Since 17 January 2025, the Digital Operational Resilience Act has been fully applicable across the EU, reshaping how banks, insurers, investment firms, and their technology vendors manage ICT risk. With harmonized rules, strict incident reporting timelines, and personal accountability for executives, DORA knowledge is no longer optional for anyone working in or selling to the EU financial sector. This micro-course gets you DORA-ready fast – no legal jargon, no fluff.

What You Will Learn

• Why DORA was created, who it applies to, and how it fits alongside NIS2, GDPR, and the EU AI Act
• The five pillars of DORA – ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party risk, and information sharing
• Article 30 contractual requirements, exit strategies, and fourth-party risk oversight for ICT vendors
• How DORA applies to AI systems and how supervision, penalties, and executive liability actually work

Skills You Will Walk Away With

• Assess whether an organization falls within DORA's scope and map its controls against the five pillars
• Classify ICT incidents correctly and know exactly when and to whom they must be reported
• Spot contractual gaps in vendor agreements and drive remediation conversations with confidence
• Run a quick gap assessment and build a prioritized 90-day compliance action plan

Where This Pays Off

• Lead or contribute to DORA gap assessments, vendor due diligence reviews, and contract remediation projects
• Speak credibly about DORA in audits, board discussions, and client conversations
• Position yourself for the growing wave of resilience and compliance roles across EU financial services
• Move seamlessly into deeper study with the DORA and NIS2 implementation course and the full Fortivance Academy cyber and compliance track

How This Course Teaches

• A conversational, instructor-led style that explains the regulation the way a colleague would, not a legal textbook
• Theory always paired with practical insights from how financial entities are implementing DORA today
• Quizzes and practice questions to reinforce and test your understanding
• Downloadable materials you can keep as job aids long after the course ends