A tailored course, built for your situation
Influence across more business units with DORA
A 199 tailored course to expand your compliance impact at Fidelity Investments
$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
Mid-senior compliance or risk practitioner at a global financial institution focused on operational resilience and regulatory alignment
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, auditors without implementation responsibility, or those outside financial services regulation
What you walk away with
- Lead DORA implementation planning across multiple lines of business
- Shape cross-functional discussions using jurisdiction-aware control narratives
- Deploy reusable artefacts that reduce rework in new region rollouts
- Anticipate and resolve interdependencies between tech resilience and reporting obligations
- Drive alignment in joint sessions with legal, IT, and senior risk officers
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Scope Mapping Across Business Lines
Define clear boundaries for DORA applicability across asset management, brokerage, and institutional services using real firm-level examples.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying DORA-relevant units
- Mapping in-scope third parties
- Classifying ICT providers
- Linking to MiFID II overlaps
- Setting threshold criteria
- Documenting decision logic
- Engaging regional leads
- Handling exemptions
- Building audit trail
- Versioning scope documents
- Updating for M&A
- Communicating scope changes
Module 2. Jurisdictional Alignment Playbook
Navigate conflicts between DORA, EBA, and national regulators using precedent-based resolution frameworks.
12 chapters in this module
- Tracking national transpositions
- Comparing EBA guidelines
- Flagging local deviations
- Prioritizing harmonized controls
- Escalation decision tree
- Engaging legal counsel
- Mapping to NIS2
- Handling cross-border audits
- Reporting to central compliance
- Updating playbooks quarterly
- Documenting exceptions
- Preserving audit readiness
Module 3. Cross-Unit Control Harmonization
Standardize control implementations across regions to reduce duplication and increase audit efficiency.
12 chapters in this module
- Inventorying existing controls
- Assessing gap maturity
- Selecting common frameworks
- Negotiating with local leads
- Aligning with ISO 27001
- Integrating with SOC 2
- Building shared templates
- Reducing redundancy
- Validating consistency
- Tracking performance metrics
- Updating centrally
- Enforcing adoption
Module 4. Third-Party Oversight Integration
Scale vendor risk management across units using a unified DORA-compliant oversight model.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying critical vendors
- Setting oversight tiers
- Integrating contract terms
- Scheduling audits
- Reviewing audit reports
- Tracking SLAs
- Managing concentration risk
- Involving procurement
- Updating due diligence
- Handling offshoring
- Reporting to senior management
- Mitigating exit risk
Module 5. Incident Response Coordination
Orchestrate incident response across regions and functions with DORA-aligned escalation paths.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident types
- Setting notification timelines
- Identifying responsible teams
- Integrating with SOCs
- Escalating to regulators
- Coordinating legal
- Preserving chain of custody
- Managing comms
- Logging decisions
- Reporting internally
- Updating response plans
- Conducting tabletops
Module 6. Resilience Testing Framework
Design and lead cross-unit resilience testing that meets DORA’s rigorous requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Planning annual cycle
- Selecting test types
- Involving business units
- Simulating outages
- Measuring response times
- Documenting outcomes
- Reporting to executives
- Updating BCPs
- Integrating cyber drills
- Tracking remediation
- Aligning with external parties
- Improving annually
Module 7. Executive Communication Strategy
Shape how DORA progress is presented to leadership across different business lines.
12 chapters in this module
- Tailoring messages
- Mapping to business goals
- Highlighting risk reduction
- Using visual dashboards
- Reporting milestones
- Explaining trade-offs
- Anticipating questions
- Managing expectations
- Securing budget
- Tracking KPIs
- Updating stakeholders
- Maintaining momentum
Module 8. Internal Audit Collaboration
Work effectively with internal audit teams to validate DORA readiness across units.
12 chapters in this module
- Sharing documentation
- Scheduling reviews
- Responding to findings
- Tracking remediation
- Aligning control frameworks
- Clarifying ownership
- Providing evidence
- Leveraging past audits
- Improving feedback loops
- Updating control libraries
- Managing timelines
- Ensuring consistency
Module 9. Change Management for DORA
Lead organizational change with minimal friction as DORA requirements roll out across units.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying change agents
- Assessing readiness
- Building coalition
- Managing resistance
- Communicating benefits
- Training staff
- Supporting adoption
- Measuring engagement
- Updating playbooks
- Scaling success
- Sustaining momentum
- Celebrating wins
Module 10. Regulatory Dialogue Preparation
Prepare to represent your firm confidently in DORA-related regulator discussions.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing regulator focus
- Anticipating questions
- Compiling evidence
- Coordinating responses
- Practicing messaging
- Aligning with legal
- Documenting positions
- Sharing updates
- Updating frameworks
- Learning from peers
- Improving responses
- Building credibility
Module 11. DORA Playbook Customization
Adapt the core DORA implementation playbook for specific business unit needs.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing unit risks
- Customizing templates
- Integrating workflows
- Training local leads
- Validating outputs
- Gathering feedback
- Updating centrally
- Maintaining version control
- Scaling adoption
- Improving iteratively
- Reducing onboarding time
- Ensuring compliance
Module 12. Sustained Compliance Operations
Build long-term operational discipline that keeps DORA alignment current and efficient.
12 chapters in this module
- Scheduling reviews
- Updating documentation
- Tracking changes
- Managing turnover
- Onboarding staff
- Improving processes
- Leveraging automation
- Reducing manual work
- Ensuring accountability
- Reporting progress
- Sharing best practices
- Adapting to evolution
How this maps to your situation
- When rolling out DORA to new regions
- During annual resilience testing
- Preparing for regulatory engagement
- Scaling compliance across business lines
Before vs. after
Before
DORA efforts remain siloed within individual teams or regions, limiting enterprise-wide consistency and leadership visibility.
After
You lead coordinated DORA implementation across multiple lines of business, with reusable artefacts and clear influence in cross-functional decisions.
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 steady progress alongside active DORA initiatives.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program delivers precise, actionable steps tailored to financial services firms implementing DORA across complex, multi-unit environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to financial services?
Yes, every module is built around real-world financial services implementation challenges and regulatory expectations.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I receive practical tools?
Yes, every module includes downloadable templates, checklists, and a hand-built implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for steady progress alongside active DORA initiatives..
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