PECB DORA Foundation

Why DORA matters beyond the EU

DORA took effect on 17 January 2025 and applies to financial entities operating in the EU, which reaches Australian organisations with EU operations, EU clients, or that act as a critical ICT third-party provider to an in-scope financial entity.

Where to go next

If you need to lead an organisation's DORA compliance programme rather than just understand the requirements, the DORA Lead Manager course builds directly on this material.

What you will learn

• Describe the DORA concepts and principles
• Explain the main DORA requirements for an ICT risk management framework
• Identify potential actions and approaches organisations can use to achieve DORA compliance

Course content

1. 1. Introduction to DORA

   Concepts and requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act.

2. 2. DORA requirements and certificate exam

   ICT risk management framework requirements and preparing for the exam.

Exam and certification

Closed-book written exam delivered online through PECB Exams.

Your fee includes your first exam attempt and one free retake within 12 months. After passing, you can apply for the relevant PECB credential.