DRI professional certifications in business continuity management

The following DRI certifications attest to the level of professional competence in the field of Business Continuity Management.
They are issued by Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International) and are internationally recognized as a reference for professionals and organizations.

ABCP

Associate Business Continuity Professional

To achieve ABCP certification, it is necessary to pass the exam that concludes all Intensive (BCP501) or In-depth (BCLE2000) Courses on Business Continuity Management.

The Associate Business Continuity Professional certification is intended for those who are new to our field. ABCP certification certifies the possession of basic skills and thus good knowledge of Business Continuity Management methodologies, even if one has not yet gained much experience in the field. Starting your career path in business continuity management through ABCP certification demonstrates the professional and structured approach to a career in business continuity.

The ABCP level is for people with less than two years of experience in the field but who have successfully passed the certification exam. Any certified professional holding active ABCP status may at any time upgrade to the higher CBCV, CBCP or MBCP certifications by providing evidence of satisfying the requirements.

Once you have passed the exam, if you wish to obtain ABCP certification, simply apply on the website www.drii.org and pay the one-off fee. Subsequently, to maintain your ABCP certification level, you must pay for the annual renewal via the website www.drii.org. No experience points (CEAP) are required.

CBCV

Certified Business Continuity Vendor

To achieve CBCV certification, you must pass the exam that concludes all Intensive (BCP501) or In-depth (BCLE2000) Courses on Business Continuity Management.

The CBCV certification was created for vendors who recognize the importance of business continuity and disaster recovery best practices-those who have the same level of commitment to the resilience profession as the clients they serve.

Holding a CBCV certification gives clients the confidence that you know exactly the problems they face on the job and that you know how to best meet their needs.

In our country, CBCV certification is widespread among service and product providers who participate in large national and international tenders.

CBCV certification can be applied for upon passing the exam directly at www.drii.org by paying a one-time fee. Certification requires payment of an annual fee to DRI but no certified educational activity points (CEAP) are required, so it is easy to maintain certification.

CBCP

Certified Business Continuity Professional

To achieve CBCP certification, you must pass the exam that concludes all Intensive (BCP501) or In-depth (BCLE2000) Courses on Business Continuity Management.

The Certified Business Continuity Professional is the most widely recognized and widely used business continuity certification in the world. CBCPs are professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the area of business continuity and business restoration during crises and natural disasters. 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 intended for specialists who have demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the business continuity/disaster recovery field. The CBCP level requires at least two (2) years of experience. Candidates must be able to demonstrate specific experience in five (5) of the 10 Professional Practices subject areas.

Application for CBCP certification can be made after confirmation of passing the exam directly at www.drii.org by paying a one-time fee. The issuance of CBCP certification involves a one-time fee that also covers the annual fee for the year in which it is issued

Maintaining certification requires payment of an annual fee and a constant commitment to continuing education and activities in the sector, demonstrated through experience points (CEAP).

MBCP

Master Business Continuity Professional

The Master Business Continuity Professional distinguishes those with superior knowledge and significant experience in our profession. Although extensive business continuity experience is required, in most cases these professionals possess much more than the required knowledge. These professionals possess a wide range of knowledge and lead their practices, departments or company with a high level of skill and expertise. Achieving an MBCP also allows one to earn the coveted distinction of membership in theOrder of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society, the only U.S. 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 expertise in the field of business continuity and disaster recovery. To earn the MBCP, you must complete a specific course and pass a dedicated 5-hour exam that requires discussion of all 10 Professional Practices. Simply passing the exam that concludes the BCP501 and BCLE2000 courses is not sufficient.

Maintaining certification requires an ongoing commitment to continuing education and industry activities.

For more information about MBCP certification contact segreteria@dri-italy-it