A tailored course, built for your situation
Polished DORA compliance artefacts on the first submission
Turn regulatory requirements into cleanly structured, auditable outputs with confidence and consistency
$199 one-time
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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.
Endless revisions and reactive adjustments to compliance outputs
The situation this course is for
Spending cycles refactoring reports, filling evidence gaps, or reworking narratives after feedback delays momentum and undermines credibility, even when the underlying analysis is sound.
Who this is for
Quantitative Analytics Dev Program Analyst at a regulated financial institution, early-career but technically strong, expected to produce consistent, audit-ready outputs aligned with evolving regulatory frameworks like DORA.
Who this is not for
Those looking for high-level overviews of financial regulation or broad risk management principles without tactical implementation support.
What you walk away with
- Produce DORA-mapped compliance outputs that require no revision after initial review
- Structure technical evidence in a way that aligns with auditor expectations
- Use templated workflows to maintain consistency across reporting cycles
- Build confidence in the accuracy and completeness of first-draft submissions
- Reduce time spent on rework and version coordination by over 50%
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA scope and applicability for financial analytics
Understand how DORA applies specifically to quantitative development and analytics environments within large financial institutions. Clarify boundaries between technical delivery and compliance reporting.
12 chapters in this module
- Who DORA applies to in banking tech
- Key obligations for internal model teams
- Difference between resilience and redundancy
- Mapping DORA to existing PNC policies
- Regulatory intent behind Article 5
- Identifying covered services
- Exemptions and thresholds
- Third-party dependencies under scope
- Incident classification levels
- Documentation burden by tier
- How regulators interpret severity
- Timing of reportable events
Module 2. Evidence collection for technical compliance
Learn what constitutes acceptable evidence for DORA requirements in quantitative systems, focusing on version control, testing logs, and deployment traceability.
12 chapters in this module
- Logs as compliance artefacts
- Versioning policy for model code
- Proving change approval workflows
- Audit trail completeness checks
- Storing run outputs securely
- Timestamp accuracy across systems
- Automating log retention rules
- Role-based access to evidence
- Validating log integrity
- Linking commits to controls
- Capturing system configuration
- Minimal viable evidence set
Module 3. Building a compliance narrative from technical data
Translate raw system outputs into clear, defensible compliance narratives that satisfy both technical reviewers and supervisory auditors.
12 chapters in this module
- From code to compliance story
- Narrative flow for incident reports
- Defining 'material disruption'
- Writing without jargon
- Contextualizing outage duration
- Explaining root cause clearly
- Linking fixes to controls
- Avoiding overstatement
- Using consistent terminology
- Aligning with EBA guidance
- Preparing for follow-up questions
- Tone for regulator submissions
Module 4. Template design for repeatable submissions
Design reusable templates that standardize DORA reporting format, structure, and content while allowing for scenario-specific adjustments.
