DRI International (originally known as Disaster Recovery Institute) is a non-profit organization and a global BCM education and certification body. With its Headquarters in USA, it sets the standard for professionalism in business continuity management and has provided the profession's premier certification and education programs since 1988. These certifications ensure employers that candidates understand the tenets of business continuity and maintain their level of knowledge through continuing education. DRI International offers education in BCM at major industry events and through the corporate training program. The organization's International Affiliates insure that BCM best practice is taught and available throughout the world.

As an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) certified standards development organization (SDO) as well as other International Standards Committees, DRI International has an obligation to participate in discussions and the formulation of new standards. DRI International takes this role seriously. More importantly, those proposing or revising standards understand that including DRI International is not optional. DRI International is the oldest, the largest, and the most broad-based organization of its kind in the world. For more than 25 years, the organization has certified BCM professionals from more than 95 countries and conducted training in more than 45 of those nations. DRI International currently certifies individuals in a number of languages including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, Portuguese and Italian languages with plans to expand into other languages in the coming years.

Certified Continuity Professionals

1. Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
2. Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP)
3. Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
4. Certified Business Continuity Vendor (CBCV)

Certified Advanced Continuity Professionals

1. Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP)
2. Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Society (OSSNHS)

Certified Cyber Resilience Professional

1. Associate Cyber Resilience Professional (ACRP)
2. Certified Cyber Resilience Professional (CCRP)

DRI Int. Certified Workshops etc.

1. A Certificate of Participation is issued by DRI International, USA

To achieve ABCP or CFCP or CBCP or CBCV certifications, one has to primarily follow a three stage process; Undertake training, verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience.

• Step 1 :- (Mandatory for India & the Region) Undergo a DRI International certified Training Course (BCLE-2000 or BCP-501)
• Step 2 :- (Mandatory) A passing grade on the Qualifying Examination is sufficient to verify a candidate's knowledge on the subject of BCM.
• Step 3 :- (Mandatory) An application is required to be submitted to DRI International to confirm the experience of an individual candidate.

To achieve Master Certification (MBCP), one has to first achieve a passing score on the Qualifying Examination (refer step 2 above) and have minimum 5 years business continuity experience in order to be eligible to attend the BCP-601 course. On qualifying the BCP-601 Master Examination, one can apply for MBCP certification with DRI International, USA.

To achieve Cyber Resilience Professional Certifications (ACRP or CCRP), one has to attend the CRLE-2000 course and qualify the Cyber Resilience examination. On achieving a passing score, one can apply for ACRP or CCRP certifications with DRI International, USA. Total experience in the field of Cyber Resilience shall determine the level of certification (ACRP or CCRP) one can apply for.

The following courses are currently available in India :-

• Continuity: Business Continuity Management BCLE-2000 & Business Continuity Management Review BCP-501
• Advanced Continuity: Master's Case Study Review BCP-601
• Cyber Resilience: Cyber Resilience CRLE-2000 & Cyber Resilience Review CRP-501
• DRII Certified Workshops: IT/DR Planning, Pandemic Preapredness, Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity for Supply Chain Management, Business Continuity Exercises, Business Continuity Metrics, Business Continuity Overview,

Note :-

• For BCP-501 course, we strongly recommend that the participant has two or more years of full time BCM experience.
• For CRP-501 course, we strongly recommend that the participant has two or more years of experience in the field of Cyber Security & BCM.

Qualifying Exams are for held for various Certification Courses :-

• DRI Qualifying Exam - The DRI Qualifying Examinations in India are either conducted On-Line (Web-based) or paper based. It comprises of 100 multiple choice questions to be attempted over a period of 2.5 hours. This qualifying examination is always conducted on the last day of training course (either BCLE-2000 or BCP-501) by Ace Services / DRI India.
• Masters Qualifying Exam - The Master Qualifying Examination is conducted on the last day of BCP-601 course. Candidates attempt a case study based examination using their own laptops over a period of 4.5 hours duration.
• Cyber Resilience Examination - The Cyber Resilience Examinations in India are conducted as a paper based examination comprising of 100 multiple choice questions to be attempted over a period of 2.5 hours. This examination is always conducted on the last day of CRLE-2000 course by Ace Services / DRI India.

No. Participants are only allowed to take the Qualifying Exams along with the Training Courses.

Following steps may be followed :-

• Step 1 (Registration Process) - Write to Ace Services / DRI India (at cbcp@aceservices.co.in) and register yourself by paying the registration fees for the training course (BCLE-2000 or BCP-501).
• Step 2 - Undertake BCLE-2000 or BCP-501 training course (either On-Line Web based or In-Person).
• Step 3 - Undertake the DRI Qualifying Examination (either On-Line Web based or In-Person) under the supervision of DRI India. The answer sheets are then forwarded by DRI India to DRI International USA for evaluation and declaration of the results directly to the participants.
• Step 4 - Qualified delegates (refer Step 3) may apply for Certification with DRI International USA (www.drii.org). Requisit experience in the field of BCM shall determine the certification

BCM Experience required :-

• For ABCP - No BCM Experience required.
• For CFCP - 2 years experience required in three of the ten professional practice domains of DRI International.
• For CBCP - 2 years experience required in five of the ten professional practice domains of DRI International.

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Following steps may be followed :-

• Step 1 - Write to Ace Services / DRI India (at cbcp@aceservices.co.in) and register yourself by paying the registration fees for the training course (CRLE-2000 or CRP-501).
• Step 2 - Undertake CRLE-2000 or CRP-501 training course.
• Step 3 - Undertake the Cyber Resilience Examination (either On-Line Web based or In-Person) under the supervision of DRI India. The answer sheets are then forwarded by DRI India to DRI International USA for evaluation and declaration of the results directly to the participants.
• Step 4 - Qualified delegates (refer Step 3) may apply for Certification with DRI International USA (www.drii.org). Requisit experience in the field of Cyber Resilience shall determine the certification

Risk Management Experience required :-

• For ARMP - No Cyber Resilience Experience required.
• For CRMP - 2 years or more experience in Cyber Resilience required.

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As a first step, the candidate has to attain the passing score in the DRI Qualifying Examination and have 5 years minimum experience in the field of BCM. Thereafter, he / she has to undergo the BCP-601 course followed by the Master Case Study qualifying examination. Upon acheiving passing score in the Masters' qualifying examination, the successful candidate may apply for MBCP certification with DRI International by submitting his / her credentials / experience in the field of BCM.
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Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an annual maintenance fee as well as Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAP). To know more about the same, please visit www.drii.org.