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PECB DORA Lead Manager

Plan DORA implementation projects and manage ICT risks, incidents and third-party processes in support of digital resilience.

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30 hours / 5 days
Three-hour PECB certification exam
Credential application based on experience
Digital operational resilience

Explore the foundations of digital resilience with DORA

DORA is a European Union regulation addressing digital operational resilience and information and communication technology (ICT) risk management in the financial sector.

PECB DORA Foundation training introduces core concepts, organisational responsibilities and approaches that support compliance. Explore ICT risks alongside third-party service relationships.

Audience

Who is it for?

Professionals managing digital operational resilience processes
Financial institution executives and decision makers
ICT risk management, information security and cybersecurity specialists
Risk management, legal and regulatory compliance professionals
Consultants specialising in financial regulation and cybersecurity
Program flow

Course content

01
Module 1 Introduction to DORA Concepts and Requirements
  • Introduction to the course objectives and structure.
  • Overview of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
  • Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience.
  • Preparing and planning the DORA implementation project.
  • Governance structures and organisational responsibilities under DORA.
02
Module 2 ICT Risk and Incident Management
  • Planning and implementing ICT risk management processes.
  • Managing, classifying and reporting ICT-related incidents.
  • Evaluating incident response mechanisms in line with DORA requirements.
  • Risk management practices that strengthen operational resilience.
03
Module 3 ICT Third-Party Risk Management and Information Sharing
  • Planning and conducting digital operational resilience testing.
  • Managing risks associated with third-party ICT service providers.
  • The Oversight Framework and the role of the Lead Overseer under DORA.
  • Information and threat intelligence sharing processes.
04
Module 4 Review and Continual Improvement
  • Planning and delivering training and awareness activities.
  • Roles and responsibilities of competent authorities.
  • Monitoring, measurement, analysis and performance evaluation.
  • Internal audit and management review activities.
  • Planning and implementing continual improvement.
  • Course review and closing.
05
Module 5 Certification Exam
  • General preparation and review for the DORA certification exam.
What you will gain

Connect ICT risk management with resilience

Understand DORA requirements and the relationships between risk management, incident management and third-party processes.

01

Competency 1

Interpret DORA objectives and key implementation requirements.

02

Competency 2

Plan DORA implementation projects and ICT risk management processes.

03

Competency 3

Evaluate approaches to ICT incident management and reporting.

04

Competency 4

Connect resilience testing and third-party ICT risk management with implementation activities.

05

Competency 5

Plan governance, internal audit and management review activities.

06

Competency 6

Improve digital resilience through performance monitoring and continual improvement.

Selected PECB training

PECB DORA Lead Manager

A five-module programme covering DORA implementation planning, ICT risk and incident management, resilience testing, third-party risks and continual improvement.

PECB DORA Lead Manager
Official digital badge available once certification requirements are met.

About the training

PECB DORA Lead Manager training covers ICT risk and incident management, third-party risks and digital operational resilience testing. Governance, internal audit and continual improvement are explored from an implementation perspective.

The 30-hour, five-day programme contains five detailed modules. The final module covers preparation and review alongside the three-hour PECB certification exam.

Certificate

Candidates who pass the PECB DORA Lead Manager exam may apply for a credential appropriate to their experience. According to the supplied brochure, the Lead Manager credential requires at least 5 years of professional experience, including 2 years in ICT risk management, at least 300 hours of relevant project activities and acceptance of the PECB Code of Ethics. Passing the exam alone does not confer this credential; confirm current requirements with PECB before applying.

The BT Akademi Achievement Certificate is a separate award. According to the supplied document, it is issued digitally with QR verification to participants who attend at least 80% of the training and successfully complete the assessments or projects required by the curriculum.

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