Make the most of your time in Atlanta by choosing one of our pre-conference courses. You can take the first step towards becoming DRI-certified, add a specialty certification in audit, risk, or healthcare, or start the process of attaining a master-level credential. Interested in technology? Then our IT/DR Planning course is for you. Read more about all of our offerings below:
Thursday, March 3rd through Friday, March 4th, 2016
IT/DR Planning (BCP IT/DR)
Price: $995.00
Duration: 2 full days of instruction (March 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Examination: None
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Never before has our reliance on automation been greater. And never before have we seen so many threats that could compromise systems and data. With DRI’s IT/DR Planning course, you will learn about your responsibilities, the benefits and drawbacks of the tools and processes available to you, and how your organization can increase its preparedness. You’ll come away with the skills you need to create an IT/DR project plan – and gain management approval for it.
If you work in business continuity, IT, security, or a related field, and have an interest in your responsibilities when it comes to IT/DR, this interactive course is for you. If it’s been a while since you were last certified, this is the perfect opportunity for you to get on top of the latest developments in IT/DR. The knowledge you gain will put you at the head of the pack professionally, and make you a valuable asset to your organization.
Thursday, March 3rd through Saturday, March 5th, 2016
Business Continuity Review (BCP 501)
Cost: $1,550.00
Duration: 2.5 days (2 full days of instruction March 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Examination day March 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Examination: Qualifying Examination (100 questions)
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A fast-paced course built for experienced professionals who want to take their career to the next level, Business Continuity Review (BCP 501) is a short, effective refresher. You’ll get the chance to re-acquaint yourself with the key elements of business continuity planning and the DRI Professional Practices.
With guidance from experienced instructors, the aim of this course is to give you the tools you need to pass the Qualifying Examination, which is the first step toward becoming a DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP), or Certified Business Continuity Vendor (CBCV).
Masters Case Study Review (BCP 601)
Cost: $1,695
Duration: 2.5 days (2 full days of instruction March 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Examination day March 5, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Examination: Masters Case Study Examination
Prerequisites: 5 years of business continuity experience; passing score on the DRI Qualifying Examination
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Take your business continuity career to the ultimate level: become a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP). The highest certification level you can earn with DRI, MBCPs are distinguished among their peers and also are inducted into the Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society, the only academic and professional honor society dedicated solely to the security learning community. How do you earn your MBCP? The first step is taking and passing the Masters Case Study Review course.
In this workshop-style course, you will be presented with a hypothetical company scenario, reviewing the business continuity management program, and applying principles to make you the best practitioner you can be. At the end of the workshop, you will be prepared to take the Masters Case Study Examination, an intensive, high-level case study that will rigorously critique and assess your understanding and knowledge of business continuity practices. The goal: to help establish you as a leader in your field.
Thursday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 6th, 2016
Business Continuity (BCLE 2000)
Cost: $2,650.00
Duration: 4Days (Four full days of instruction March 3-6, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., followed by online Examination taken at student’s leisure)
Examination: Qualifying Examination (100 questions)
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An in-depth course using real-world examples and hands-on workshop exercises, Business Continuity (BCLE 2000) is the course for you if you are entering the business continuity field and want to develop a robust program that will protect your organization. During your time with an experienced instructor, you will work through the major elements of business continuity planning – including evaluating risks, gaining executive buy-in, communicating in a crisis, conducting program audits, and more. Interactive workshop exercises are designed to immerse you in the process, enable you to learn by doing, and ensure that you leave this course having outlined a firm foundation for your program that is specific to your organization.
This course is designed to give students all the tools they need to pass the Qualifying Examination and continue on the path toward becoming a DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP), Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP), or Certified Business Continuity Vendor (CBCV).
Business Continuity Planning for Auditors – NFPA 1600 Standard (BCLE AUD NFPA 1600)
Cost: $2,900.00
Duration: 4 Days (Four full days of instruction March 3-6, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., followed by online Examination taken at student’s leisure)
Examination: Audit Examination
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DRI’s Audit course is accredited by ANSI, the premier accreditation body in the United States, widely recognized by both the public and private sectors. The course provides the training, tools, and hands-on experience needed to audit business continuity, disaster, and emergency management programs. Using a hypothetical case study company, you’ll gather information and make determinations about whether the program you are auditing conforms to the NFPA 1600 standard.
Risk Management Continuity (RMLE 2000)
Cost: $2,650.00
Duration: 4 Days (Four full days of instruction March 3-6, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., followed by online Examination taken at student’s leisure)
Examination: Risk Management Examination
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Risk Management is a top priority in all sectors, from supply chain to cyber-security. As a professional in this field, you have to be at the top of your game, to truly identify the threats your organization faces – and how to protect against them. You need to be able to perform risk assessments, reduce organizational vulnerabilities, select cost-effective risk controls, and obtain buy-in from upper management. Risk Management Continuity (RMLE 2000) focuses on teaching those skills and many more.
Developed and taught by experienced instructors, this course combines theory with real-world practices to give you in-depth instruction and tools you can put to use in creating a robust Risk Management program. The course is designed to give students the tools they need to pass the Risk Management Examination and continue on the path toward becoming a DRI Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) or Associate Risk Management Professional (ARMP).
Healthcare Continuity (HCLE 2000)
Cost: $2,650.00
Duration: 4 Days (Four full days of instruction March 3-6, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., followed by online Examination taken at student’s leisure)
Examination: Healthcare Examination
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In the face of disaster, how do you know your operation will continue without disruption? Do you review your business disruption insurance annually? Do you have the right training and experience? Does your organization’s annual audit address business continuity? These aren’t just important questions – they’re requirements for every hospital and healthcare facility.
DRI’s Healthcare Continuity course (HCLE 2000) teaches healthcare organizations how to develop a comprehensive business continuity program that helps employees and patients by protecting service delivery and data availability when they’re needed most. You will learn business continuity best practices for the healthcare field, with a curriculum that reflects the NFPA 1600, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and other vital laws, regulations, and standards.
Through lecture, case studies, and workshops, this course gives healthcare organizations the foundation they need to build a robust business continuity program. The course is designed to give students the tools they need to pass the Healthcare Examination and continue on the path toward becoming a DRI Certified Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional (CHPCP) or Associate Healthcare Provider Continuity Professional (AHPCP).
