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DORA Lead Manager

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Course Overview

The PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course equips you with the necessary skills to lead and oversee the implementation of digital operational resilience strategies within financial entities to help them ensure compliance with the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Why should you attend?

With DORA taking effect on January 17, 2025, it is essential for professionals to ensure compliance, strengthen cybersecurity, and enhance operational resilience in the financial sector. Attending the PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager training course offers a unique opportunity to engage with industry experts and peers, fostering valuable discussions and insights into best practices for digital operational resilience. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, you will gain real-world perspectives on implementing effective strategies to mitigate ICT risks and enhance digital operational resilience in financial institutions.

Additionally, attending this course demonstrates your commitment to professional development and positions you as a competent leader in the evolving landscape of digital operational resilience. Upon completing the training course and exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified DORA Lead Manager” credential.

Learning objectives

After completing this training course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its requirements
  2. Understand the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
  3. Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
  4. Implement the five main pillars to enhance digital operational resilience by DORA’s requirements
  5. Review and continually improve the digital operational resilience of an organization

Educational approach

  • The training course incorporates interactive elements, such as essay-type exercises and multiple-choice quizzes, some of which are scenario-based.
  • Participants are strongly encouraged to communicate and engage in discussions.
  • The quizzes are designed in a manner that closely resembles the format of the certification exam.

Prerequisites

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security and cybersecurity concepts, and familiarity with ICT risk management principles.

Flexible Training Options to
Meet Your Needs

We understand that flexibility is key to effective learning and development, especially in today’s dynamic work environment. That’s why we offer multiple delivery formats for our trainings in UAE. Whether you prefer the interaction of in-person classes, the convenience of live virtual training, or the independence of self-paced online learning, we have a solution tailored to your schedule. Our goal is to make professional growth accessible to everyone, allowing you to upskill without compromising your other commitments.

Target Audiance

  • Financial institutions executives and decision-makers
  • Compliance officers and risk managers
  • IT professionals
  • Legal and regulatory affairs personnel
  • Consultants and advisors specializing in financial regulation and cybersecurity

Schedule Dates

13 October 2025 - 17 October 2025
DORA Lead Manager
19 January 2026 - 23 January 2026
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20 April 2026 - 24 April 2026
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20 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
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Course Content

  • Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA

  • ICT-related risk and incident management

  • ICT third-party risk management and information sharing

  • Review and continual improvement

  • Certification exam

FAQs

The PECB DORA Lead Manager course equips professionals with the expertise to manage and implement Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements within financial entities, ensuring compliance, risk management, and operational resilience.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Manage DORA implementation projects

  • Align ICT risk strategies with DORA requirements

  • Establish incident management, reporting, and testing frameworks

  • Ensure governance and third-party risk compliance

While the Foundation course introduces key concepts, the Lead Manager course provides in-depth knowledge and practical strategies for managing and implementing DORA requirements at an organisational level.

Yes. The certification requires ongoing professional development and submission of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits to maintain validity.

Participants receive implementation guidelines, governance frameworks, risk management templates, and practical case studies aligned with DORA compliance requirements.

DORA directly addresses ICT and cybersecurity risks in financial services. This course helps managers strengthen resilience against cyber threats while ensuring compliance.

PECB is globally recognised for its rigorous training and certification programs. Achieving this certification demonstrates your commitment to operational resilience and compliance with one of the EU’s most impactful financial regulations.