

DORA Lead Manager
DORA Lead Manager
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:
- Understand the purpose of DORA and interpret its requirements
- Understand the fundamentals of ICT risk management, incident management, and digital operational resilience
- Prepare and plan the implementation of DORA requirements
- Implement the five main pillars to enhance digital operational resilience by DORA’s requirements
- 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.
Target Audience
- 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
Course Content
5 modules · 5 topics01Day 1: 1 topic
- Introduction to the concepts and requirements of DORA
02Day 2:1 topic
- ICT-related risk and incident management
03Day 3:1 topic
- ICT third-party risk management and information sharing
04Day 4: 1 topic
- Review and continual improvement
05Day 5: 1 topic
- Certification exam
Schedule Dates
4 upcoming batches| Batch Dates | Duration | Batch Options | Language | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 01 February 2027 - 05 February 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 03 May 2027 - 07 May 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic | |
| 09 August 2027 - 13 August 2027 | 5 Days | 4 hours & 8 hours | English / Arabic |
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What is the PECB DORA Lead Manager course about?
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.
What are the learning objectives of the DORA Lead Manager training?
Participants will learn how to:
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Manage DORA implementation projects
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Align ICT risk strategies with DORA requirements
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Establish incident management, reporting, and testing frameworks
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Ensure governance and third-party risk compliance
How is this course different from the DORA Foundation course?
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.
Does the certification have renewal requirements?
Yes. The certification requires ongoing professional development and submission of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits to maintain validity.
What practical tools will I gain from this training?
Participants receive implementation guidelines, governance frameworks, risk management templates, and practical case studies aligned with DORA compliance requirements.
How does the DORA Lead Manager course relate to cybersecurity?
DORA directly addresses ICT and cybersecurity risks in financial services. This course helps managers strengthen resilience against cyber threats while ensuring compliance.
Why choose PECB for DORA Lead Manager certification?
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.
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