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DORA Certification

Prove your Digital Operational Resilience Act expertise with a verifiable, role-specific credential: a free foundation course plus 20 expert programmes for EU financial professionals, or go all-access with the DORA Masterclass.

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What is the DORA certification?

A practical, regulation-anchored credential, not a generic completion badge.

Regulation-anchored

Every lesson cites the relevant DORA articles and RTS/ITS technical standards, so what you learn maps directly to what auditors check.

Scored & assessed

Each programme ends in a timed exam. Pass the mark and you earn a certificate with your score: a real proof of competence.

Verifiable

A unique certificate ID and QR code link to a public verification page, so any employer can confirm it in seconds.

LinkedIn-ready

Add the credential to your LinkedIn profile in one click, or share it to your feed with a designed badge.

Want to see the ground the programmes cover before you enrol? Our DORA compliance checklist sets out every obligation by pillar, with the article that imposes it and the document that closes it.

Who should get DORA-certified?

DORA does not land on one desk: it lands on twelve. Find your role, see what the regulation now expects of it, and open the certification built for it.

Boards & executives

Article 5 puts final accountability for ICT risk on the management body. Oversight has to be real, informed and evidenced.

🧭 DORA for Boards & Executives €249
2.5 hours · 8 modules View programme

Compliance & risk officers

The role firms staff first for DORA: the obligations map, second-line monitoring and every supervisory submission.

🛡️ DORA Compliance Officer €79
2 hours · 6 modules View programme

Programme & implementation leads

Someone has to run the whole programme: scope, five pillars, budget and evidence, delivered on the regulator's clock.

🎖️ Certified DORA Project Manager (CDPM) €99
2.5 hours · 9 modules View programme

Contract & procurement managers

Every ICT contract must carry the Article 30 clause set, and the Register of Information has to prove it line by line.

📑 Certified DORA Contract Manager (CDCM) €59
2 hours · 6 modules View programme

Incident & SOC teams

A major incident starts the 4-hour, 72-hour and one-month reporting cascade. Classification is your call, under pressure.

🚨 Incident Reporting Specialist €49
2 hours · 5 modules View programme

Third-party & vendor managers

Pillar 5 puts the whole supplier lifecycle under supervision, from due diligence and monitoring to a documented exit.

🤝 Third-Party Risk Management Expert €69
2 hours · 6 modules View programme

Security & TLPT testers

Articles 26 and 27 mandate threat-led penetration testing on live production systems at least every three years.

🎯 TLPT Tester Certification €79
2 hours · 6 modules View programme

IT & security teams

The ICT risk framework, detection, continuity and the technical evidence supervisors ask for all land on the IT function.

🖥️ DORA for IT & Security Teams €199
2.5 hours · 8 modules View programme

Developers & DevOps

Secure SDLC, controlled change and CI/CD evidence are regulatory obligations under DORA, not just engineering good practice.

🚀 DORA for Developers & DevOps €199
2.5 hours · 8 modules View programme

Legal teams

Re-papering, the liability regime, outsourcing and exit law, and supervisory engagement all run through the legal team.

🏛️ DORA for Legal & Contract Teams €199
2.5 hours · 8 modules View programme

Consultants, lawyers & auditors

A client-facing credential that proves your DORA competence before the engagement starts, verifiable by any client.

⚖️ Certified DORA Advisor (CDA) €149
2 hours · 5 modules View programme

ICT providers & vendors

Financial clients must flow DORA down into your contracts. Readiness now decides who wins and keeps the deals.

☁️ DORA for ICT Providers & Vendors €199
3 hours · 8 modules View programme

The certification programmes

21 self-paced programmes (one free, the rest expert credentials from €0 to €249) or take the Masterclass and get them all.

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★ All-AccessEvery level · every role

DORA Masterclass

One purchase, everything: all 21 certifications with every exam and verifiable certificate, lifetime access, plus the Govern & Implement starter pack to actually run DORA in your firm as its certified expert.

