A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering DORA for Financial Services Compliance Practitioners
Become the definitive internal voice on DORA readiness and influence key decisions before they reach senior review.
$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 consulted only after decisions are made
The situation this course is for
Compliance professionals often get pulled in late, after vendors are shortlisted, control gaps identified, or audit findings surfaced. This reactive posture limits impact and reinforces a support role, not a strategic one.
Who this is for
Senior compliance and governance practitioners in financial institutions implementing DORA, focused on shaping internal policy, vendor engagement, and control architecture.
Who this is not for
Entry-level compliance staff, auditors without implementation authority, or consultants selling generic frameworks.
What you walk away with
- Lead internal DORA working groups with structured, source-backed control interpretations
- Shape vendor selection criteria before RFPs are issued
- Anticipate and resolve peer review challenges using pre-built control narratives
- Build repeatable assessment templates used across operational resilience initiatives
- Influence technical control decisions through clear, implementation-ready guidance
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Scope and Applicability in Multi-Jurisdictional Firms
Define exact in-scope entities and TPI relationships under EBA guidelines, using real organizational structures from global banks.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying material entities
- Third-party dependency mapping
- Jurisdictional overlap rules
- Exemption criteria walkthrough
- Control boundary definitions
- Regulatory reporting thresholds
- Internal audit lane alignment
- Documenting scope justifications
- Version control for scope updates
- Cross-border data flow rules
- Materiality assessment templates
- Case study: UK APAC coordination
Module 2. Operational Resilience Thresholds and Testing Obligations
Map recovery time objectives to business service tiers and design annual test cycles that satisfy regulators.
12 chapters in this module
- Critical function identification
- RTO and RPO definitions
- Service disruption impact bands
- Test frequency rules
- Scenario design principles
- Outcome evaluation criteria
- Evidence packaging standards
- Cross-functional test coordination
- Third-party participation rules
- Regulator communication plan
- Lessons-learned tracking
- Case study: Cloud failover test
Module 3. Third-Party Interdependencies and Sub-outsourcing Controls
Enforce DORA’s strict third-party rules, including due diligence depth and sub-contractor oversight.
12 chapters in this module
- TPI classification matrix
- Due diligence depth tiers
- Sub-outsourcing notification rules
- Onsite audit rights
- Exit planning expectations
- Contractual clause templates
- Control exception governance
- Vendor risk scoring model
- Regulatory inspection prep
- Cross-vendor dependency mapping
- Remote access control rules
- Case study: Cloud provider offshoring
Module 4. Incident Reporting Timelines and Escalation Paths
Implement DORA’s 2-hour and 72-hour reporting triggers with clear internal workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident classification matrix
- Tier 1 event definitions
- Internal triage process
- Reporting timeframe countdown
- EBA Form 5 templates
- Legal privilege considerations
- Cross-border coordination
- Follow-up response prep
- Internal comms plan
- Post-incident review steps
- Regulator Q&A prep
- Case study: Data breach cascade
Module 5. Control Mapping to NIST CSF and ISO 27001
Align DORA requirements with existing security frameworks without duplication.
12 chapters in this module
- NIST CSF crosswalk logic
- ISO 27001 control overlap
- Duplicative control removal
- Gap identification method
- Control ownership rules
- Policy referencing strategies
- Audit evidence reuse
- Framework maintenance cadence
- Change impact analysis
- Version comparison tools
- Stakeholder sign-off rules
- Case study: Dual compliance audit
Module 6. Internal Audit Planning for DORA Readiness
Design audit programs that verify DORA compliance across business lines and third parties.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope definition
- Testing depth requirements
- Sampling methodology
- Findings grading scale
- Remediation tracking
- Follow-up audit rules
- Cross-border access rights
- External auditor coordination
- Working paper standards
- Reporting structure rules
- Audit exemption cases
- Case study: Outsourced function audit
Module 7. Executive Reporting and Board Communication Templates
Build standard reports that keep leadership informed without overburdening teams.
12 chapters in this module
- Key metric selection
- Risk threshold definitions
- Escalation trigger rules
- Visualization standards
- Version control process
- Distribution list management
- Confidentiality handling
- Change tracking method
- Regulatory update integration
- Benchmarking data inclusion
- External comms alignment
- Case study: Quarterly resilience report
Module 8. Vendor Selection Criteria Aligned to DORA
Embed DORA requirements into procurement workflows and scorecards.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-RFP checklist
- Due diligence depth rules
- Service level agreement terms
- Exit planning requirements
- Sub-outsourcing restrictions
- Audit access clauses
- Incident reporting obligations
- Penalty enforcement rules
- Renewal condition templates
- Performance scoring model
- Compliance verification steps
- Case study: Cloud migration vendor
Module 9. Policy Development and Internal Governance Frameworks
Draft DORA-compliant policies with clear ownership, review cycles, and enforcement rules.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy hierarchy design
- Version control standards
- Review cycle mandates
- Owner assignment rules
- Approval workflow setup
- Distribution tracking
- Acknowledgment logging
- Exception handling process
- Training linkage
- Enforcement mechanisms
- Regulatory citation format
- Case study: Policy rollout comms
Module 10. Training and Awareness Program Design
Build role-specific training that satisfies DORA’s staff awareness obligations.
12 chapters in this module
- Role segmentation model
- Training content tiers
- Delivery method rules
- Completion tracking
- Refresher timing
- Assessment methods
- Evidence retention
- Third-party training
- Language requirements
- Accessibility standards
- Audit readiness prep
- Case study: Regional rollout
Module 11. DORA Readiness Assessment and Gap Remediation
Conduct internal assessments using regulator-grade checklists and remediate gaps systematically.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessment scope rules
- Evidence collection method
- Gap classification
- Remediation timeline
- Owner assignment
- Progress tracking
- Escalation rules
- External validation
- Documentation standards
- Lessons learned update
- Repeat cycle planning
- Case study: Pre-audit assessment
Module 12. Sustaining Compliance Across Regulatory Changes
Future-proof DORA programs with change monitoring and update integration workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Regulatory update tracking
- Impact assessment process
- Stakeholder notification
- Control update rules
- Policy amendment workflow
- Training update cycle
- Evidence re-collection
- Internal communication
- Audit plan adjustment
- Vendor re-assessment
- Program maturity scoring
- Case study: EBA guidance update
How this maps to your situation
- Before first internal audit
- During vendor selection cycle
- After incident response
- Prior to regulatory submission
Before vs. after
Before
Consulted reactively on DORA matters, often after vendor or control decisions are made.
After
Sought out proactively for input on vendor choices, control design, and strategic direction due to authoritative command of DORA implementation.
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 3-4 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside active DORA initiatives.
If nothing changes
Remaining in a reactive compliance role limits influence on operational resilience decisions, leading to duplicated efforts, misaligned vendor choices, and increased audit findings.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program focuses exclusively on DORA with financial services context, offering implementation-grade templates and real-world decision frameworks used in current-cycle deployments.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to EU-based institutions?
No. It covers DORA applicability for any firm with material operations in the EU, including non-EU headquartered banks like Macquarie.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Are the templates customizable?
Yes. All downloadable templates are fully editable and designed for immediate use in DORA readiness programs.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed to be completed alongside active DORA initiatives..
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·
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