On the road to resilience – a practical guide to DORA

• Define the key principles and regulatory requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
• Explain how DORA impacts governance, risk management, and operational resilience within financial institutions.
• Demonstrate how to integrate DORA requirements into existing risk management and incident response frameworks.
• Assess operational risks and third-party dependencies in light of DORA compliance obligations.
• Critically examine organisational resilience strategies and identify gaps against DORA standards and best practices.
• Design a cohesive resilience improvement plan that integrates the different areas of DORA into practical working processes and organisational structures, supporting the achievement of resilience objectives and compliance with DORA requirements.

The first two weeks of this intermediate-level course consist of self-paced work, including introductory lectures on DORA, selected readings, and written contributions. This phase will lay the groundwork for the lectures and discussions that will take place during the subsequent live online sessions.

Over the following three weeks, the course will feature three live sessions (on 20 May, 27 May, and 3 June, from 14:00 to 17:00). These sessions will combine expert-led presentations with interactive breakout sessions, providing a space for practical learning experiences focused on the key themes of the training programme.

Each day, instructors will explain key points related to each topic, highlight challenges and dilemmas, and present practical approaches and solutions based on insights that have evolved in 2026. Active participation is essential, as you will engage in case-based discussions exploring real-world scenarios. These discussions will enable you to share perspectives on key questions and themes and learn from both instructors and peers, thereby fostering the practical application of concepts throughout the course.

6 May 2026 | Opening of the online platform

– Release of introductory videos
– Forum question on course expectations
– Pre-class assignment for class 1
– Readings

20 May 2026 | First live class
14:00 – 17:00 Lectures and breakout – Followed by release of pre-class assignment for class 2

27 May 2026 | Second live class
14:00 – 17:00 Lectures and breakout – Followed by release of pre-class assignment for class 3

3 June 2026 | Third live class
14:00 – 17:00 Lectures and breakout

Course Closing

This course is open to staff from financial supervisory authorities, EU institutions and agencies, and national government bodies. Participation from staff in financial institutions is also possible for this open course and is especially encouraged, particularly for those holding first-, second-, or third-line roles in DORA-related areas such as risk management, information security, incident management, business continuity management, third-party risk management, compliance, and legal functions. The course is suitable for both subject-matter experts and individuals with managerial responsibilities in these areas, as well as those overseeing resilience processes, planning, and implementation. Academics with an interest in financial regulation, cyber resilience, and security-related topics are also welcome to join the course.

As this course is highly relevant to a wide range of roles and responsibilities across European and national authorities, governments, agencies, and institutions, we expect a diverse group of participants to contribute meaningfully to the learning experience and to enhance understanding of the different perspectives on the complex topic of digital operational resilience.

FULL FEES*:

€ 850 – Academics
€ 1150 – Public sector
€ 1250 – Private sector

*Please note that the payment must be settled one week before the start of the course.

The fee includes tuition, access to all course materials and pedagogic activities, as well as a certificate of attendance after the course has been completed.

Please submit a certificate attesting your status of Professor, PhD Student or Research Associate to fbf@eui.eu before registering. FBF secretariat will provide you with a code to register. Seats for academics are limited.

GROUP DISCOUNT (-15%) for minimum 3 participants from the same institution:

The below group discount applies to 3 or more participants who register for the same course from the same institution. Those wishing to take advantage of the group discount must write an email to fbf@eui.eu, stating the full names of the proposed participants.

€ 722,50 – Group discount academic
€ 977,50 – Group discount public sector
€ 1062,50 – Group discount private sector

CANCELLATION POLICY

Paid registration fee is non-refundable. However, registrant substitution may be made up to 15 days before the start date of the course by contacting fbf@eui.eu.