21 certifications Every exam included 8 toolkits
€499 excl. VAT€2,380 if bought separately
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Beginner

DORA Fundamentals Certification

Master the fundamentals of DORA regulation. Perfect for professionals starting their compliance journey.

★★★★★
“Clear and on point, without unnecessary lengthy explanations. Relevant for my work. I can recommend.”
Maria, IT Program Lead Financial ServicesVerified certified learner
3 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
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★ Flagship Expert

Certified DORA Project Manager (CDPM)

The complete project-manager certification: run a DORA implementation end to end, scope, governance, all five pillars, evidence and closure.

2.5 hours 9 modules Verifiable cert
€99 excl. VAT
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Advanced

Certified DORA Advisor (CDA)

The client-facing credential for consultants, lawyers and auditors. Scope an engagement, build the client programme, evidence it, and prove your DORA competence with a verifiable certificate you show to clients.

★★★★★
“This certification is to the point through providing the necessary background information together with practical examples and…”
Laurent GK, ConsultantVerified certified learner
2 hours 5 modules Verifiable cert
€149 excl. VAT
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Advanced

Certified DORA AI-Resilience Specialist

Cyber resilience for the AI era, aligned to DORA. Understand AI-orchestrated attacks (GTG-1002) and superhuman vulnerability discovery (Mythos), apply machine-speed defences, and evidence them against every DORA pillar.

2 hours 5 modules Verifiable cert
€149 excl. VAT
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★ Flagship Advanced

DORA for Boards & Executives

The board-level DORA programme: the management body’s Article 5 duties and personal accountability, approving and challenging the ICT risk framework, reading incident, Register and TLPT reporting, and evidencing effective oversight to supervisors.

2.5 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
€249 excl. VAT
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★ Flagship Advanced

DORA for ICT Providers & Vendors

DORA from the supplier side: what your financial-sector clients must require of you under Articles 28–30, audit and sub-outsourcing obligations, the CTPP oversight regime, and a reusable DORA-readiness pack to win and keep contracts.

3 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
€199 excl. VAT
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★ Flagship Advanced

DORA for IT & Security Teams

The complete DORA programme for the whole IT and security function: the ICT risk framework, resilience-by-design, detection and incident operations, TLPT, business continuity, and third-party technical oversight, with the evidence supervisors expect.

2.5 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
€199 excl. VAT
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★ Flagship Advanced

DORA for Developers & DevOps

The build-and-ship DORA programme for the people who write and deploy the software: secure SDLC, controlled change & release, CI/CD and supply-chain security, testing in the pipeline, observability, and resilience-by-design architecture, with the evidence supervisors expect.

2.5 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
€199 excl. VAT
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★ Flagship Advanced

DORA for Legal & Contract Teams

The complete DORA programme for legal, contract and procurement teams: the enforcement and liability regime done correctly, Article 30 clauses, re-papering, the Register of Information, outsourcing and exit law, and supervisory engagement.

2.5 hours 8 modules Verifiable cert
€199 excl. VAT
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Intermediate

Certified DORA Contract Manager (CDCM)

The dedicated certification for contract, procurement and vendor managers. Master Article 30 clauses, the Register of Information, re-papering and vendor negotiation under DORA.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€59 excl. VAT
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Intermediate

ICT Risk Management Professional

Deep dive into ICT risk management frameworks, business continuity, and operational resilience.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€59 excl. VAT
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Intermediate

Incident Reporting Specialist

Master incident classification, reporting workflows, and regulatory communication.

2 hours 5 modules Verifiable cert
€49 excl. VAT
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Advanced

Third-Party Risk Management Expert

Comprehensive training on managing ICT third-party providers, contracts, and continuous monitoring.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€69 excl. VAT
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Advanced

TLPT Tester Certification

Become a certified TLPT tester. Learn threat-led penetration testing methodologies and best practices.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€79 excl. VAT
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Advanced

Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises

Design, document and test ICT business continuity and disaster recovery under DORA, from business impact analysis to scenario exercises.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€69 excl. VAT
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Advanced

DORA Programme Manager

Plan, run and close a DORA programme using ISO 27001 as your roadmap: full DORA↔ISO 27001 control mapping, the regulatory delta, priorities and quick wins.

