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Accurate DORA compliance outputs on first submission

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Accurate DORA compliance outputs on first submission

A 199 course for the firm Director-level practitioners mastering operational resilience with precision

$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.
Rework loops on DORA documentation delay sign-off and dilute credibility

The situation this course is for

Even minor inaccuracies in initial submissions trigger follow-ups, stretch review timelines, and invite deeper scrutiny, despite strong internal expertise.

Who this is for

Senior compliance and risk practitioner in a regulated financial institution, responsible for delivering auditable, regulator-aligned artefacts under tight timelines

Who this is not for

Junior analysts, entry-level compliance staff, or professionals outside financial services regulation

What you walk away with

  • Produce DORA-mapped control documentation accurate to EBA standards on first draft
  • Apply precise language aligned with supervisory expectations in initial submissions
  • Build audit-ready reports without revision cycles
  • Use pre-validated templates for ICT risk assessments and incident reporting
  • Navigate internal review gates with fully substantiated artefacts

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Understanding DORA’s scope and intent
Break down DORA’s Article 5 and Annex I requirements with concrete examples from recent EBA guidance.
12 chapters in this module
  1. What DORA regulates
  2. Who it applies to
  3. Key definitions
  4. ICT third-party risk
  5. Incident classification
  6. Reporting thresholds
  7. Exemptions
  8. Oversight bodies
  9. Enforcement timeline
  10. Penalty structure
  11. Alignment with MiFID
  12. DORA lifecycle overview
Module 2. Control mapping to DORA Annex I
Map existing internal controls to DORA’s mandatory requirements with traceable logic.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Article 7 mapping
  2. Article 8 compliance
  3. Resilience testing linkage
  4. Incident response plans
  5. Backup validation
  6. Access controls
  7. Vendor oversight
  8. Audit trail retention
  9. Documentation standards
  10. Testing frequency rules
  11. Escalation paths
  12. Evidence retention
Module 3. ICT risk assessment under DORA
Build a defensible, repeatable risk assessment aligned with EBA expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Scope definition
  2. Threat modeling
  3. Impact criteria
  4. Likelihood assessment
  5. Risk appetite alignment
  6. Third-party inclusion
  7. Scenario depth
  8. Board discussion points
  9. Risk register format
  10. Version control
  11. Peer validation
  12. Regulator Q&A prep
Module 4. Incident classification and reporting
Classify and document ICT incidents to meet DORA’s Tiered Reporting requirements.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Incident types
  2. Tier 1 criteria
  3. Tier 2 criteria
  4. Reporting deadlines
  5. EBA form structure
  6. Internal logging
  7. Escalation triggers
  8. Notification workflow
  9. Evidence packet
  10. Follow-up expectations
  11. Cross-border coordination
  12. Status updates
Module 5. Digital operational resilience testing
Design and document resilience testing that meets DORA’s rigorous expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Testing frequency
  2. Scenario design
  3. Red team input
  4. Third-party testing
  5. Results documentation
  6. Gap tracking
  7. Management sign-off
  8. Lessons integration
  9. Scope expansion
  10. Peer benchmarking
  11. External validation
  12. Audit trail
Module 6. Third-party risk under DORA
Apply enhanced due diligence and oversight to ICT third-party relationships.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Criticality assessment
  2. Subcontractor tracking
  3. Audit rights
  4. Exit planning
  5. Contractual terms
  6. Oversight frequency
  7. Performance monitoring
  8. Concentration risk
  9. Vendor audit coordination
  10. Service level enforcement
  11. Remediation tracking
  12. Termination triggers
Module 7. Policy drafting for DORA compliance
Write internal policies that reflect DORA’s requirements with legal and operational clarity.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Policy structure
  2. Definitions section
  3. Ownership clarity
  4. Review cycle
  5. Version control
  6. Approval workflow
  7. Distribution log
  8. Training linkage
  9. Enforcement mechanism
  10. Cross-reference mapping
  11. Audit alignment
  12. Regulator-readiness
Module 8. Internal audit readiness
Prepare for internal and external audits with complete, accurate, and accessible documentation.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Document architecture
  2. Evidence location
  3. Version verification
  4. Control testing logs
  5. Findings tracking
  6. Remediation timelines
  7. Management response
  8. Tone of evidence
  9. Cross-module consistency
  10. Audit trail sufficiency
  11. Peer review
  12. Lessons captured
Module 9. Cross-functional coordination
Lead coordination between legal, IT, risk, and operations teams for unified DORA execution.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Stakeholder mapping
  2. RACI setup
  3. Meeting cadence
  4. Issue escalation
  5. Decision logging
  6. Conflict resolution
  7. Status reporting
  8. Alignment checks
  9. Feedback loops
  10. Documentation ownership
  11. Training coordination
  12. Change management
Module 10. Regulatory engagement preparation
Anticipate supervisory questions and prepare substantiated, clear responses.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Common EBA queries
  2. Justification structure
  3. Evidence bundling
  4. Tone calibration
  5. Escalation path
  6. Pre-briefing coordination
  7. Position consistency
  8. Gap disclosure
  9. Timeline commitments
  10. Follow-up tracking
  11. Lessons integration
  12. Audit trail
Module 11. Sustaining compliance over time
Implement ongoing monitoring and update processes to maintain DORA alignment.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Change detection
  2. Update triggers
  3. Review cycles
  4. Version control
  5. Training refresh
  6. Audit trail
  7. Gap tracking
  8. Tooling integration
  9. Leadership reporting
  10. Lessons database
  11. Benchmarking
  12. Continuous improvement
Module 12. Building institutional knowledge
Create reusable, transferable documentation that survives personnel changes.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Playbook structure
  2. Template library
  3. Decision rationale logging
  4. Version history
  5. Onboarding integration
  6. Knowledge transfer
  7. Searchability
  8. Audit trail
  9. Cross-team access
  10. Governance ownership
  11. Retention policy
  12. Lessons integration

How this maps to your situation

  • When drafting first DORA-compliant policy
  • Before internal audit cycle begins
  • After regulator feedback received
  • When onboarding critical ICT vendors

Before vs. after

Before
Submitting DORA-aligned documentation with uncertainty about completeness or regulatory acceptability
After
Delivering regulator-ready, accurate outputs that pass review on first submission

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 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application.

If nothing changes
Without precise documentation standards, even strong compliance programs face repeated review cycles, increased scrutiny, and delayed sign-offs.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance training, this course delivers specific, regulator-aligned templates and decision frameworks used by leading financial institutions to achieve first-time accuracy in DORA submissions.

Frequently asked

Is this course relevant for non-EU financial institutions?
Yes. DORA sets a new global benchmark for operational resilience, and its frameworks are being adopted or mirrored by regulators worldwide.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with internal audit challenges?
Yes. Each module includes templates and examples designed to meet both internal and external audit expectations.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for completion over 4-6 weeks with real-world application..

Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.

30-day money-back guarantee· 144 chapters· Hand-built playbook included· Account access within 24 hours
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