DRI conferences are popular for their selection of breakout sessions tackling the most important issues facing the business continuity community including tracks in healthcare BCM, cyber risk, women in BCM, and Fortune 500 case studies. All sessions are presented by carefully selected subject matter experts with experience in those topics.

Past Conference Programs

Explore our past programs to find out why 86% of our attendees rate our conference as excellent. Our programming is the best (and least commercial) in the profession. Don’t believe us? Take a look at our Past Conference Programs.

Testimonials

DRI conferences give attendees an event that speaks to them, offering a deep base of knowledge and a unique opportunity to network with other experienced professionals in business continuity and related fields. Here’s what just a few of those professionals had to say about the event:

What is a DRI CANADA session?

A fast paced lecture style, full day session that provides a high level overview of contemporary methodology and best practices used to implement a comprehensive business continuity program. This session is beneficial for employees who have an indirect or ancillary role in the development and maintenance of business continuity plans. DRI CANADA Instructors can make limited modifications to the session to assist in private or public sector organization which makes it an ideal in-house course. Additionally the session can be further customized to a shorter length for delivery as an executive seminar.

How many years of business continuity planning experience do I need to take the DRII?

Audience: In order to register for this course, YOU MUST: (1) have already passed the DRII Qualifying Exam; and (2) be able to document a minimum of five years of business continuity planning experience. DRI strongly recommends to take this course before writing the exam – those who take the course before writing the master’s exam are more successful on the master’s examination.

What is a class exercise?

Class Exercise: Develop a presentation for leadership identifying three significant threats, determining what controls are currently in place for these threats, and your recommendations to improve current controls or implement new controls for each threat ; develop an outline for a risk assessment report.

What is a BCLE-AUD?

BCLE-AUD CSA Z1600 is designed for internal & external auditors, experienced corporate planners, and persons interested in self-assessing programs, assessing program for clients, or performing audits to better measure their state of preparedness. This course is an interactive program that provides training, tools and hands-on experience to help attendees understand the key components of continuity and emergency management programs. This course covers relevant standard, laws and regulations, the process of risk assessment, vulnerability analysis, loss prevention, risk mitigation, and the development, implementation, testing and maintenance of plans and procedures. Course materials delve into existing legal and regulatory requirements by industry and country, as well as emerging requirements. Specifically CSA Z1600-2017 and DRI International’s professional practices. Examples in financial services, insurance, healthcare, utilities, public sector guidance and a host of others will be explored. In addition, careful attention will be paid to the processes by which continuity and emergency management programs are initiated with an eye toward corporate governance, policy, and procedures. The tools provided will allow planners to perform audits in accordance with CSA Z1600-2017. Emphasis on audit requirements and documentation will aid in the evaluation of records, organizational roles and responsibilities, process flows and corporate oversight.

How many employees does DRI have?

With more than 400 employees, over 300 projects on all seven continents, and two world-class research campuses in Reno and Las Vegas, DRI serves as one of the eight institutions in the Nevada System of Higher Education.

Where is DRI located?

DRI has more than 40 specialized labs and facilities on research campuses in Reno and Las Vegas.

What is Desert Research Institute?

Since 1959, the faculty, students, and staff at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) have advanced scientific knowledge to help solve pressing environmental challenges and improve human health and welfare.

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