A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering DORA for Software Engineers in Financial Services
Build regulator-ready systems with confidence and clear ownership
$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.
Engineers spend 47% of their DORA effort recreating artefacts others already built
The situation this course is for
Without a clear blueprint, teams default to rework, inconsistent interpretations, and delayed handoffs, especially under audit or M&A scrutiny
Who this is for
Software engineers in financial services who are expected to deliver compliance-grade systems but lack structured frameworks for doing so
Who this is not for
Leaders looking for executive summaries, consultants selling frameworks, or engineers outside regulated environments
What you walk away with
- Own end-to-end DORA implementation artefacts without senior review
- Produce regulator-ready incident reporting templates on demand
- Lead third-party risk assessments for vendor onboarding and M&A due diligence
- Respond directly to escalations from compliance and peer engineering teams
- Deliver audit packages that close review cycles faster
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Foundations for Engineering Execution
Map DORA’s 13 articles directly to software development lifecycle phases and team responsibilities.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding DORA’s scope and timeline obligations
- Identifying your role in ICT risk management
- Linking DORA to SDLC stages
- Defining critical functions in codebase layers
- Classifying incidents using ESMA templates
- Third-party dependencies and reporting triggers
- Incident escalation paths in engineering teams
- Annual testing requirements in dev environments
- Internal audit handoff standards
- External auditor coordination points
- Regulatory reporting thresholds
- Documentation expectations for code reviews
Module 2. Critical Functions Identification at Code Level
Pinpoint which services, APIs, and dependencies qualify as critical under DORA and require enhanced controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical function definitions from ESMA
- Service boundary analysis techniques
- Dependency tree mapping
- Identifying direct and indirect dependencies
- Thresholds for transaction volume and client impact
- Latency and availability benchmarks
- Documenting function criticality rationale
- Version control tagging for critical systems
- Change management protocols
- Peer review sign-off requirements
- Audit trail retention settings
- Integration with service discovery tools
Module 3. ICT Risk Assessment for Application Teams
Conduct risk assessments focused on software systems, not just infrastructure or business units.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat modelling for microservices
- Vulnerability scanning cadence alignment
- Penetration testing scope definition
- Exploit likelihood vs business impact matrix
- Open source library governance
- Zero-day response planning
- Risk register structure for dev teams
- Linking findings to Jira tickets
- Remediation SLAs by severity
- Reporting findings to compliance
- Evidence packaging for auditors
- Risk treatment plan formats
Module 4. Incident Classification and Reporting Workflow
Implement a repeatable process for detecting, classifying, and escalating incidents per DORA Article 16.
12 chapters in this module
- DORA incident classification levels
- Detection via observability tools
- Initial classification frameworks
- Escalation thresholds by business impact
- Internal reporting timelines
- External reporting triggers
- Coordination with security teams
- Drafting regulator-facing summaries
- Version-controlled incident logs
- Post-incident review templates
- Lessons learned documentation
- Integration with SEV management
Module 5. Third-Party Risk Assessment for Engineering
Assess vendors, open-source libraries, and cloud providers through a DORA-compliant lens.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor classification under DORA
- Due diligence checklist for SaaS providers
- Contractual obligations review
- Subcontractor oversight requirements
- Right to audit clauses
- Security posture evaluation
- Incident notification obligations
- Resilience testing expectations
- Transition planning for exit scenarios
- Ongoing monitoring mechanisms
- Documentation for audit trails
- Engineering sign-off process
Module 6. Resilience Testing Design for Dev Teams
Design and lead technical resilience tests that meet DORA’s annual requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Types of required tests under DORA
- Tabletop exercise structure
- Red team vs blue team roles
- Failover testing in staging
- Load testing for critical functions
- Chaos engineering scope approval
- Test scenario development
- Observer role setup
- Debrief and action item tracking
- Evidence collection methods
- Reporting to senior management
- Follow-up testing schedule
Module 7. Internal Audit Package Assembly
Build comprehensive audit packages that reduce back-and-forth and accelerate closure.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit request response timeline
- Document categorization system
- Version control access logs
- Change approval records
- Testing evidence compilation
- Policy adherence demonstrations
- Risk assessment documentation
- Incident history reporting
- Third-party attestations
- Legal hold procedures
- Data retention configuration proofs
- Final delivery checklist
Module 8. External Auditor Coordination
Lead interactions with external auditors by preparing precise, technical responses.
12 chapters in this module
- Auditor access protocols
- Secure data sharing methods
- Scope clarification process
- Technical Q&A preparation
- Evidence formatting standards
- Escalation path for disputes
- Follow-up response timelines
- Finding validation process
- Remediation tracking
- Management commentary drafting
- Review cycle closure
- Post-audit improvement planning
Module 9. Policy Implementation in Code and CI/CD
Translate compliance policies into automated checks and pipeline controls.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy to code translation framework
- Static analysis rule creation
- Pipeline gate conditions
- Automated compliance checks
- drift detection alerts
- Policy versioning in git
- Documentation generation
- Access control enforcement
- Secrets management integration
- Compliance scanning tools
- Reporting dashboard setup
- Audit trail integration
Module 10. Cross-Team Escalation Response
Lead coordinated responses when peer teams escalate DORA-related issues.
12 chapters in this module
- Escalation intake process
- Initial triage framework
- Stakeholder identification
- Communication plan drafting
- Technical investigation lead
- Interim reporting structure
- Root cause analysis techniques
- Remediation proposal writing
- Implementation tracking
- Post-mortem facilitation
- Knowledge transfer planning
- Process improvement recommendations
Module 11. M&A Technical Due Diligence for DORA
Lead technical assessments of target systems during mergers and acquisitions.
12 chapters in this module
- Target system inventory collection
- Critical function identification
- Incident history review
- Risk assessment gap analysis
- Third-party dependency audit
- Resilience testing status check
- Policy alignment assessment
- Remediation roadmap drafting
- Integration risk scoring
- Due diligence reporting
- Stakeholder briefing materials
- Post-acquisition action plan
Module 12. Ownership Model for Ongoing Compliance
Establish long-term ownership and maintenance of DORA compliance artefacts.
12 chapters in this module
- Artefact version control strategy
- Ownership handoff protocols
- Quarterly review cadence
- Update triggers and workflows
- Succession planning
- Training materials development
- Knowledge base setup
- Cross-team awareness sessions
- Leadership reporting rhythm
- External examiner preparation
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Lessons learned integration
How this maps to your situation
- When starting a new DORA implementation
- During regulatory audit preparation
- Responding to peer team escalation
- Supporting M&A technical due diligence
Before vs. after
Before
DORA tasks are assigned reactively, often with unclear ownership and last-minute pressure
After
You lead DORA-related deliverables by design, with structured artefacts and peer recognition
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 access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for engineers to complete alongside regular work.
If nothing changes
Engineers who don't develop structured DORA execution skills will remain excluded from high-impact, high-visibility assignments that shape resilience strategy.
How this compares to the alternatives
Generic DORA overviews explain regulatory intent but miss engineering execution details. This course delivers actionable, code-level practices used by top financial firms to pass audits and lead escalations.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or high-level?
It’s technical and built for engineers. Every module includes code-level examples, CI/CD integration patterns, and audit-ready template structures.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with actual audits?
Yes. You’ll produce internal audit packages and regulator-facing artefacts that reduce follow-up questions and close cycles faster.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for engineers to complete alongside regular work..
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