2.5 hours 9 modules Verifiable cert
€129 excl. VAT
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Expert

DORA Implementation Director

Complete mastery program for leading organization-wide DORA implementation projects.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€99 excl. VAT
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Intermediate

DORA Compliance Officer

The dedicated certification for the role banks and insurers hire first: the obligations map, second-line monitoring, regulatory reporting and supervisory engagement.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€79 excl. VAT
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Advanced

DORA × ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

Implement DORA on an ISO 27001 ISMS: extend the management system, map all 93 Annex A controls, build the regulatory delta, run one integrated control environment.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€99 excl. VAT
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Advanced

DORA Internal Auditor

Provide independent third-line assurance over DORA: plan the audit by risk, test each pillar, evidence findings and report to the audit committee.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€79 excl. VAT
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Intermediate

DORA Register of Information Specialist

Master DORA’s hardest artefact end to end: the data model, sourcing, critical-function tagging, subcontracting chains, quality and supervisory submission.

2 hours 6 modules Verifiable cert
€69 excl. VAT
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What certified learners say

Written by learners who passed the certification exam, published unedited after review.

★★★★★
Clear and hands-on
“Clear and on point, without unnecessary lengthy explanations. Relevant for my work. I can recommend.”
Maria, IT Program Lead Financial ServicesVerified certified learnerDORA Fundamentals Certification
★★★★★
Very clear and practical
“This certification is to the point through providing the necessary background information together with practical examples and useful tips.”
Laurent GK, ConsultantVerified certified learnerCertified DORA Advisor (CDA)

Reviews are from verified certified learners only. We offer 15% off a future purchase for leaving one after a certification, regardless of the rating given; reviews are published unedited.

From ISO 27001 to DORA

Already run an ISO 27001 ISMS? It is the natural roadmap to DORA, and our Programme Manager certification maps the two in full.

What ISO 27001 already gives you

A risk methodology, asset inventory, Statement of Applicability, incident, access, supplier and continuity controls, plus the audit & management-review machinery, much of DORA Pillar 1 and parts of Pillars 2–4 map straight onto your ISMS.

The DORA delta to add

Regulatory incident reporting (4h / 72h / 1 month), Threat-Led Penetration Testing, the Register of Information, Article 30 contractual provisions and CTPP oversight: the parts ISO 27001 does not cover.

The DORA Programme Manager certification teaches exactly this bridge: a full DORA↔ISO 27001 control mapping, the regulatory delta, and the priorities and quick wins to deliver it on time.

See the ISO 27001 → DORA certification
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The DORA Masterclass

One purchase that equips you to run DORA end to end in a financial firm: learn every domain through the certifications, then do the work with the included toolkits, assess your gaps, draft the policies, build the Register of Information, prepare incident reporting and TLPT, and brief the board, as the firm’s certified DORA expert.

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All 20 certifications: exams included

Every programme in the Academy unlocks instantly: all lessons, every certification exam and every verifiable certificate, lifetime access. Sit them in any order, including the Certified DORA Advisor (CDA) credential, not sold in any other bundle. Pass them all and claim the capstone: DORA Masterclass Certified, one verifiable credential attesting the complete set.

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Govern & Implement starter pack

8 professional deliverables: the Complete Implementation Guide, 5-Pillar Toolkit, RTS/ITS Obligations Matrix, Policy Pack, Board Pack, Register of Information Pack, Gap Analysis Workbook and the executive playbooks.

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Your personalised programme

Define your objectives (role, goal, timeline) and get your step-by-step route through the certifications and toolkits, generated instantly and recalculated every time you pass an exam. Lead the whole DORA programme in your firm as its certified expert.

