A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering DORA for Senior Compliance Practitioners
A structured path to internal authority on operational resilience
$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
Senior compliance practitioner in EU-regulated financial services firm, accountable for control design and regulatory readiness
Who this is not for
Entry-level analysts, consultants without domain-specific implementation experience, or professionals outside financial sector compliance
What you walk away with
- Internal fluency in DORA Article 17-25 requirements with exact sequencing for implementation
- Ability to lead cross-functional control mapping sessions without external consultants
- Predictable audit readiness cycles for DORA-mandated testing and reporting
- Authority to challenge vendor risk assessments using DORA-specific thresholds
- Documented playbook for incident escalation paths and 72-hour reporting compliance
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Scope and Institutional Impact
Define which units, systems, and vendors fall under DORA’s purview based on criticality thresholds and BNP-level classification patterns.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical function definition
- ICT third-party categorization
- Institutional risk appetite mapping
- Internal stakeholder alignment
- Regulatory boundary setting
- Control ownership assignment
- Criticality scoring model
- Incident classification tiers
- Reporting line design
- Escalation rhythm setup
- Documentation standards
- Audit trail requirements
Module 2. Operational Resilience Framework Design
Build a tiered resilience structure aligned with DORA Article 8, including impact tolerances and testing frequency.
12 chapters in this module
- Impact tolerance definition
- Time-bound disruption thresholds
- Scenario severity levels
- Recovery time objectives
- Service continuity planning
- Scenario testing design
- Test frequency alignment
- Executive reporting cadence
- Cross-border coordination
- External provider involvement
- Regulatory submission prep
- Lessons learned integration
Module 3. ICT Risk Management Policy Development
Draft institution-specific policies that satisfy DORA Article 9 requirements while meeting internal governance standards.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy framework structure
- Control objective writing
- Risk assessment integration
- Third-party due diligence
- Vendor segmentation logic
- Contractual clause mapping
- Compliance threshold setting
- Audit alignment strategy
- Internal review steps
- Version control process
- Training rollout plan
- Policy exception handling
Module 4. Incident Reporting and Escalation
Implement a standardized process for identifying, classifying, and reporting ICT-related incidents per DORA Article 6.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident detection triggers
- Classification matrix
- Severity escalation paths
- 72-hour reporting rule
- ESMA format compliance
- Internal notification flow
- Cross-department coordination
- Remediation tracking
- Public disclosure thresholds
- Vendor incident management
- Testing false positives
- Audit readiness checks
Module 5. Digital Operational Resilience Testing
Design and run threat-led penetration tests and advanced resilience drills required under DORA Article 11.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat scenario sourcing
- Penetration test scope
- Red team engagement
- Critical system inclusion
- Third-party testing
- Test result validation
- Remediation timeline
- Follow-up verification
- Reporting to senior management
- Trend analysis
- External auditor prep
- Lessons documentation
Module 6. Third-Party Risk Oversight
Apply DORA Article 12 requirements to manage ICT third-party relationships with concentration and exit risks in scope.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor criticality scoring
- Due diligence depth levels
- Exit strategy planning
- Subcontractor oversight
- Concentration risk tracking
- Performance monitoring
- Contractual compliance
- Audit rights enforcement
- Conflict escalation path
- Data sovereignty checks
- Security incident response
- Renewal risk assessment
Module 7. Information and Intelligence Sharing
Establish secure channels for sharing cyber threat intelligence per DORA Article 13, including intra-group coordination.
12 chapters in this module
- Threat intelligence sources
- Internal dissemination rules
- Anonymization protocols
- Cross-border data flow
- Legal basis verification
- Partner network setup
- Incident correlation
- Trend reporting
- External coordination
- Internal alert systems
- Sharing frequency
- Audit trail maintenance
Module 8. Governance and Reporting Lines
Design clear accountability structures for digital resilience oversight, satisfying DORA Article 20.
12 chapters in this module
- Board-level reporting
- Executive committee roles
- Control ownership
- Escalation protocols
- Risk appetite updates
- KRI dashboard design
- Incident logging
- Monthly review rhythm
- External audit prep
- Regulatory inquiry response
- Training completion tracking
- Policy sign-off process
Module 9. Compliance Monitoring and Audit Readiness
Ensure continuous alignment with DORA requirements through structured monitoring and internal challenge.
12 chapters in this module
- Control testing schedule
- Gap identification process
- Remediation tracking
- Internal audit coordination
- External auditor prep
- Finding resolution
- Evidence collection
- Document retention
- Policy update cycle
- Training verification
- Third-party audit handling
- Regulatory inspection prep
Module 10. Training and Awareness Programs
Develop role-specific training modules that meet DORA’s staff awareness requirements under Article 23.
12 chapters in this module
- Audience segmentation
- Content customization
- Delivery method selection
- Phishing simulation
- Incident reporting drills
- Policy acknowledgment
- Role-based learning paths
- Compliance certification
- Retention measurement
- Feedback collection
- Update cycle planning
- Leadership engagement
Module 11. Cross-Border and Group-Wide Application
Adapt DORA compliance for multinational operations and group-wide policy consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Local adaptation rules
- Global policy alignment
- Cross-jurisdiction coordination
- Data transfer mechanisms
- Regulatory variation mapping
- Local authority engagement
- Group-wide testing
- Incident reporting hierarchy
- Central oversight model
- Local implementation support
- Language and format standards
- Consolidated reporting
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Beyond Initial Implementation
Build systems to maintain DORA compliance year-round with minimal incremental effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Annual review cycle
- Control refresh rhythm
- Policy update workflow
- Staff rotation planning
- Knowledge transfer
- Documentation update
- Vendor re-assessment
- Testing evolution
- Regulatory change tracking
- Internal audit rotation
- Lessons integration
- Executive briefing updates
How this maps to your situation
- New regulatory implementation
- Cross-functional control design
- Vendor risk escalation
- Internal audit preparation
Before vs. after
Before
DORA requirements are interpreted through fragmented guidance, leading to inconsistent control application and reactive audit responses.
After
Your team leads with a unified, executable interpretation of DORA, turning compliance into a repeatable advantage.
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 week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access.
If nothing changes
Without structured mastery, teams default to fragmented implementation, increasing audit friction, misaligned vendor oversight, and reactive postures that erode influence.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on DORA’s operational resilience framework with BNP-level implementation context. No other course offers this depth of sequencing, control mapping, and internal alignment tactics tailored for senior compliance roles in EU financial institutions.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to EU financial institutions?
Yes, it’s designed for senior compliance practitioners in EU-regulated banks and financial entities implementing DORA.
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, real-world examples, and a hand-built implementation playbook.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with self-paced access..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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