A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence on DORA compliance decisions across global teams
Become the internal reference on DORA readiness decisions
$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.
Being consulted too late on key control decisions
The situation this course is for
Strong compliance practitioners often step in after frameworks are set, limiting their impact. The most effective individuals shape outcomes early, by being known as the source of clarity in complex regulatory moments.
Who this is for
Senior compliance and governance professionals in financial institutions driving DORA implementation with cross-functional reach
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors focused only on checking boxes, or team members without decision influence
What you walk away with
- Lead DORA control validation discussions with stakeholder confidence
- Own the narrative in cross-functional resilience planning sessions
- Deliver reusable DORA evidence packages that reduce audit friction
- Influence peer decisions during control mapping and policy sign-off
- Shape vendor selection criteria with authority and precision
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Article 11 vs internal policy design
Understand how DORA’s Article 11 requirements translate into internal governance decisions and where influence can be applied.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA Article 11 summary
- Mapping Article 11 to internal controls
- Identifying decision owners
- Timing of control reviews
- Policy exception workflows
- Internal audit touchpoints
- Evidence types required
- Glossary alignment
- Third-party dependencies
- Gap assessment logic
- Benchmarking peer firms
- Stakeholder map for Article 11
Module 2. Vendor selection influence under DORA
Own the vendor review track from scoping to sign-off using regulator-aligned criteria.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA vendor classification tiers
- Defining critical vs important
- Third-party risk templates
- Due diligence thresholds
- Subcontractor oversight
- Contractual obligation mapping
- Audit right negotiation
- Performance monitoring design
- Exit planning standards
- Incident response SLAs
- Regulatory reporting triggers
- Vendor inventory governance
Module 3. Incident reporting decision frameworks
Create clarity in high-pressure moments by owning DORA incident classification logic.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA incident categories
- Materiality thresholds
- Initial reporting timeline
- Internal escalation paths
- Cross-border coordination
- Regulator comms templates
- Event severity scoring
- Post-incident review structure
- Root cause documentation
- Legal hold considerations
- Remediation tracking
- Lessons-learned integration
Module 4. Resilience testing ownership
Lead internal resilience testing strategy with regulator-ready outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA testing frequency rules
- Scenario design principles
- Test scope definition
- Stakeholder participation
- Control failure simulations
- Recovery time validation
- Documentation standards
- Gap remediation tracking
- Reporting to senior management
- External auditor coordination
- Lessons integration
- Annual planning alignment
Module 5. Internal governance playbook design
Build a repeatable compliance process that survives leadership changes.
12 chapters in this module
- Governance model options
- RACI for DORA roles
- Steering committee design
- Decision log framework
- Policy version control
- Change approval workflows
- Stakeholder onboarding
- Knowledge transfer plan
- Quarterly review rhythm
- Metrics for effectiveness
- Audit trail setup
- Succession planning
Module 6. Control mapping with evidence depth
Turn control assertions into auditable, justified outcomes.
12 chapters in this module
- Control statement writing
- Evidence type selection
- Automation potential
- Ownership assignment
- Review frequency logic
- Exception handling
- Sampling methodology
- Benchmarking sources
- Cross-domain alignment
- Version control rules
- Integration with GRC tools
- Audit prep checklist
Module 7. Peer review influence tactics
Shape peer decisions through structured reasoning and credible templates.
12 chapters in this module
- Review meeting structure
- Pre-read package design
- Objection anticipation
- Clarifying questions
- Template reuse
- Decision log integration
- Follow-up workflows
- Escalation paths
- Consensus-building framework
- Conflict resolution
- Timeboxing principles
- Documentation standards
Module 8. Policy drafting with enforcement clarity
Create policies that are adopted, not debated.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy structure standards
- Enforceable language
- Stakeholder alignment
- Exception workflows
- Training integration
- Version control
- Review cycles
- Ownership clarity
- Metrics for adoption
- Audit alignment
- Legal review integration
- Translation planning
Module 9. Third-party oversight execution
Operationalize DORA’s third-party rules with scalable oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor categorization
- Risk tier definitions
- Due diligence scope
- Contractual term mapping
- Audit rights enforcement
- Performance monitoring
- Incident response
- Subcontractor management
- Exit planning
- Reporting completeness
- Regulator notification
- Vendor exit audit
Module 10. Executive communication strategy
Translate technical DORA work into leadership-ready updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary design
- Risk framing
- Progress metrics
- Issue escalation format
- Decision request clarity
- Appendix structure
- Frequency alignment
- Stakeholder tailoring
- Board-level summary
- Audit preparation
- Regulator updates
- Crisis comms prep
Module 11. Evidence package construction
Build regulator-ready evidence packages that reduce follow-up.
12 chapters in this module
- Evidence types per control
- Sampling logic
- Document naming
- Versioning
- Access controls
- Storage standards
- Searchability
- Cross-reference index
- Audit trail
- Review workflow
- Retention rules
- Compliance dashboard
Module 12. Sustained compliance momentum
Ensure DORA work compounds rather than resets each cycle.
12 chapters in this module
- Knowledge retention
- Succession planning
- Documentation reuse
- Toolchain integration
- Feedback loops
- Process automation
- Benchmarking
- Continuous improvement
- Stakeholder education
- Innovation tracking
- Lessons integration
- Annual refresh planning
How this maps to your situation
- Before internal DORA validation cycle
- During vendor onboarding
- After audit findings
- When updating resilience policies
Before vs. after
Before
Consulted late on key control decisions, relying on ad hoc coordination
After
First point of contact for DORA interpretation, shaping outcomes proactively
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: 45, 60 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with on-demand access forever.
If nothing changes
Continuing to react to compliance cycles instead of shaping them reduces visibility and influence in strategic discussions.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic DORA overviews give surface-level awareness. This course delivers decision-level control and cross-functional influence, specific to financial services practitioners shaping compliance outcomes.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Senior compliance, risk, and governance professionals leading DORA implementation in financial institutions.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this about the firm’s internal policies?
No. The course focuses on DORA implementation patterns applicable across global banks, not internal firm processes.
$199 one-time. 45, 60 minutes per week for 12 weeks, with on-demand access forever..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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