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Faster path from policy intent to working DORA artefact

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A tailored course, built for your situation

Faster path from policy intent to working DORA artefact

A 199 course for financial services leaders delivering operational resilience under DORA

$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.
Spending too many cycles revising DORA documentation only to loop back?

The situation this course is for

Even senior teams face delays when turning policy directives into final DORA-compliant artefacts. Review bottlenecks, unclear mappings to EBA standards, and fragmented input from legal and tech teams stretch timelines and dilute impact.

Who this is for

Financial services compliance leader managing operational resilience under DORA, already fluent in FFIEC and GLBA, now required to deliver concrete documentation under tight scrutiny

Who this is not for

This is not for practitioners focused on PCI DSS only, or those without document ownership in operational resilience. If you don't draft or sign off on DORA-related policies or artefacts, this course won't apply.

What you walk away with

  • Produce first-draft DORA incident reporting templates in under two hours
  • Map internal controls to DORA Article 25 requirements without external consultants
  • Deliver audit-ready documentation that passes internal legal review on first submission
  • Reuse modular templates across multiple DORA obligations (resilience testing, third-party risk, incident classification)
  • Anticipate reviewer feedback using precedent-backed phrasing from EBA-published findings

The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)

Module 1. Starting with final output in mind
Define the end-state DORA artefact before drafting policy language. Learn to reverse-engineer templates from EBA opinions and national competent authority findings.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identify final artefact types under DORA
  2. Classify internal vs regulator-facing documents
  3. Map artefact to article number
  4. Use EBA final reports as templates
  5. Structure based on precedent
  6. Name versions clearly
  7. Set completion criteria early
  8. Align ownership upfront
  9. Choose format per audience
  10. Define sign-off path
  11. List source references needed
  12. Build first reference library
Module 2. DORA Article 25 control mapping
Turn high-level policy into specific, auditable controls. Use structured logic to match each requirement to existing controls or gap responses.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Parse Article 25 paragraph by paragraph
  2. Extract obligation verbs
  3. Match to FFIEC references
  4. Use GLBA as alignment anchor
  5. Identify dual-use controls
  6. Document reliance clearly
  7. Call out new build areas
  8. Link to SOC 2 if applicable
  9. Flag cross-border implications
  10. Note tiering logic
  11. Set review frequency
  12. Add commentary for auditors
Module 3. Incident classification frameworks
Design incident categorisation that satisfies DORA's severity thresholds and reporting obligations without overloading teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Define materiality under DORA
  2. Set thresholds in hours and impact
  3. Classify by operational area
  4. Map to reporting timelines
  5. Use past outages as inputs
  6. Build decision tree
  7. Train teams using examples
  8. Link to escalation path
  9. Document rationale
  10. Align to EBA templates
  11. Integrate with war room playbooks
  12. Test with tabletop scenarios
Module 4. Third-party risk documentation
Create vendor oversight artefacts that satisfy DORA Article 29 without creating redundant work for procurement teams.
12 chapters in this module
  1. List all in-scope third parties
  2. Classify by criticality
  3. Map to due diligence requirements
  4. Extract clauses from contracts
  5. Build oversight calendar
  6. Define audit rights language
  7. Create escalation playbook
  8. Link to incident response
  9. Document remediation steps
  10. Show regulator-readiness
  11. Maintain version history
  12. Update per contract renewal
Module 5. Resilience testing programme design
Build a testing schedule and documentation trail that proves compliance with DORA Article 26 without disrupting core operations.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Set annual testing calendar
  2. Define scope by function
  3. Choose test method per system
  4. Schedule with operations
  5. Draft pre-test checklist
  6. Write realistic scenarios
  7. Assign observer roles
  8. Collect evidence during test
  9. Document gaps found
  10. Track remediation
  11. Write after-action summary
  12. Submit to internal registry
Module 6. Internal audit preparation
Prepare documentation packets that answer internal auditor questions before they’re asked, reducing back-and-forth.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Anticipate audit checklist items
  2. Compile evidence sources
  3. Pre-write responses
