Certified DORA Lead Manager Training & Certification

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.

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.