DORA Foundation – Digital Operational Resilience Act

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:

1. Describe the DORA concepts and principles
2. Explain the main DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework 
3. 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.

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Prerequisites 

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Course Agenda

• Day 1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA
• Day 2: DORA requirements and certificate exam

Examination

The “PECB DORA Foundation” exam fully meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience 
• Domain 2: DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework 

For specific information about the exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and Exam Rules and Policies.

Certification

After passing the exam, you can apply for the credential shown in the table below. The certificate requirements for PECB DORA Foundation are:

General Infromation

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Participants will receive more than 150 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
• Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
• Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.

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