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DORA Foundation

Understand the fundamentals of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), the European regulation that mandates digital operational resilience for the financial sector. The ideal starting point to understand DORA's obligations before moving on to the Lead Manager level.

2 daysof training
Foundationentry level
ENlanguage
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Financial sector professionals (banking, insurance, investment) discovering DORA
  • Compliance, risk and security teams affected by the regulation
  • ICT service providers working with financial entities
  • Professionals preparing for the DORA Lead Manager level

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified DORA Foundation credential
  • An understanding of DORA's 5 pillars and its scope
  • The basics to position DORA against NIS2 and ISO 27001
  • The starting point to move on to the DORA Lead Manager level

Course programme

DORA fundamentals
  • Context and objectives of Regulation (EU) 2022/2554
  • Scope: financial entities and ICT providers
  • DORA's 5 pillars in overview
Pillars and exam
  • ICT risk management and incident reporting
  • Operational resilience testing and third-party risk
  • Information sharing, review and the official Foundation exam

Exam, credits & certification

1 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
14 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits awarded by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

After passing the exam, you can claim the "PECB Certified DORA Foundation" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Practise before the exam

Our own product

DORA Foundation practice exams, with a reasoned explanation for every answer.

6 full exams · 240 questions · 2 domains assessed

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RRSG's own material, independent from the official training and not endorsed by any certification body.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

Over 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. I don't approach standards theoretically: I apply them day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

What participants say

"Two very rewarding days on DORA. Many thanks to Ricardo for the quality of his delivery, his teaching approach and his many real-world insights, which made this course particularly concrete and useful."
Julien B.Cybersecurity at Trellix
“A big thank you to Ricardo for the quality of his delivery, his teaching and his many real-world insights, which made this DORA training especially concrete and useful.”
Julien B. · Cybersecurity at Trellix · DORA Foundation training

Still in the evaluation phase?

Practical DORA guide, 25 pages (free). The 5 pillars of the regulation, who is in scope and a 15-point checklist.

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🧭 This course is part of the DORA Path: the complete itinerary towards your goal →

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites are required to take the course. Prior background in the field helps, but is not mandatory.
Does DORA apply to me?
DORA applies to EU financial entities (banks, insurers, investment firms, payment service providers, etc.) and to their ICT service providers. If you work in or for the financial sector, it very likely concerns you.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study includes the official PECB material, the exam and certification, at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, as a PECB Certified Trainer for this standard: real-world case studies and guided exam preparation; I support you until you feel ready to get certified.See the full coaching programme. The coaching option includes up to 3 hours of one-to-one video sessions, spread at your own pace over the 12 months of access. See the full coaching programme.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. A fail therefore doesn't leave you stuck. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so you arrive with confidence.
Foundation or Lead Manager?
Foundation gives you the conceptual basis of DORA in 2 days; Lead Manager (5 days) goes deeper and qualifies you to lead DORA compliance. If you already have experience, you can aim directly for Lead Manager.

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