PECB DORA FOUNDATION (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

The DORA Foundation training course covers the key concepts and practices needed to strengthen digital operational resilience, understand the requirements of the DORA Regulation, and prepare for certification.

PECB 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.

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.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.

Module 1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA

Module 2: DORA requirements

Certificate exam

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

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.

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Individual Fast-Track (Online – Intensive)

An intensive and personalized session where the training material is delivered in a highly condensed format. This approach gives you direct and personalized interaction with a professional expert.

Half‑day or a full‑day training, adapted to your level of experience.

Key Features :
Official training materials
Professional trainer – One‑to‑one coaching (1:1)
Session include a summary of each training day
Exam included (exam voucher provided at the end of the training)

This format is ideal for professionals who want to learn quickly and efficiently while benefiting from direct contact with an expert.

Full‑day with trainer :

PECB DORA FOUNDATION (Digital Operational Resilience Act)

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