PECB: DORA Foundation
Course Overview
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.
Learning Objectives
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.
Target Audience
Schedule Dates
Course Content
- Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA
- DORA requirements and certificate exam
FAQs
This course introduces participants to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) framework, providing foundational knowledge on ensuring operational resilience in financial institutions and regulated entities.
No prior knowledge is required. A basic understanding of IT systems, financial regulations, or risk management is advantageous but not mandatory.
The training helps organisations comply with DORA requirements, reduce operational risks, enhance cybersecurity, and improve incident response and reporting capabilities.
Yes. It provides foundational knowledge that assists organisations in aligning with regulatory expectations and maintaining readiness for inspections or audits.
Absolutely. DORA is a regulation primarily targeting financial institutions, making this course highly relevant for professionals working in banking, insurance, and investment services.
Yes. Participants gain awareness of current and emerging cyber threats and learn strategies to maintain operational resilience in a dynamic digital environment.
Yes. The training follows DORA regulations and incorporates international best practices in ICT risk management, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance.
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