Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)-Foundation

This entry-level course introduces you to the core pillars of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) — the new regulatory framework shaping ICT risk governance in the EU’s financial services landscape. Designed for professionals working at the intersection of finance, cybersecurity, and compliance, this program offers a solid foundation in DORA’s requirements for risk management, incident response, resilience testing, third-party oversight, and information-sharing protocols.

Why Take This Course?

With the increasing reliance on digital systems in financial services, DORA has emerged as a landmark regulation to ensure institutions can withstand and recover from ICT-related disruptions. This course is tailored to help participants:

• Understand the essence and goals of DORA

• Gain clarity on the responsibilities placed on financial entities and regulators

• Explore practical implementation strategies within existing ICT governance structures

Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to take the certification exam. Passing the exam grants you the “PECB Certificate Holder in DORA Foundation” — a globally recognized credential that validates your competence in DORA compliance.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Financial sector professionals managing ICT risk or digital infrastructure

• Risk managers and compliance officers exploring DORA-readiness

• Cybersecurity experts aiming to align resilience practices with regulatory requirements

• Consultants advising clients on digital operational resilience

• Anyone interested in contributing to their organization’s DORA compliance efforts

What You Will Learn

By the end of this training, you will be able to:

• Explain the principles and terminology underpinning DORA

• Understand the regulatory requirements for ICT risk management frameworks

• Recognize compliance strategies organizations can apply to align with DORA

• Appreciate the broader impact of DORA on digital resilience in the EU financial ecosystem

Training Methodology

• Engaging lecture sessions combined with real-life examples and thought-provoking discussions

• Active learner participation encouraged through interactive Q&As and peer exchanges

• Quizzes modeled on the certification exam structure to ensure readiness

• Flexible delivery options: available in physical classrooms, live online sessions, or self-paced eLearning formats

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites for enrolling in this course — it is open to anyone with an interest in DORA, regardless of technical background.

• Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
• Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12-month period from the initial date of the exam.