Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Foundation (PECB Certified) - Including Exam
- Course Code DORAF
- Duration 2 days
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This course is available in the following formats:
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Company Event
Event at company
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Public Classroom
Traditional Classroom Learning
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Virtual Learning
Learning that is virtual
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Course Overview
TopThis 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.
Course Schedule
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 04-05 June, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
- Language: French
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 03-04 August, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
- Language: French
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 30 September-01 October, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
- Language: French
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- Delivery Format: Virtual Learning
- Date: 03-04 December, 2026 | 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Location: Virtual (W. Europe )
- Language: French
Target Audience
TopThis training course is intended for:
- Managers and consultants seeking to understand DORA requirements for ICT risk management
- Professionals involved in digital operational resilience or cybersecurity in the financial sector
- Risk and compliance officers seeking a foundational knowledge of DORA
- Individuals responsible for managing third-party ICT risks within financial institutions
- Anyone interested in supporting their organization’s compliance with DORA
Course Objectives
TopBy 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
Course Content
TopDay 1: Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA
Day 2: DORA requirements and certificate exam
Course Prerequisites
Top- There are no prerequisites to participate in this training course.
Test Certification
TopThe “PECB DORA Foundation” exam fully meets all the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP) requirements. It covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
Domain 2: DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework
After passing the exam, you can apply for the following credential: PECB Certificate Holder in DORA Foundation.
The certificate requirements for PECB DORA Foundation are:
- Exam: Pass the PECB DORA Foundation exam
- Professional experience: None required
- ICTMS project experience: None required
- Other requirements: Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
Further Information
TopEducational 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.
PECB offers various training course delivery formats, from traditional classroom settings to modern, technology-driven solutions.
General Information
- Certificate and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.
- Participants will receive more than 150 pages of comprehensive training materials, including practical examples, exercises, and quizzes.
- Participants who have attended the training course will receive an attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.
- Candidates who have completed the training course with one of our partners and failed the first exam attempt are eligible to retake the exam for free within a 12-month period from the date the coupon code is received because the fee paid for the training course includes a first exam attempt and one retake. Otherwise, retake fees apply.