This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its core principles. It equips participants with essential knowledge of the DORA requirements for ICT risk management, incident reporting, digital operational resilience testing, third-party risk management, and information sharing practices.
Why Should You Attend?
This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts, requirements, and principles of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). By attending this training course, participants will also learn the key responsibilities of financial entities and regulators under DORA, with practical insights into applying DORA principles within organizational ICT risk management frameworks.
After completing the training course, you will be eligible to sit for the exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in DORA Foundation” credential. This certificate demonstrates your understanding of DORA and its application in the financial services sector.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Managers and consultants seeking to understand DORA requirements for ICT risk management
Professionals involved in digital operational resilience or cybersecurity in the financial sector
Risk and compliance officers seeking a foundational knowledge of DORA
Individuals responsible for managing third-party ICT risks within financial institutions
Anyone interested in supporting their organization’s compliance with DORA
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Describe the DORA concepts and principles
Explain the main DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework
Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve compliance with DORA
Educational Approach
Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared.
PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Why should you attend?
With DORA taking effect on January 17, 2025, it is essential for professionals to ensure compliance, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance operational resilience in the financial sector. Attending the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and peers, fostering valuable discussions and insights into best practices for digital operational resilience. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will gain real-world perspectives on implementing effective strategies to mitigate ICT risks and enhance digital operational resilience in financial institutions.
Additionally, attending this course demonstrates your commitment to professional development and positions you as a competent leader in the evolving landscape of digital operational resilience. Upon successfully completing the training course and exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager” credential.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
Financial institutions’ executives and decision-makers
Compliance officers and risk managers
IT professionals
Legal and regulatory affairs personnel
Consultants and advisors specializing in financial regulation and cybersecurity
Learning objectives
After completing this training course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its requirements
Understand the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
Implement the five main pillars to enhance digital operational resilience in accordance with DORA’s requirements
Review and continually improve the digital operational resilience of an organization
Educational approach
The training course incorporates interactive elements, such as essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
Participants are strongly encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions.
The quizzes are designed in a manner that closely resembles the format of the certification exam.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts, and familiarity with ICT risk management principles.
1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA2: ICT-related risk and incident management3: ICT third-party risk management and information sharing4: Review and continual improvement5: Certification The “PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager” exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements, and it covers the following competency domains:
1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
2: Preparing and planning for DORA project implementation
3: ICT risk and ICT-related incident management
4: Digital operational resilience testing and ICT third-party risk management
5: Review and continual improvement
For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for certifications are as follows:
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
Risk Management experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified DORA Provisional Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Senior Lead Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
The ICT risk management activities should follow best practices and include the following:
Drafting a DORA implementation business case
Managing a DORA implementation project
Implementing an ICT risk management framework
Managing documented information
Implementing corrective actions
Monitoring and improving the performance of the ICT risk management framework
The training course price includes certification and examination fees.
Participants will receive training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
The course will issue an attestation of completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits to participants who attend the training.
If participants fail the exam, they can retake it within a 12-month period from the date they receive the coupon code.
DORA Foundation
This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its core principles. It equips participants with essential knowledge of the DORA requirements for ICT risk management, incident reporting, digital operational resilience testing, third-party risk management, and information sharing practices.
Why Should You Attend?
This training course is designed to help participants understand the fundamental concepts, requirements, and principles of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). By attending this training course, participants will also learn the key responsibilities of financial entities and regulators under DORA, with practical insights into applying DORA principles within organizational ICT risk management frameworks.
After completing the training course, you will be eligible to sit for the exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in DORA Foundation” credential. This certificate demonstrates your understanding of DORA and its application in the financial services sector.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Managers and consultants seeking to understand DORA requirements for ICT risk management
Professionals involved in digital operational resilience or cybersecurity in the financial sector
Risk and compliance officers seeking a foundational knowledge of DORA
Individuals responsible for managing third-party ICT risks within financial institutions
Anyone interested in supporting their organization’s compliance with DORA
Learning Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Describe the DORA concepts and principles
Explain the main DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework
Identify potential actions and approaches that organizations can use to achieve compliance with DORA
Educational Approach
Lecture sessions include discussion questions and examples.
Participants are strongly encouraged to interact with one another, exchange ideas, and actively participate in discussions.
The quiz structure within the course closely mirrors that of the exam, ensuring participants are well-prepared.
PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions. To learn more about these formats, please click here.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Why should you attend?
With DORA taking effect on January 17, 2025, it is essential for professionals to ensure compliance, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance operational resilience in the financial sector. Attending the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and peers, fostering valuable discussions and insights into best practices for digital operational resilience. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will gain real-world perspectives on implementing effective strategies to mitigate ICT risks and enhance digital operational resilience in financial institutions.
Additionally, attending this course demonstrates your commitment to professional development and positions you as a competent leader in the evolving landscape of digital operational resilience. Upon successfully completing the training course and exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager” credential.
Who should attend?
This training course is intended for:
Financial institutions’ executives and decision-makers
Compliance officers and risk managers
IT professionals
Legal and regulatory affairs personnel
Consultants and advisors specializing in financial regulation and cybersecurity
Learning objectives
After completing this training course, you will be able to:
Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its requirements
Understand the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
Implement the five main pillars to enhance digital operational resilience in accordance with DORA’s requirements
Review and continually improve the digital operational resilience of an organization
Educational approach
The training course incorporates interactive elements, such as essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
Participants are strongly encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions.
The quizzes are designed in a manner that closely resembles the format of the certification exam.
Prerequisites
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts, and familiarity with ICT risk management principles.
1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA2: ICT-related risk and incident management3: ICT third-party risk management and information sharing4: Review and continual improvement5: Certification The “PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager” exam meets the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements, and it covers the following competency domains:
1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
2: Preparing and planning for DORA project implementation
3: ICT risk and ICT-related incident management
4: Digital operational resilience testing and ICT third-party risk management
5: Review and continual improvement
For specific information about exam types, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential.
The requirements for certifications are as follows:
Credential
Exam
Professional experience
Risk Management experience
Other requirements
PECB Certified DORA Provisional Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
None
None
Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Two years: One year of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 200 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Five years: Two years of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 300 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Senior Lead Manager
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent
Ten years: Seven years of work experience in ICT risk management
Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours
Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics
The ICT risk management activities should follow best practices and include the following:
Drafting a DORA implementation business case
Managing a DORA implementation project
Implementing an ICT risk management framework
Managing documented information
Implementing corrective actions
Monitoring and improving the performance of the ICT risk management framework
The training course price includes certification and examination fees.
Participants will receive training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
The course will issue an attestation of completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits to participants who attend the training.
If participants fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months from the date they receive the coupon code.