Certified DORA Lead Manager Training & Certification
Regular price
$795.00
The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to lead and oversee the implementation of digital operational resilience strategies within financial institutions. Based on the European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), this course prepares participants to establish ICT risk management frameworks, improve cybersecurity resilience, manage third-party ICT risks, and support regulatory compliance.
Through practical exercises, real-world examples, and expert instruction, participants gain the competencies needed to implement DORA requirements and strengthen the operational resilience of financial entities.
Why Should You Attend?
With the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) taking effect on January 17, 2025, financial entities operating within the European Union must establish robust ICT risk management and digital operational resilience capabilities to meet regulatory requirements.
The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course provides an in-depth understanding of DORA's requirements while helping participants develop the practical skills needed to prepare, implement, manage, monitor, and continually improve digital operational resilience programs. Throughout the course, participants engage in interactive discussions, practical exercises, and real-world scenarios designed to strengthen their ability to manage ICT risks and improve organizational resilience.
Upon successfully completing the training course and passing the certification exam, participants may apply for the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager credential, demonstrating their ability to lead DORA implementation initiatives within financial institutions.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:
Financial institution executives and decision-makers
Compliance officers and risk managers
Information technology professionals
Legal and regulatory affairs professionals
Consultants and advisors specializing in financial regulation and cybersecurity
Professionals responsible for ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
Learning Objectives
After completing this training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its regulatory requirements
Explain the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
Implement the five key pillars of DORA to strengthen organizational resilience
Review, monitor, and continually improve digital operational resilience programs
Support organizational compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act
Educational Approach
Interactive training sessions include essay-type exercises, practical scenarios, and multiple-choice quizzes.
Participants are encouraged to collaborate, exchange ideas, and actively participate throughout the course.
Practice quizzes closely reflect the format and difficulty of the certification examination.
Practical examples help participants understand how DORA requirements are implemented within financial institutions.
Prerequisites
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of information security, cybersecurity concepts, and ICT risk management principles before attending this training course.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA
Day 2: ICT-related risk and incident management
Day 3: ICT third-party risk management and information sharing
Day 4: Review and continual improvement
Day 5: Certification examination
Examination
The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP).
The examination covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
Domain 2: Preparing and planning for DORA implementation
Domain 3: ICT risk and ICT-related incident management
Domain 4: Digital operational resilience testing and ICT third-party risk management
Domain 5: Review and continual improvement
Certification
After successfully passing the examination, participants may apply for one of the following PECB credentials.
Credential
Exam
Professional Experience
ICT Risk Management Experience
Other Requirements
PECB Certified DORA Provisional Manager
Pass the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination or equivalent
None
None
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Manager
Pass the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination or equivalent
Two years of professional experience, including one year in ICT risk management
200 hours of project activities
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager
Pass the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination or equivalent
Five years of professional experience, including two years in ICT risk management
300 hours of project activities
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
PECB Certified DORA Senior Lead Manager
Pass the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination or equivalent
Ten years of professional experience, including seven years in ICT risk management
1,000 hours of project activities
Sign the PECB Code of Ethics
ICT risk management project experience should follow recognized best practices and may include activities such as:
Developing a DORA implementation business case
Managing DORA implementation projects
Implementing ICT risk management frameworks
Managing documented information
Implementing corrective actions
Monitoring and continually improving ICT risk management performance
General Information
Certification and examination fees are included in the training course price.
Participants receive more than 450 pages of official PECB training materials containing explanatory guidance, practical examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
Participants who complete the course receive an Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
Candidates who do not pass the examination are eligible to retake the exam once within 12 months of receiving their exam voucher, in accordance with PECB's retake policy.
Training Formats
Self-Study
Study at your own pace with official PECB training materials, practical examples, exercises, quizzes, and supporting documentation. The self-study format provides maximum flexibility while preparing for the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager certification examination.