€499 excl. VAT€2,380 if bought separately You save over 84% vs buying separately
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Save with a track

Bundle the certifications for a career path: one payment, lifetime access to every course in the track.

🛡️ DORA Compliance & Assurance Track

The second- and third-line career path: own compliance, audit it, and master the Register.

€179 excl. VAT €227 save €48
3 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • DORA Internal Auditor
  • DORA Register of Information Specialist
See what’s inside →

🔗 DORA × ISO 27001 Track

For ISMS-led teams: implement DORA on ISO 27001 and run the programme end to end.

€179 excl. VAT €228 save €49
2 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA × ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  • DORA Programme Manager
See what’s inside →

🖥️ DORA for IT & Security Teams Track

The complete path for the technology function: the team programme plus every technical deep-dive.

€349 excl. VAT €475 save €126
5 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA for IT & Security Teams
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • TLPT Tester Certification
  • Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
See what’s inside →

🚀 DORA for Developers & DevOps Track

The complete path for the delivery function: the build-and-ship programme plus every technical deep-dive for secure, resilient shipping.

€349 excl. VAT €475 save €126
5 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA for Developers & DevOps
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • TLPT Tester Certification
  • Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
See what’s inside →

🏛️ DORA for Legal & Contract Teams Track

The complete path for legal, contract and procurement: the team programme plus every contract deep-dive.

€299 excl. VAT €406 save €107
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA for Legal & Contract Teams
  • Certified DORA Contract Manager (CDCM)
  • DORA Register of Information Specialist
  • DORA Compliance Officer
See what’s inside →

🧭 DORA for Boards & Executives Track

The governance path: board oversight duties, delivery leadership and second-line compliance in one place.

€349 excl. VAT €427 save €78
3 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA for Boards & Executives
  • DORA Implementation Director
  • DORA Compliance Officer
See what’s inside →

☁️ DORA for ICT Providers Track

The supplier path: be DORA-ready for your financial clients. Article 30, third-party risk and an ISO 27001 base.

€349 excl. VAT €426 save €77
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA for ICT Providers & Vendors
  • Certified DORA Contract Manager (CDCM)
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
  • DORA × ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
See what’s inside →

🏦 DORA for Banking Teams

For banks & credit institutions: second-line compliance, ICT risk, continuity and third-party oversight for the whole team.

€199 excl. VAT €276 save €77
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
See what’s inside →

🛡️ DORA for Insurance Teams

For insurers & intermediaries: compliance, ICT risk, incident reporting and third-party oversight, tuned to the insurance operating model.

€199 excl. VAT €256 save €57
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • Incident Reporting Specialist
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
See what’s inside →

💳 DORA for Payments Teams

For payment & e-money institutions: compliance, incident reporting, third-party oversight and continuity for high-availability rails.

€199 excl. VAT €266 save €67
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • Incident Reporting Specialist
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
  • Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises
See what’s inside →

🪙 DORA for Crypto & CASP Teams

For crypto-asset service providers: compliance, ICT risk, threat-led testing and incident reporting for a security-first sector.

€199 excl. VAT €266 save €67
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • TLPT Tester Certification
  • Incident Reporting Specialist
See what’s inside →

📈 DORA for Investment Firm Teams

For MiFID investment firms: compliance, ICT risk, third-party oversight and the Register of Information for delegation-heavy models.

€199 excl. VAT €276 save €77
4 certifications · lifetime access
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
  • DORA Register of Information Specialist
See what’s inside →
Best value

🎖️ DORA Certifications Bundle

The 13 core individual DORA certifications in one purchase, over 60% off buying them separately. (Team, board & role-specific courses are sold separately.)

