DORA Lead Manager — Official PECB Certification Program

Inter-company training

Which level is targeted at the end of the training course?

Specialisation

How long does the training course last?

 4,00 day(s)

4-day live online program, combining PECB certification preparation with real-world DORA implementation.

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

EN

When will the next session take place?

Who is organising this training course?

Designed for professionals across the three lines of defense, spanning strategic, tactical, and operational levels, GCSI delivers certification-oriented training combining governance, risk, AI, and regulatory frameworks.

Who is the training course aimed at?

  • Professionals accountable for DORA implementation
  • Risk, compliance and internal audit leaders
  • IT and cybersecurity managers involved in operational resilience
  • Governance, risk and control functions across the Three Lines of Defense model
  • Decision-makers accountable for regulatory execution

What are the prerequisites?

  • Knowledge of information security, risk management and governance concepts
  • Familiarity with regulatory or compliance environments
  • Professional experience in IT, risk, compliance or cybersecurity functions recommended

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

  • Lead and execute DORA implementation across the organization
  • Structure DORA governance across the Three Lines of Defense
  • Make informed decisions under regulatory constraints
  • Achieve operational readiness to meet DORA requirements
  • Prepare for and pass the official PECB certification exam

What does the training course cover?

  • DORA framework, scope and regulatory structure
  • Governance, accountability and decision-making under DORA
  • Risk management and control implementation in practice
  • Execution of DORA across the Three Lines of Defense
  • ICT risk, incidents and third-party risk management (TPRM)
  • Operational resilience, testing and regulatory reporting
  • Certification exam preparation

What topics are addressed?

  • Master DORA structure: recitals, articles, RTS, ITS and overall framework
  • Understand and operationalize the five pillars of DORA
  • Structure governance and decision-making across the Three Lines of Defense
  • Implement ICT risk management and control frameworks in practice
  • Manage third-party risk (TPRM) and regulatory oversight
  • Handle incident classification, escalation and reporting obligations
  • Prepare and execute operational resilience testing scenarios
  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable implementation

What teaching methods are used?

  • Delivered by a PECB-certified Platinum Trainer (ISO 27001 & 22301 Master)
  • Real-world DORA implementation focus
  • Interactive sessions, real-world cases, quizzes
  • Official PECB certification exam included

How is the assessment organised?

  • Continuous assessment through quizzes
  • Preparation for the PECB certification exam

What will you receive at the end of the training course?

  • Certificate of completion issued by PECB
  • Certification subject to exam success and eligibility criteria

What course materials are provided?

  • Official PECB course materials
  • Structured course content aligned with the PECB framework
  • Supporting documentation and practical reference materials

Mode of organisation

Live online training via Zoom, combining instructor-led sessions, real-time interaction and continuous engagement focused on practical DORA implementation.

What other information is useful to know?

Training delivered under the PECB framework.
A PECB account is mandatory for course enrollment and certification.
Enrollment is validated through the PECB platform prior to participation.