The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course equips you with the necessary skills to lead and oversee the implementation of digital operational resilience strategies within financial entities to help them ensure compliance with European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
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COURSE OUTLINES
Who Should Attend?
This training course is intended for:- Financial institutions executives and decision-makers
- Compliance officers and risk managers
- IT professionals
- Legal and regulatory affairs personnel
- Consultants and advisors specialising in financial regulation and cybersecurity
Learning Objectives
After completing this training course, participants will be able to:- Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its requirements
- Understand the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
- Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
- Implement the five main pillars to enhance digital operational resilience in accordance with DORA’s requirements
- Review and continually improve the digital operational resilience of an organisation
Educational Approach
The course incorporates interactive elements, such as essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based. Quizzes are designed to closely resemble the format of the certification exam.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 exam
COURSE DETAILS
Course Details
This self-study training course provides a comprehensive guide to implementing DORA within financial institutions, focusing on ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience.- Duration: 6 months from registration
- Delivery Format: Self-study. PECB Self-Study allows participants to learn independently at their own pace using official PECB course materials.
- Study Method: No tutor support, live instruction, or guided sessions. Learners are responsible for managing their own study and exam preparation.
Examination and Certification
The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager examination meets the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP) requirements and covers the following domains:- Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of ICT risk management and digital operational resilience
- Domain 2: Preparing and planning for DORA project 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 Credentials
After passing the exam, candidates may apply for one of the following credentials:| Credential | Exam | Professional Experience | Risk Management Experience | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PECB Certified DORA Provisional Manager | PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified DORA Manager | PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in ICT risk management | Project activities: 200 hours | Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager | PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in ICT risk management | Project activities: 300 hours | Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics |
| PECB Certified DORA Senior Lead Manager | PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in ICT risk management | Project activities: 1,000 hours | Signing of the PECB Code of Ethics |
ICT Risk Management Activities
- Drafting a DORA implementation business case
- Managing a DORA implementation project
- Implementing an ICT risk management framework
- Managing documented information
- Implementing corrective actions
- Monitoring and improving the performance of the ICT risk management framework
PREREQUISITES
The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts, along with familiarity with ICT risk management principles.