A tailored course, built for your situation
Own the Full Scope of DORA Compliance Execution
A 199 course for Specialist, Advisor Wealth Services at the firm building end-to-end ownership in operational resilience under DORA
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Who this is for
Specialist, Advisor Wealth Services at a major financial institution navigating evolving regulatory expectations under DORA, with influence across internal teams but not yet centralized ownership of compliance execution.
Who this is not for
This is not for external auditors, consultants, or staff without direct responsibility for implementing or coordinating DORA-related controls and reporting workflows.
What you walk away with
- Lead end-to-end DORA compliance cycles without escalation
- Become the default owner of internal test plans and evidence collection
- Direct vendor risk assessments under DORA Article 25 without oversight
- Coordinate internal audit touchpoints proactively
- Document repeatable workflows that compound across reporting cycles
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping DORA’s Requirements to Your Current Workflow
Align DORA’s 14 regulatory technical standards directly to your existing processes in advisor services, identifying where you can claim ownership without organizational change.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding DORA’s core mandate
- Linking Articles to operational functions
- Identifying owned versus shared tasks
- Pinpointing decision authority gaps
- Charting current workflow handoffs
- Defining scope boundaries
- Recognizing escalation triggers
- Mapping reporting lines
- Assessing documentation depth
- Benchmarking internal readiness
- Locating test cycle overlaps
- Planning ownership expansion
Module 2. Building Internal Control Validation Cycles
Design repeatable validation routines for DORA-mandated controls, positioning you as the source of truth for internal audit and compliance teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining control effectiveness
- Creating test procedures
- Scheduling validation frequency
- Assigning evidence owners
- Documenting exceptions
- Linking to policy documents
- Integrating with risk registers
- Using automated checklists
- Tracking remediation status
- Versioning control tests
- Reporting to compliance leads
- Improving test coverage
Module 3. Leading Vendor Risk Under DORA Article 25
Take full ownership of third-party risk workflows required under DORA, including documentation, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding Article 25 scope
- Identifying critical vendors
- Classifying outsourcing types
- Conducting due diligence
- Documenting contractual terms
- Assessing service continuity
- Reviewing audit rights
- Monitoring performance
- Managing incident reporting
- Handling contract renewals
- Updating risk ratings
- Archiving vendor files
Module 4. Designing Operational Resilience Testing Plans
Develop comprehensive testing strategies that fulfill DORA’s requirements for incident response and recovery capability.
12 chapters in this module
- Setting testing objectives
- Classifying system criticality
- Designing scenario types
- Scheduling test cycles
- Notifying stakeholders
- Conducting walkthroughs
- Simulating disruptions
- Measuring response times
- Documenting findings
- Assigning action items
- Validating improvements
- Reporting to management
Module 5. Coordinating Cross-Functional Reporting
Lead the integration of inputs from legal, IT, and operations into a unified DORA compliance report without formal authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying report contributors
- Setting input deadlines
- Creating standardized templates
- Reviewing draft content
- Resolving conflicts
- Consolidating findings
- Writing executive summaries
- Formatting for regulators
- Versioning final reports
- Submitting to compliance
- Tracking feedback
- Updating for next cycle
Module 6. Owning Incident Classification and Escalation
Establish clear criteria for identifying and escalating DORA-reportable incidents, reducing ambiguity and delays.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident types
- Setting severity thresholds
- Creating detection triggers
- Logging initial reports
- Assessing reportability
- Initiating investigation
- Determining root cause
- Estimating impact
- Deciding escalation path
- Notifying compliance
- Filing preliminary notice
- Updating incident log
Module 7. Integrating DORA with FFIEC and Other Frameworks
Map DORA requirements to existing U.S. regulatory expectations to reduce duplication and increase efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Comparing DORA to FFIEC
- Aligning control objectives
- Consolidating documentation
- Cross-referencing policies
- Harmonizing testing
- Merging risk assessments
- Unifying reporting
- Training teams
- Updating playbooks
- Maintaining version control
- Responding to audits
- Proving alignment
Module 8. Documenting and Maintaining Policies
Create and maintain DORA-aligned policies that stand up to internal and external scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring policy documents
- Writing clear language
- Including required elements
- Referencing regulations
- Obtaining approvals
- Publishing internally
- Training staff
- Tracking acknowledgments
- Scheduling reviews
- Updating after incidents
- Versioning changes
- Archiving old versions
Module 9. Managing Internal Audit and Inspection Readiness
Ensure your DORA-related work is always inspection-ready, reducing last-minute scrambles and increasing credibility.
12 chapters in this module
- Anticipating audit questions
- Organizing evidence
- Preparing walkthroughs
- Coordinating with IT
- Validating data access
- Explaining control logic
- Demonstrating compliance
- Responding to findings
- Tracking recommendations
- Closing actions
- Updating documentation
- Maintaining inspection history
Module 10. Building Repeatable Artefacts That Compound
Develop templates and processes that save time and strengthen consistency across compliance cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying reusable elements
- Creating template libraries
- Standardizing formats
- Naming conventions
- Storing centrally
- Sharing with peers
- Training others
- Updating based on feedback
- Tracking adoption
- Measuring time saved
- Improving clarity
- Scaling across teams
Module 11. Communicating Progress to Senior Stakeholders
Deliver concise updates that reinforce your ownership and build trust with leadership.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining success metrics
- Writing progress summaries
- Highlighting achievements
- Flagging dependencies
- Requesting support
- Presenting to management
- Using visuals
- Tracking decisions
- Following up
- Adjusting plans
- Celebrating wins
- Building credibility
Module 12. Expanding Your Mandate Without a Title Change
Leverage your DORA expertise to take on broader responsibilities and become the go-to person for operational resilience.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying expansion opportunities
- Volunteering for projects
- Sharing best practices
- Mentoring peers
- Proposing improvements
- Leading initiatives
- Building coalitions
- Documenting impact
- Asking for recognition
- Negotiating ownership
- Creating role clarity
- Establishing legacy
How this maps to your situation
- When starting DORA implementation
- During internal audit cycles
- Before vendor contract renewals
- After a regulatory update
Before vs. after
Before
Work spans multiple teams with unclear ownership, reactive responses to compliance requests, fragmented documentation, and limited visibility into full-cycle execution.
After
You lead end-to-end DORA compliance execution, own key artefacts, coordinate stakeholders proactively, and expand your influence within your current role.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, with flexible pacing to fit around existing responsibilities.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance trainings or vendor-led workshops, this course is tailored to specialists in financial services who need to expand their mandate without waiting for a promotion. It focuses on actionable artefacts, decision ownership, and internal influence, not theoretical overviews.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for someone without a legal or compliance title?
Yes. It's designed for practitioners like you who are already involved in DORA-related work and want to expand their ownership and impact.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help me if I'm not directly responsible for DORA reporting?
Yes. The course teaches how to claim ownership through documentation, coordination, and repeatable processes, skills that let you lead without formal authority.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, with flexible pacing to fit around existing responsibilities..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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