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A tailored course, built for your situation

Sources and specific examples on hand when peers push back on DORA

Defend your compliance approach with precision and clarity, no hand-waving, no retreat.

$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

Compliance practitioner at a global financial institution navigating DORA implementation with cross-functional stakeholders.

Who this is not for

Vendors, auditors, or individuals outside financial services compliance.

What you walk away with

  • Cite exact EBA guidance when challenged on DORA scope or interpretation
  • Walk through control mappings using worked examples from peer institutions
  • Reference real risk exception rationales that held up under internal review
  • Respond confidently to pushback on testing timelines or third-party oversight
  • Build a personal repository of DORA-specific arguments backed by sources

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Establishing DORA baseline understanding
Align on DORA’s structure, objectives, and reporting lines as defined by the EBA.
12 chapters in this module
  1. DORA full name and mandate
  2. EBA’s three-phase rollout plan
  3. In scope entities by size and function
  4. Key definitions: critical function, material entity
  5. DORA vs NIS2 overlap zones
  6. Timeline for full compliance
  7. Who enforces DORA penalties
  8. Reporting obligation hierarchy
  9. DORA’s relationship to CRR
  10. Outsourcing thresholds
  11. ICT risk mapping requirements
  12. Single point of truth setup
Module 2. Control rationale by control
Break down each DORA control with source-backed reasoning and real-world precedent.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Control 3.1 purpose and origin
  2. Industry example: Deutsche Bank mapping
  3. Control 3.2 testing frequency
  4. FFIEC crosswalk applicability
  5. Exception process design
  6. Audit trail retention
  7. Vendor impact assessment
  8. Internal escalation path
  9. Regulator query playbook
  10. Documentation standard
  11. Review cycle synchronization
  12. Lessons from the current cycle dry runs
Module 3. EBA guidance interpretation
Learn how to extract and apply reasoning from official EBA documents.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Final report section 4.2 deep dive
  2. Interpreting ‘proportionality’
  3. Materiality thresholds in practice
  4. Outsourcing vs delegation
  5. Third-party due diligence
  6. Subcontractor oversight
  7. Exit strategy requirements
  8. Contractual clauses to include
  9. Service provider audit rights
  10. Cloud provider alignment
  11. Geographic risk layers
  12. On-prem vs hybrid scenarios
Module 4. Mapping to internal frameworks
Integrate DORA into existing governance structures without redundancy.
12 chapters in this module
  1. SOC 2 overlap points
  2. ISO 27001 alignment
  3. NIST CSF crosswalk
  4. Internal policy versioning
  5. Control ownership matrix
  6. RACI for DORA items
  7. Existing control reuse
  8. Gap analysis method
  9. Evidence centralization
  10. Toolchain integration
  11. Audit preparation sync
  12. Quarterly review rhythm
Module 5. Stakeholder communication strategy
Tailor messaging for legal, IT, risk, and executive audiences.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Talking to legal teams
  2. Explaining to IT leadership
  3. Risk committee briefing
  4. Executive one-pagers
  5. Board-level summary prep
  6. Vendor negotiation talking points
  7. Internal audit alignment
  8. External consultant briefing
  9. Cross-department workshops
  10. Pushback response scripts
  11. Escalation documentation
  12. Status reporting cadence
Module 6. Documenting control ownership
Establish clear accountability for each requirement.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Function-by-function mapping
  2. Identifying control owners
  3. Delegation protocols
  4. Sign-off workflows
  5. Change approval process
  6. Exception logging
  7. Control testing schedule
  8. Evidence collection
  9. Automation thresholds
  10. Tool-based tracking
  11. Version control needs
  12. Retention policies
Module 7. Third-party risk walkthrough
Apply DORA’s outsourcing rules to vendor relationships.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Vendor classification
  2. Critical function assessment
  3. Due diligence steps
  4. Contractual clauses
  5. Audit rights enforcement
  6. Subcontractor oversight
  7. Exit preparedness
  8. Geographic risk
  9. Cloud provider alignment
  10. Penalty triggers
  11. Performance monitoring
  12. Renewal checklists
Module 8. Incident response under DORA
Build response plans that meet DORA’s strict reporting thresholds.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Incident classification
  2. Reporting timeframes
  3. Internal escalation
  4. External notification
  5. Regulator coordination
  6. Documentation needs
  7. Post-event review
  8. Lessons learned
  9. Drill requirements
  10. Testing frequency
  11. Cross-functional roles
  12. Legal hold procedures
Module 9. Testing and audit readiness
Prepare for internal and external validation cycles.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Annual test planning
  2. Internal audit prep
  3. External validation
  4. Evidence repository
  5. Gap tracking
  6. Remediation workflow
  7. Control retesting
  8. Third-party involvement
  9. Executive sign-off
  10. Timeline synchronization
  11. Common failure points
  12. Lessons from first movers
Module 10. Operational resilience planning
Integrate business continuity with DORA’s resilience expectations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Recovery time objectives
  2. Testing frequency
  3. Scenario design
  4. Cross-border coordination
  5. Third-party dependencies
  6. Communication plan
  7. Executive involvement
  8. Lessons from outages
  9. Regulatory scrutiny
  10. Public disclosure
  11. Stakeholder alignment
  12. Plan maintenance
Module 11. Regulator engagement preparation
Anticipate and prepare for supervisory inquiries.
12 chapters in this module
  1. EBA inquiry types
  2. Document request patterns
  3. Interview prep
  4. Evidence packages
  5. Tone and posture
  6. Escalation protocols
  7. Past findings review
  8. Consistency checks
  9. Cross-border alignment
  10. Legal coordination
  11. Response timeline
  12. Follow-up handling
Module 12. Sustaining DORA compliance
Maintain compliance as staff, tech, and markets evolve.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Change control process
  2. New vendor onboarding
  3. Control owner turnover
  4. System changes
  5. M&A implications
  6. Regulatory updates
  7. Internal audit rotation
  8. Policy refresh cycle
  9. Training needs
  10. Knowledge transfer
  11. Documentation hygiene
  12. Playbook maintenance

How this maps to your situation

  • When a peer questions DORA’s applicability to your portfolio
  • When legal pushes back on outsourcing clauses
  • When IT resists additional logging for third-party monitoring
  • When audit flags a control gap during interim review

Before vs. after

Before
Reacting to pushback with incomplete rationale, relying on generalities
After
Walking through precise reasoning, backed by EBA guidance and peer examples

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, designed to be completed alongside active DORA workstreams.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on DORA with verbatim references to EBA reports, real institution mappings, and actionable templates used by first-mover firms.

Frequently asked

Is this course specific to financial institutions?
Yes. It is tailored for compliance teams in global banks and asset managers implementing DORA.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Are the EBA documents included?
Yes, annotated excerpts are embedded in relevant chapters with commentary.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside active DORA workstreams..

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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