Train. Prepare. Recover.

The first step in becoming a certified professional is to pass the appropriate Qualifying Examination.
Take the qualifying examination via one of two ways

BCOE 2000

Business Continuity Planning

This on-line course has been developed to have the same learning outcomes as the very successful classroom course. The training in this course will give you all the material that you need to write the Qualifying Examination for DRI certification. It provides an overview of DRI International’s business continuity planning model and outlines that knowledge, skills and procedures needed to effectively execute each stage.

You have 30 days in which to complete the course, the touchpoints and the assignments. A certificate of completion is available for you to download and print once you have completed the course and the touchpoints.

You will need to complete four areas to prepare.

1. The content of the course
2. The information contained in The Professional Practices and the Glossary
3. Three touchpoints with an experienced DRIC instructor
4. The assignments for each module

Success

Tips for Being Successful on this Course:

1. It is important to read ALL the links throughout each module. There is important information in each link.
2. For any quiz question, be sure to read what the question is asking and select the BEST answer to the question.
3. For the best chance at passing the Qualifying Examination, you must know the Professional Practices, the definitions in the Glossary AND the material in this course.
4. Do not miss a touchpoint with your instructor. These one-hour sessions are to make sure that you are on the right track and understand the material covered up to that point in the course.
5. There will be three touchpoints: After Module 3; after Module 6 and after Module 10. There will be two opportunities each week to meet with the instructor. They will be timed for days 5 or 7; days 12 or 14 and days 19 or 21.
6. You can proceed through the modules at your own speed. However, each instructor touchpoint will only focus on the modules up to the point indicated above.
7. To begin the course, go to your Training Centre

Certification

Benefits of Certification

A DRI certification is the most widely recognized and respected certification in the world for professionals that have demonstrated both knowledge and experience in a variety of roles, including: Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Crisis Management, and Operational Resilience.

Applying for Certification

Professional certification application with DRI CANADA is a four-step process and includes verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience when it is required:

STEP 1:

A passing grade on the DRII Qualifying Examination is sufficient to verify a candidate's knowledge of the subject matter.

STEP 2:

An application is required so that a DRIC Certification Officer can confirm the eligibility of an each candidate.

* All Associate-level certification candidates (ABCP, AHPCP, APSCP) will be transferred directly to Step 4.** You must create a MyDRIC (dri.ca member portal) profile to submit your application.

STEP 3:

For Non-Associate level certifications, additional information is required so that a review panel can confirm the experience of an individual candidate. Treat this process as a written interview. Ensure you map your experience to the DRII’s Professional Practices and you will be successful.

* Work experience must be gained within the ten year period preceding the application date for certification.

STEP 4:

You must pay for the application processing online after you finalize your application.

* We will not refund the fees to process your application so make sure you are eligible and ready to become a DRIC certified professional before you apply.
** The DRIC application processing fee includes your first year of membership!