A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with DORA compliance leadership
Position yourself as the central node for DORA rollout across Macquarie’s lines of business and regional teams
$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
Senior compliance and risk leader in a multinational financial institution driving DORA readiness across teams and geographies
Who this is not for
Individuals seeking entry-level compliance training or general cybersecurity awareness content
What you walk away with
- Lead cross-functional DORA implementation without relying on top-down mandates
- Serve as the internal reference for how DORA maps to local operations across regions
- Shape playbooks that get reused across audit cycles and regulatory touchpoints
- Earn consistent inclusion in strategic risk discussions across business units
- Reduce dependency on external consultants for control validation
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA’s scope in multinational banking
Understand how DORA applies uniquely to tiered financial institutions with cross-border operations, focusing on reporting lines, third-party risk, and incident escalation paths.
12 chapters in this module
- What DORA means for Macquarie
- Mapping DORA to existing resilience frameworks
- Key differences from MiFID II
- Third-country service provider rules
- Incident classification thresholds
- Board-level reporting intervals
- Designated entities definition
- ICT risk assessment depth
- Substantial outage criteria
- Cross-border data flows
- Regulatory coordination roles
- Internal audit alignment
Module 2. Building internal consensus without authority
Use DORA requirements as leverage to align departments that don’t report to you by framing compliance as shared risk reduction.
12 chapters in this module
- Stakeholder mapping for resilience
- Finding common ground in silos
- Language that resonates with tech teams
- Language for finance leaders
- Using audit timelines as motivators
- Creating peer accountability
- Running cross-unit workshops
- Documenting shared ownership
- Securing voluntary commitments
- Tracking decentralized progress
- Highlighting early wins
- Avoiding overreach perception
Module 3. DORA control library by function
Access pre-mapped controls tailored to operations, tech, legal, and vendor management teams to accelerate deployment.
12 chapters in this module
- Core controls for trading desks
- Data replication requirements
- Backup testing frequency
- Cloud provider alignment
- Penetration testing scope
- Threat-led testing basics
- Service level agreements
- Critical function identification
- External dependency logging
- Incident response coordination
- Escalation tree design
- Recovery time objectives
Module 4. Operational mapping across regions
Adapt DORA controls for regional variations in infrastructure, staffing, and legal environment without compromising standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Baseline vs local adjustments
- Defining tolerable deviations
- Asia-Pacific operational norms
- EMEA staffing models
- US regulatory expectations
- Remote site coverage
- Language and documentation
- Time zone coordination
- Local legal constraints
- Cross-region testing
- Unified reporting formats
- Central oversight design
Module 5. Vendor risk under DORA
Strengthen oversight of third parties with standardized assessment workflows that scale across suppliers.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical ICT service definition
- Due diligence triggers
- Onboarding questionnaires
- Contractual obligations
- Audit rights negotiation
- Performance monitoring
- Subcontractor oversight
- Exit planning
- Financial stability checks
- Cybersecurity certifications
- Incident notification SLAs
- Right to inspect clauses
Module 6. Incident classification workflows
Implement consistent triage processes so teams know when an event qualifies as a reportable incident.
12 chapters in this module
- Event vs incident criteria
- Functional impact levels
- Duration-based thresholds
- Customer impact scoring
- Internal communication paths
- Regulatory notification triggers
- Documentation standards
- Legal hold procedures
- Root cause tracking
- Remediation logging
- Lessons learned sharing
- Repeat incident patterns
Module 7. Testing program design
Structure annual threat-led penetration tests and resilience drills that meet DORA’s specificity requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat scenario selection
- Red team scope definition
- Executive involvement
- Failover testing design
- Data consistency validation
- Communication chain drills
- External partner inclusion
- Post-exercise reporting
- Gap tracking system
- Corrective action timelines
- Lessons integration
- Public relations coordination
Module 8. Documentation that survives audits
Create artefacts that stand up to regulator scrutiny and serve as reusable templates across cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy version control
- Control evidence standards
- Timestamped logs
- Reviewer sign-off fields
- Cross-referencing framework
- Audit trail preservation
- Change rationale logging
- Exception approvals
- Risk appetite alignment
- Independent verification
- Storage duration rules
- Access restriction design
Module 9. Cross-functional playbook development
Turn fragmented efforts into unified operating procedures that persist beyond individuals.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying process gaps
- Ownership assignment
- Decision authority clarity
- Handoff design
- Escalation paths
- Status tracking
- Template standardization
- Change management
- Training integration
- Feedback loops
- Version history
- Archival rules
Module 10. Executive communication strategy
Shape how senior leaders understand DORA progress using clear, action-oriented updates that build confidence.
12 chapters in this module
- Progress visualization
- Risk dashboard design
- Threshold alerts
- Milestone celebration
- Escalation narratives
- Vendor performance summaries
- Audit readiness status
- Resource gap framing
- Strategic alignment
- Board update prep
- Regulator prep materials
- Crisis comms planning
Module 11. Sustaining momentum post-launch
Keep DORA initiatives moving forward after initial rollout with embedded review cycles and ownership models.
12 chapters in this module
- Quarterly control reviews
- Ownership transition
- Knowledge transfer
- Playbook maintenance
- Update triggers
- Change impact analysis
- Stakeholder re-engagement
- Performance metrics
- Continuous improvement
- Lessons integration
- Audit prep automation
- Regulatory change tracking
Module 12. Scaling influence without promotion
Position yourself as the de facto leader on operational resilience without requiring formal authority.
12 chapters in this module
- Thought leadership channels
- Internal advisory roles
- Cross-unit task forces
- Mentorship opportunities
- Knowledge sharing
- Speaking at forums
- Authoring guidance
- Benchmarking participation
- Industry engagement
- Stakeholder trust
- Reputation building
- Career capital
How this maps to your situation
- Leading DORA implementation across departments
- Coordinating incident response across regions
- Managing third-party risk under regulatory scrutiny
- Reporting progress to executive stakeholders
Before vs. after
Before
DORA efforts are fragmented across teams with inconsistent execution and frequent rework.
After
You lead coordinated, repeatable compliance that spans business units and regions with minimal friction.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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 week over 6 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to DORA’s specific requirements and focuses on cross-functional leadership without formal authority, using real-world financial sector examples.
Frequently asked
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Does this cover MiFID II or other regulations?
Focus is on DORA compliance, though overlaps with MiFID II are explained where relevant.
Is this relevant for non-technical roles?
Yes, content is designed for risk, compliance, and operational leaders across functions.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 6 weeks to complete all modules and apply templates..
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