12 chapters in this module
- Core sections of a DORA report
- Header metadata design
- Incident timeline formatting
- System impact descriptions
- Recovery steps checklist
- Stakeholder communication log
- Evidence cross-reference table
- Control mapping appendix
- Automated placeholders
- Version history tracking
- Review sign-off field
- Template governance process
Module 5. Accuracy in incident classification and reporting
Ensure incidents are classified correctly under DORA’s severity levels with supporting data that withstands scrutiny.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining critical functions
- Measuring duration thresholds
- Calculating customer impact
- Assessing financial exposure
- Escalation criteria by level
- False positives in detection
- Human judgment vs automation
- Consistency across teams
- Documenting classification rationale
- Peer review of severity
- Regulator expectations on timing
- Avoiding underreporting risk
Module 6. Peer validation of compliance outputs
Implement lightweight review processes that improve output quality before submission, using checklists and role-specific feedback loops.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-submission checklist design
- Developer self-review steps
- Analytics peer validation
- Compliance team feedback path
- Version comparison tools
- Highlighting changes efficiently
- Comment resolution process
- Final readiness gate
- Reducing back-and-forth
- Improving feedback clarity
- Tracking revision history
- Building accountability
Module 7. Control mapping for technical teams
Map DORA requirements directly to technical controls in development, deployment, and monitoring workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Matching Article 5 to controls
- Control ownership assignment
- Mapping monitoring to detection
- Alerting threshold design
- Failover testing schedules
- Backup validation frequency
- Access control alignment
- Encryption in transit and at rest
- Patch management cadence
- Third-party control oversight
- Incident response playbooks
- Post-mortem follow-up tracking
Module 8. Automating evidence assembly
Use scripting and orchestration tools to automatically compile evidence packages aligned with DORA reporting cycles.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying automatable steps
- Scripting log collection
- Version scanning tools
- Automated timestamp checks
- Building evidence bundles
- Secure packaging methods
- Naming conventions for clarity
- Scheduling pre-submission runs
- Error handling in automation
- Monitoring automation health
- Fallback for failed jobs
- Audit trail for automation
Module 9. Cross-functional alignment on DORA outputs
Coordinate effectively with compliance, legal, and infrastructure teams to ensure comprehensive and consistent submissions.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining handoff points
- Shared terminology glossary
- Meeting cadence for updates
- RACI for DORA tasks
- Conflict resolution process
- Escalation paths for blockers
- Status reporting format
- Shared documentation space
- Feedback integration process
- Change notification protocol
- Ownership clarity
- Conflict prevention tactics
Module 10. Defensible documentation practices
Create documentation that stands up to internal and external scrutiny by being accurate, traceable, and consistent with actual system behavior.
12 chapters in this module
- Writing for auditor review
- Avoiding speculative language
- Using passive voice effectively
- Referencing system truth
- Version locking documentation
- Change justification logging
- Timestamping decisions
- Linking to code repositories
- Proving accuracy over time
- Handling corrections transparently
- Archival policies
- Access control for docs
Module 11. Iterative improvement of compliance artefacts
Refine templates, narratives, and evidence collection based on feedback and audit outcomes to continuously raise quality.
12 chapters in this module
- Collecting actionable feedback
- Categorizing revision types
- Updating templates efficiently
- Tracking improvement metrics
- Benchmarking against peers
- Using audit findings constructively
- Lessons learned process
- Version control for templates
- Change approval for updates
- Training on new formats
- Measuring efficiency gains
- Scaling improvements
Module 12. Final readiness for DORA submission
Execute a final quality gate process that ensures all components meet the standard for first-time approval.
12 chapters in this module
- Pre-submission checklist
- Completeness validation
- Format compliance check
- Evidence sufficiency review
- Narrative clarity pass
- Executive summary polish
- Appendix completeness
- Metadata accuracy
- Version alignment check
- Sign-off confirmation
- Submission package build
- Post-submission follow-up plan
How this maps to your situation
- After a new DORA requirement is issued
- Before the quarterly compliance reporting cycle
- When building a new analytics pipeline
- During internal audit preparation
Before vs. after
Before
Compliance outputs require multiple revision cycles, feedback loops slow down submission, and evidence packages lack consistency.
After
First-draft submissions are accurate, polished, and complete, accepted without rework, building trust with auditors and leadership.
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, designed to fit around core responsibilities.
If nothing changes
Continuing to rely on ad-hoc reporting increases the likelihood of delays, findings during audits, and reputational exposure, even when technical work is sound.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this is tailored to quantitative analysts in financial services who must produce technically sound and regulator-ready DORA outputs, focusing on quality, accuracy, and first-time correctness.
Frequently asked
Is this course specific to DORA?
Yes. Every module is built around DORA’s requirements and real-world application in banking tech environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will this help with other regulations?
The principles apply to frameworks like NIS2 and GLBA, but the content is optimized for DORA compliance in financial services.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, designed to fit around core responsibilities..
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