€399 excl. VAT €1037 save €638
13 certifications · lifetime access
  • Certified DORA Project Manager (CDPM)
  • DORA Programme Manager
  • DORA Implementation Director
  • DORA Compliance Officer
  • DORA Internal Auditor
  • DORA × ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  • DORA Register of Information Specialist
  • Certified DORA Contract Manager (CDCM)
  • ICT Risk Management Professional
  • Incident Reporting Specialist
  • Third-Party Risk Management Expert
  • TLPT Tester Certification
  • Business Continuity, DRP & Test Exercises
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A certificate employers can verify

153
certificates issued
94
certified professionals
21
programmes awarded

Every graduate gets a unique-ID certificate, a public QR verification link, and a LinkedIn badge.

  • Unique certificate ID (e.g. DORA-2026-XXXXXXXX)
  • QR code → public verification page
  • “Add to LinkedIn profile” + share-to-feed buttons
  • Downloadable PDF, A4, with your score
Verify a certificate →

How verification works

Anyone (an employer, a recruiter, an auditor) can confirm a certificate in seconds.

  1. Each certificate is issued with a unique ID and a QR code at the moment the exam is passed.
  2. The QR code (and the printed link) point to the public verification page on this site.
  3. Entering the certificate ID returns the holder's name, the programme and the completion date.
  4. A valid record shows an authenticity confirmation; revoked or unknown IDs are flagged.
  5. The holder can also add the credential to LinkedIn, where it links back to the same verification.

Become DORA-certified

Nine self-paced certification programmes (one free). Each ends in a verifiable certificate with a unique ID, QR check and LinkedIn badge. Lifetime access.

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DORA certification: FAQ

What is the DORA certification?
A set of self-paced professional certification programmes covering the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA): its five pillars, RTS/ITS technical standards and role-specific obligations. Each programme ends in a scored exam and a verifiable certificate with a unique ID and QR check. These are private training credentials issued by Cryptaguard SRL (DORA Academy), not a government, EU, or regulator-issued qualification.
Is there a free DORA certification?
Yes. The DORA Fundamentals Certification is free: it covers the five pillars, key requirements and deadlines, and issues a verifiable PDF certificate. Twenty further expert credentials are available from €49 to €249, or the all-access DORA Masterclass at €499.
Is the certificate verifiable by employers?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique ID and a QR code that link to a public verification page, where anyone can confirm the holder, the programme and the completion date. You can also add the credential to your LinkedIn profile in one click.
Who should get DORA-certified?
From the board down: executives (Article 5 accountability), compliance and risk officers, programme leads, contract, procurement and legal teams, incident and SOC teams, third-party and vendor managers, TLPT testers, IT, security and DevOps teams, plus consultants, auditors and the ICT providers serving EU financial entities. There is a tailored programme for each role.
How long does it take?
Each programme is self-paced and takes roughly 2.5 to 3.5 hours of study plus the exam. You keep lifetime access, so you can revisit the material as the regulation and RTS/ITS evolve.
How much does it cost?
The foundation course is free. The expert programmes range from €49 to €249 as a one-time payment with lifetime access; the all-access Masterclass is €499. Prices exclude VAT. A full refund is available within 14 days of purchase provided less than 20% of the course content has been accessed.
Will a DORA certification be valued by employers?
Yes. Banks, insurers and financial institutions across the EU are scaling their DORA capability fast and increasingly look for exactly this profile: ICT risk, third-party, incident reporting, TLPT, programme delivery. A verifiable DORA credential makes your expertise visible on your CV and LinkedIn and gets you recognised as someone who can own operational resilience. Every programme is regulation-anchored, citing the DORA articles and RTS/ITS, so what you prove maps straight onto the roles employers are hiring for.

Start your DORA certification today

Begin with the free foundation course, then add the expert credentials your role needs.

Practitioner tools for DORA compliance teams

Workbooks, playbooks and certifications built for EU financial entities. Add several to your cart: volume discounts apply automatically.

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DORA Practitioner Complete: Masterclass, Professional Dossier and 5-Pillar Toolkits

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DORA Certifications Bundle

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DORA for IT & Security Teams

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