A tailored course, built for your situation
DORA Deliverables Routed Directly to Your Desk
Become the named owner of critical operational resilience artefacts at Macquarie
$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 overlooked for high-visibility DORA work despite being in a key role
The situation this course is for
High-impact DORA-related deliverables are still going to external consultants or central teams, even though internal leaders like Varun have the context and capability to own them. Missed opportunities for influence and recognition.
Who this is for
Senior Manager in financial services operations or risk, embedded in a regulated environment under DORA pressure, technically fluent, delivery-focused, positioned to take more ownership if given the tools.
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, external auditors, or vendor-side consultants. This is for internal senior practitioners already close to DORA work who want to own it outright.
What you walk away with
- Named owner of regulator-facing DORA documentation packages
- First escalation point for DORA-related M&A due diligence requests
- Direct handoffs from senior risk sponsors on control mapping updates
- Recognition as the go-to for internal audit readiness under DORA
- Authority to finalise standard DORA evidence packs without escalation
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Mapping DORA to Internal Control Frameworks
Align DORA requirements with Macquarie's existing risk and control architecture using direct mappings and traceable decision logs.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA Article 32 to control ownership
- Linking internal audit trails to reporting deadlines
- Identifying overlap with ISO 27001
- Control rationalisation techniques
- Evidence lineage from policy to report
- Ownership boundaries with legal teams
- Version control for live artefacts
- Handling jurisdictional variations
- Document retention rules
- Mapping team responsibilities
- Integrating change management
- Audit trail preservation
Module 2. Ownership Triggers for Escalated Work
Recognise and claim ownership of incoming DORA-related requests before they get reassigned or delayed.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying peer-team handoffs
- Reading escalation patterns
- Flagging M&A triggers
- Asserting ownership early
- Setting response expectations
- Using service-level markers
- Documenting claim rationale
- Tracking request history
- Positioning as primary owner
- Avoiding overreach
- Internal comms protocols
- Follow-up ownership
Module 3. Building Authority Through Artefacts
Create internally recognised templates and documentation that establish you as the default owner.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing reusable SoA formats
- Standard response kits
- Version-controlled playbooks
- Cross-functional sign-off logs
- Internal reference libraries
- Template governance process
- Ownership stamps
- Living document conventions
- Change tracking methods
- Approval routing rules
- Document pedigree tracking
- Access control settings
Module 4. Handling Regulator-Facing Reviews
Confidently manage submissions and follow-ups without deferring to external teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding reporting cycles
- Anticipating follow-up questions
- Preparing Q&A backups
- Control evidence bundling
- Time-bound delivery tactics
- Internal review checklists
- Version lock strategies
- Crisis documentation paths
- Peer validation steps
- Final sign-off protocols
- Post-submission tracking
- Regulator follow-up prep
Module 5. M&A Due Diligence under DORA
Lead integration assessments with pre-built frameworks that accelerate deal execution.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial control gap scans
- Target assessment templates
- Integration timelines
- Control harmonisation rules
- Evidence migration paths
- Cross-jurisdiction mapping
- Third-party validation
- Due diligence ownership
- Reporting alignment
- Data residency checks
- Vendor control mapping
- Post-merge audits
Module 6. Board-Prep Without Board-Level Focus
Prepare executive-level risk summaries that inform leadership without writing for directors.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary patterns
- Risk heat map formatting
- Control effectiveness metrics
- Incident response timelines
- Outstanding item tracking
- Mitigation status updates
- Escalation summaries
- Time-bound action logs
- Third-party dependency notes
- Compliance gap indicators
- Remediation progress
- Stakeholder alignment flags
Module 7. Peer Team Influence Without Authority
Drive alignment across departments by earning reliance, not demanding compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Building trusted templates
- Sharing ownership models
- Co-developing artefacts
- Cross-team feedback loops
- Driving adoption organically
- Handling resistance
- Establishing go-to status
- Maintaining consistency
- Reducing duplication
- Leading by example
- Documenting best practices
- Scaling influence
Module 8. Control Mapping at Speed
Deliver accurate, regulator-ready control mappings in days, not weeks.
12 chapters in this module
- Template-driven mapping
- Automated cross-references
- Rapid gap identification
- Pre-approved language blocks
- Parallel team workflows
- Version comparison tools
- Ownership clarity rules
- Audit trail inclusion
- Evidence tagging
- Change propagation
- Gap closure tracking
- Final review checklist
Module 9. Vendor Review Ownership
Lead third-party assessments with confidence, reducing reliance on central procurement.
12 chapters in this module
- Initial vendor risk tiers
- DORA-specific question sets
- Control validation paths
- Onsite assessment prep
- Remote audit techniques
- Evidence collection
- Remediation tracking
- Escalation thresholds
- Contractual control links
- Performance monitoring
- Termination condition checks
- Post-contract reviews
Module 10. Internal Audit Readiness
Maintain continuous audit readiness so inspections become routine check-ins.
12 chapters in this module
- Live evidence repositories
- Control status dashboards
- Automated alerts
- Peer validation steps
- Document location standards
- Ownership logs
- Change reconciliation
- Exception reporting
- Testing coordination
- Audit liaison rules
- Post-audit follow-up
- Improvement tracking
Module 11. Cross-Functional Recognition
Earn repeatable recognition from senior sponsors across risk, legal, and operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Delivering ahead of deadlines
- Creating reusable outputs
- Sharing credit wisely
- Building visibility
- Earning peer trust
- Handling feedback
- Documenting impact
- Growing responsibility
- Leading quietly
- Establishing reliability
- Maintaining humility
- Scaling reputation
Module 12. Sustaining Ownership Over Time
Keep ownership even after team changes, leadership shifts, or reorgs.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting ownership rules
- Onboarding new members
- Preserving artefact history
- Maintaining templates
- Updating for regulatory changes
- Handling role transitions
- Succession planning
- Knowledge transfer
- Process institutionalisation
- Avoiding silos
- Cross-training methods
- Ownership audits
How this maps to your situation
- When a new DORA deadline emerges
- When M&A activity starts
- Before internal audit cycles
- When peer teams need support
Before vs. after
Before
Deliverables routed through external teams or central functions, with limited visibility or ownership.
After
High-stakes DORA work lands on your desk first, and you own end-to-end delivery with recognised authority.
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, total 36 hours over 12 weeks with flexible pacing.
If nothing changes
Continuing to operate in support mode means missed opportunities to lead critical DORA work, even when you’re technically qualified. Others will claim ownership if you don’t.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic DORA training covers regulatory text. This course teaches you how to own and deliver actual artefacts used in live reviews, audits, and M&A , the kind that get handed to you from senior sponsors.
Frequently asked
Is this about passing a DORA audit?
No. This is about earning the trust to own DORA deliverables before they reach audit stage.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I get access to templates?
Yes. Every module includes downloadable templates and real-world examples tailored to DORA implementation.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, total 36 hours over 12 weeks with flexible pacing..
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