Course Overview
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets a new benchmark for how financial entities manage ICT risk and ensure operational resilience. This course provides a comprehensive, mentor-led introduction to DORA requirements, focusing on how organisations can translate regulatory expectations into practical controls and processes.
You will explore core areas such as ICT risk management, incident classification and reporting, digital resilience testing, and third-party risk oversight. Through practical scenarios, you will learn how to conduct gap assessments, design compliance roadmaps, and integrate DORA into existing governance and risk frameworks.
The programme emphasises implementation and audit readiness, equipping you with the tools and templates needed to demonstrate compliance. By the end of the course, you will be able to support or lead DORA-aligned initiatives within financial institutions and regulated environments.
Hands-On Learning
Apply DORA through practical scenarios including gap assessments, incident reporting workflows, and third-party risk reviews.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Delivered by industry mentors with real-world experience in financial regulation and ICT risk management.
Career-Ready Skills
Build practical capability in digital resilience, regulatory compliance, and ICT risk governance.
Learning Outcomes
Design DORA-aligned compliance frameworks
Analyse ICT risks and controls
Implement incident reporting processes
Lead third-party risk oversight programmes
Communicate regulatory compliance requirements
Evaluate organisational resilience readiness
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of IT or cybersecurity
Familiarity with risk or compliance concepts
Experience in business or technology environments
Detailed Syllabus
Organized by professional domains with comprehensive coverage
Topics Covered:
- •Regulatory objectives and scope
- •Key principles and requirements
- •Impact on financial entities
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Prefer a Faster, Personalised Route into IT?
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of DORA Compliance Practitioner, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Professionals working in financial services, ICT risk, compliance, or audit roles.
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