In an environment marked by increasing demands for operational resilience, professional certifications play an essential role in demonstrating a structured, verifiable and recognized level of competence.
They enable professionals to formalize their expertise, reinforce their credibility with management, supervisory authorities and partners, and contribute to ongoing professional development.
For organizations, they represent an objective tool for structuring internal skills and strengthening the governance of business continuity systems.
The certifications offered by DRI France are divided into two main areas of specialization, corresponding to the main resilience challenges facing organizations:
Business continuity, which covers the design, implementation and management of systems to ensure the continuity and recovery of essential activities;
cyber resilience, which focuses on the ability of organizations to anticipate, manage and overcome cyber and technological incidents that could affect their critical functions.
These two areas constitute the DRI certification axes. They are based on proven methodological guidelines, and take into account the interactions between business continuity, information technology, risk management and crisis management.
Access to DRI certifications is based on a structured pathway comprising training, a certification exam and, where applicable, the award of the certification best suited to the candidate’s profile.
DRI training courses, whether intensive or in-depth, all lead to the same official certification exam, held at the end of the course. The duration or format of the training course does not influence the nature of the exam, which remains identical for all candidates.
Successful completion of the exam then enables the candidate to apply for the most appropriate certification, based on their professional experience and the eligibility criteria defined for each level of certification.
Certifications are not associated with a specific course. They are the formal recognition of skills acquired through training and professional experience.
Certifications are structured according to different levels, to reflect the professional experience, responsibilities and maturity level of the candidates.
This system enables us to recognize both fundamental skills and experienced profiles required to design, manage or audit business continuity and organizational resilience systems.
Eligibility conditions and prerequisites are specified for each certification.
The training courses offered by DRI France are the ideal way to prepare for the certification exam. They provide the methodological knowledge, common vocabulary and best practices needed to pass the exams.
The certifications are aimed in particular at :
responsible for business continuity,
risk and compliance managers,
IT and information systems security managers,
responsible for crisis management,
specialized consultants and auditors.
Find out more about the certifications offered by DRI France below, and identify the course best suited to your experience, responsibilities and career goals.
Associate Business Continuity Professional
The Associate Business Continuity Professional certification is designed for people who are new to our industry. ABCP certification attests to the possession of basic skills and therefore a good knowledge of business continuity management methodologies, even if you have not yet acquired extensive experience in the field. Starting your career in business continuity management with ABCP certification demonstrates a professional and structured approach to a career in business continuity.
The ABCP level is intended for people with less than two years’ experience in the sector, but who have passed the certification exam. Any certified professional with active ABCP status can upgrade to the higher CBCV, CBCP or MBCP certifications at any time by demonstrating that they meet the required conditions.
Once they have passed the exam, those wishing to obtain ABCP certification simply need to apply on the www.drii.org website, paying the one-off fee of 200 USD. Thereafter, to maintain your ABCP certification level, you must pay www.drii.org for annual renewal. No experience points (CEAP) are required.
Certified business continuity provider
CBCV certification was created for suppliers who recognize the importance of best practices in business continuity and disaster recovery, i.e. those who have the same level of commitment to the resilience profession as the customers they serve.
Having a CBCV certification gives customers the assurance that you know exactly what problems they face in the workplace, and how best to meet their needs.
In our country, CBCV certification is widely used among service and product suppliers who take part in major national and international tenders.
CBCV certification can be applied for after taking the exam directly at www.drii.org, for a one-off fee of 400 USD. Certification requires payment of an annual fee to DRI, but no Certified Training Activity Points (CEAPs) are required, so certification is easy to maintain.
Certified Business Continuity Professional
The Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) is the world’s most widely recognized and widely used business continuity certification. CBCPs are professionals who have demonstrated their knowledge and expertise in the field of business continuity and recovery in the event of a crisis or natural disaster. In most cases, these professionals have worked in the industry as leaders, and are seeking the international recognition that comes with holding this certification.
The CBCP certification level is aimed at specialists who have demonstrated their knowledge and professional experience in the field of business continuity and disaster recovery. The CBCP level requires at least two (2) years’ experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specific experience in five (5) of the ten areas of professional practice.
There is a one-off fee for CBCP certification, which also covers the annual fee for the year in which it is issued. Application for CBCP certification can be made after confirmation of successful completion of the exam directly on www.drii.org by paying a one-off fee of 400 USD. Maintenance of certification requires payment of the annual fee and ongoing commitment to continuing education and industry activities, demonstrated by experience points (CEAP).
Master Business Continuity Professional
The Master Business Continuity Professional distinguishes individuals who possess superior knowledge and significant experience in our profession. Although extensive business continuity experience is required, in most cases these professionals possess more than the necessary knowledge. These professionals possess a wide range of knowledge and run their practice, department or company with a high level of skill and competence. Earning an MBCP also provides the coveted distinction of membership of theOrder of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society, the only American academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to the national security community.
The MBCP is DRI International’s highest level of certification and is reserved for individuals with significant knowledge and skills in the field of business continuity and disaster recovery. To obtain the MBCP, it is necessary to pass a specific 5-hour exam, which requires the examination of 10 professional practices.
Maintaining certification requires an ongoing commitment to training and industry activities.
For more information on MBCP certification, contact info@drifrance.eu
Cyber-resilience associate professional
TheAssociate Cyber Resilience Professional (ACRP) designation is an exciting new credential for those new to business continuity and cybersecurity who want to establish themselves as cyber resilience professionals. Cyber resilience is a highly sought-after skill set that combines cybersecurity and business continuity to create an environment where both disciplines work together to maximize efficiency and protect the organization from cyber threats.
ACRP certification is for people who haven’t yet gained much experience in either field. By embarking on the path to IT resilience through ACRP certification, you’ll gain the skills you need to advance both your profession and your career. This is not a technical cybersecurity certification. It is aimed at corporate resilience professionals who need a working knowledge of cybersecurity to manage a holistic resilience program.
ACRP certification is aimed at people with less than two (2) years’ experience in cyber resilience, business continuity and/or cybersecurity. Candidates must complete the cyber resilience course and pass the final cyber resilience exam.
Once you have passed the exam that concludes the CRLE2000 and CRP501 courses, you can apply for certification directly at www.drii.org for a one-off fee of 200 USD.
Certified cyber-resilience professional
The Certified Cyber Resilience Professional (CCRP) is an innovative and entirely unique credential that identifies cyber resilience professionals. Cyber resilience is an emerging and much-needed skill set that combines cybersecurity and business continuity to create an environment in which both disciplines work together to maximize efficiency and protect the organization against cyber threats.
Requirements to become a CCRP include significant knowledge and experience in business continuity and cybersecurity, as well as a broad understanding of how these disciplines must work together to achieve true cyber resilience. If you’re an experienced business continuity or cybersecurity professional looking to fill this critical gap, you’re an excellent candidate for the CCRP. This is not a technical cybersecurity certification. It is aimed at resilience professionals who need a working knowledge of cybersecurity to manage a holistic resilience program.
There is a one-off fee for CCRP certification, which also covers the annual fee for the year in which it is issued. Application for CCRP certification can only be made after confirmation of passing the exam, directly on the www.drii.org website, subject to payment of a one-off fee of 400 USD.
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