A tailored course, built for your situation
Polished DORA Compliance Outputs on First Submission
Deliver regulator-ready artefacts with precision and consistency using proven quality patterns
$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.
Avoiding last-minute revisions and incomplete submissions under tight deadlines
The situation this course is for
Compliance teams often face repeated review loops due to inconsistent formatting, missing references, or misaligned interpretations of DORA requirements. These delays erode credibility and increase pressure ahead of audit windows.
Who this is for
Mid-to-senior compliance practitioner at a financial institution responsible for DORA implementation and reporting, focused on accuracy and audit-readiness
Who this is not for
Entry-level staff learning basics, consultants selling DORA programs, or vendors building tooling around compliance automation
What you walk away with
- Produce fully complete and accurately formatted DORA compliance artefacts on first attempt
- Embed defensible rationale into control descriptions using EBA-aligned language
- Reduce revision cycles with internal stakeholders by at least 50%
- Build reusable templates that maintain consistency across reports
- Gain confidence that your outputs meet both internal audit and regulator expectations
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Anchoring on DORA Scope and Objectives
Define the boundaries of your institution's DORA obligations with precise language from the EBA guidelines. Map directly to Articles 5 through 9 to ensure no gaps in coverage.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding DORA’s purpose
- Identifying in-scope entities
- Mapping to existing governance
- Defining critical functions
- Setting reporting thresholds
- Aligning with internal risk taxonomy
- Documenting exemption logic
- Integrating incident definitions
- Calibrating severity levels
- Establishing time-bound triggers
- Linking to recovery objectives
- Validating scope with legal
Module 2. Control Identification and Mapping
Translate DORA requirements into granular controls using a structured approach. Ensure each article maps to at least one documented control and testing procedure.
12 chapters in this module
- Extracting control verbs from text
- Grouping by functional domain
- Matching to NIST CSF
- Using ISO 27001 as reference
- Gap analysis technique
- Labeling control ownership
- Defining testing frequency
- Writing testable assertions
- Avoiding duplication
- Linking to SOC 2 controls
- Cross-referencing MiFID II
- Versioning control sets
Module 3. Writing Audit-Ready Control Descriptions
Craft control narratives that pass external scrutiny. Use standardized phrasing, evidence markers, and traceable design points to reduce auditor follow-ups.
12 chapters in this module
- Starting with design intent
- Using passive voice correctly
- Including threshold values
- Referencing policy documents
- Naming system owners
- Specifying review cycles
- Adding exception handling
- Defining success metrics
- Linking to monitoring tools
- Citing compliance frameworks
- Adding version numbers
- Building reviewer confidence
Module 4. Evidence Assembly Workflow
Systematize how evidence is collected, reviewed, and stored. Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge with a documented, repeatable process.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining evidence types
- Assigning collection roles
- Setting due dates
- Using automated alerts
- Validating completeness
- Storing in secure locations
- Indexing by control
- Labeling retention periods
- Redacting sensitive data
- Preparing audit packs
- Version control basics
- Signing off submissions
Module 5. Quality Assurance for Submissions
Implement a pre-submission checklist that catches omissions, inconsistencies, and misalignments before they reach reviewers.
12 chapters in this module
- Reviewing for completeness
- Checking article alignment
- Verifying naming conventions
- Validating evidence tags
- Testing internal links
- Confirming sign-off status
- Running format checks
- Auditing revision history
- Benchmarking against peers
- Engaging dry-run reviewers
- Tracking correction rates
- Improving checklist fidelity
Module 6. Incident Reporting Structure
Structure incident documentation to meet DORA timelines and content requirements. Ensure consistency across events and reduce interpretation noise.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying incident types
- Setting detection thresholds
- Defining escalation paths
- Documenting initial assessment
- Estimating business impact
- Recording containment steps
- Linking to prior events
- Determining reporting level
- Filing within 24 hours
- Updating resolution status
- Closing with root cause
- Archiving for audit
Module 7. Resilience Testing Program Design
Build a risk-based testing calendar that satisfies DORA's annual exercise mandate while aligning with business continuity efforts.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying test objectives
- Prioritizing critical functions
- Choosing test types
- Scheduling across quarters
- Involving third parties
- Simulating escalation
- Measuring recovery time
- Documenting findings
- Assigning action items
- Reporting to governance
- Updating test plans
- Proving effectiveness
Module 8. Internal Audit Coordination
Align your compliance cycle with internal audit timelines and expectations. Increase efficiency through shared artefacts and synchronized reviews.
12 chapters in this module
- Sharing control mappings
- Scheduling joint reviews
- Providing evidence access
- Clarifying scope limits
- Responding to findings
- Tracking remediation
- Updating risk ratings
- Demonstrating improvement
- Reporting to committees
- Maintaining independence
- Using audit feedback
- Improving future cycles
Module 9. Third-Party Oversight Integration
Extend DORA compliance to vendors and service providers. Ensure contractual terms and monitoring practices support regulatory expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying critical vendors
- Reviewing contract clauses
- Assessing resilience plans
- Monitoring incident reporting
- Conducting due diligence
- Tracking audit rights
- Managing sub-contractors
- Enforcing cyber requirements
- Testing third-party response
- Documenting oversight
- Updating vendor lists
- Reporting concentration risk
Module 10. Regulator Engagement Readiness
Prepare for supervisory dialogue with confidence. Use clear, structured, and fact-based responses to support inspection readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding EBA expectations
- Preparing narrative summaries
- Locating key evidence
- Briefing stakeholders
- Anticipating follow-ups
- Organizing response teams
- Using standardized templates
- Citing relevant articles
- Verifying data accuracy
- Maintaining neutrality
- Escalating appropriately
- Logging interactions
Module 11. Change Management for Framework Updates
Stay ahead of DORA revisions and national transpositions. Build a process to identify, assess, and implement changes efficiently.
12 chapters in this module
- Monitoring EBA updates
- Tracking national laws
- Subscribing to alerts
- Assessing impact level
- Engaging legal review
- Updating control set
- Revising documentation
- Informing stakeholders
- Retraining teams
- Testing changes in place
- Validating compliance
- Reporting implementation
Module 12. Building a Sustainable Compliance Engine
Turn one-time efforts into lasting capability. Institutionalize quality practices so they survive personnel changes and regulatory shifts.
12 chapters in this module
- Documenting workflows
- Standardizing templates
- Training new staff
- Conducting peer reviews
- Measuring quality KPIs
- Sharing best practices
- Updating playbooks
- Integrating with HR
- Recognizing contributors
- Celebrating milestones
- Revisiting annually
- Evolving with regulation
How this maps to your situation
- Preparing initial DORA submission
- Responding to internal audit findings
- Coordinating third-party incident reporting
- Leading resilience testing exercises
Before vs. after
Before
Deliverables require multiple review cycles, lack consistency, and invite auditor questions due to incomplete rationale or formatting issues.
After
Produce regulator-ready, fully defensible DORA compliance outputs the first time, with structured narratives and aligned evidence.
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 work.
If nothing changes
Continuing with inconsistent or incomplete submissions increases scrutiny, delays approvals, and exposes your team to reputational and operational risk during audits.
How this compares to the alternatives
Most DORA training focuses on awareness or high-level concepts. This course is built for practitioners who must produce accurate, defensible, and polished outputs, offering specificity you won't find in generic compliance courses or vendor-led programs.
Frequently asked
Who is this course for?
Compliance practitioners at financial institutions responsible for preparing, reviewing, or approving DORA compliance artefacts.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I need prior DORA experience?
Yes, the course assumes foundational knowledge of DORA and operational resilience concepts.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed to be completed in parallel with active DORA work..
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