How is the DORA Lead Manager course delivered?
The course combines lectures with real-case examples, case-study-based exercises, review activities, and a practice test aligned with the certification exam.
The course delivery balances regulatory explanation with applied implementation practice. Instructor-led sessions explain DORA requirements, ICT risk management concepts, and resilience principles.Practical exercises are based on a full case study and include role playing and presentations, allowing participants to practice planning and implementing resilience measures.Review exercises consolidate learning and align preparation with exam domains. A practice test similar to the certification exam supports readiness for the online assessment.Participant numbers are limited to ensure effective interaction and feedback during exercises.
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- Lectures are illustrated with real-case examples.
- Practical exercises use a full case study.
- Role playing supports applied learning.
- Review exercises and a practice test support exam readiness.
- Participant numbers are limited.
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Use exercises to test governance and escalation paths.Exam preparation is strongest when linked to real regulatory scenarios.
“Resilience leadership is built through applied scenarios.”
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DORA is an EU regulation focused on digital operational resilience in financial entities. It applies to financial institutions and certain ICT service providers.
What are the five pillars of DORA?
The five pillars are ICT risk management, ICT incident management, digital operational resilience testing, ICT third-party risk management, and information sharing.
What is covered on Day 3 of the DORA Lead Manager course?
Day 3 covers resilience testing, ICT third-party risk management, oversight frameworks, and information sharing.
How is the DORA Lead Manager exam structured?
The exam is delivered online, lasts three hours, and covers five domains aligned with ICT risk, incident management, resilience testing, and continual improvement.
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NIS 2 Directive: The Complete Compliance Guide for European and UK-Connected Businesses (2026)
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DORA Regulation: The Complete Compliance Guide for Financial Institutions (2026)
DORA imposes a harmonized European framework for digital operational resilience on the financial sector since 17 January 2025. Complete guide: five pillars, FINMA, NIS 2, sanctions.
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