  4. Include regulatory citations
  5. Show version control
  6. Mark draft vs final
  7. Add commentary for reviewers
  8. Reference past findings
  9. Link to control environment
  10. Highlight process ownership
  11. Update per audit cycle
  12. Archive after closure
Module 7. Policy drafting for compliance
Write policy language that maps clearly to DORA articles and survives legal review without dilution.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Start with article reference
  2. Use required terminology
  3. Avoid ambiguous words
  4. Specify enforcement path
  5. Include compliance metric
  6. Define review timeline
  7. Name responsible parties
  8. Attach approval workflow
  9. Reference external standards
  10. Add implementation notes
  11. Translate for ops teams
  12. Publish with version log
Module 8. Cross-functional alignment tactics
Secure input from legal, IT, and ops without slowing delivery , use standardised request formats and decision logs.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Map stakeholders by decision type
  2. Send targeted questions
  3. Use pre-filled templates
  4. Flag dependencies early
  5. Record decisions in log
  6. Attach rationale
  7. Circulate for objection
  8. Close open items weekly
  9. Update owners on progress
  10. Reconfirm quarterly
  11. Archive approvals
  12. Link to artefact versions
Module 9. Evidence packaging for regulators
Build regulator-facing submissions that demonstrate compliance without exposing unnecessary internal detail.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Identify required disclosures
  2. Extract clean summaries
  3. Strip internal commentary
  4. Validate completeness
  5. Add executive summary
  6. Include article mapping
  7. Note jurisdictional nuances
  8. Protect sensitive data
  9. Use secure delivery method
  10. Track submission date
  11. Prepare follow-up log
  12. Update per feedback
Module 10. Template reuse and lifecycle
Turn one-time deliverables into reusable assets that compound across DORA obligations and reduce effort over time.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Tag templates by use case
  2. Store in shared library
  3. Set ownership for updates
  4. Version with dates
  5. Link to core controls
  6. Audit for accuracy annually
  7. Retire outdated versions
  8. Train new staff
  9. Integrate with onboarding
  10. Automate reminders
  11. Measure time saved
  12. Report reuse rate
Module 11. Change management integration
Embed DORA compliance updates into existing change control processes to avoid parallel tracking.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Map DORA changes to change tickets
  2. Add compliance field
  3. Assign reviewer role
  4. Link to policy version
  5. Document justification
  6. Track approval
  7. Update controls database
  8. Notify stakeholders
  9. Close with evidence
  10. Archive for audit
  11. Report compliance rate
  12. Optimize for speed
Module 12. Continuous improvement loop
Use feedback from audits, tests, and incidents to automatically update templates and reduce future effort.
12 chapters in this module
  1. Collect feedback sources
  2. Run monthly review
  3. Prioritise updates
  4. Assign revision task
  5. Test updated template
  6. Gain sign-off
  7. Communicate change
  8. Retrain teams
  9. Measure cycle time drop
  10. Report efficiency gain
  11. Update playbook
  12. Celebrate progress

How this maps to your situation

  • When drafting first DORA-compliant incident report
  • Before internal audit fieldwork begins
  • After third-party vendor risk assessment
  • During annual resilience testing cycle

Before vs. after

Before
Drafting DORA documentation takes multiple rounds of review, dependencies on other teams, and last-minute fixes.
After
Produce regulator-ready DORA artefacts faster, with fewer loops, using repeatable templates and precedent-backed reasoning.

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 in parallel with active DORA deliverables.

If nothing changes
Without refined methods, teams default to slow, linear documentation processes , increasing exposure to audit findings and slowing operational resilience maturity.

How this compares to the alternatives

Unlike generic compliance webinars or dense regulatory summaries, this course delivers specific, field-tested templates and decision logic used by practitioners at global banks to close DORA deliverables faster.

Frequently asked

Is this course specific to financial services under DORA?
Yes. Every template and example is drawn from financial sector implementations and aligned to EBA guidance and national authority expectations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I use the templates in my current role?
Yes. All templates are licensed for internal use and designed to integrate with existing compliance and risk management systems.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active DORA deliverables..

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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