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DORA Course in 1 Minute
“This is like GDPR on steroids and is the most positive catalyst to improve digital operational resilience in the financial sector ever!” (Paul C Dwyer)
Learn about DORA by becoming a DCCS - DORA Certified Compliance Specialist. Our on-demand course incorporates online exams and is supported with access to live training sessions. The clock is ticking, the compliance deadline is Jan 17th 2025
UPDATE: DCCS Now Course Powered by AI
DCCS Students can now benefit from exclusive access to our Generative AI Tool "DORAGPT". described as the "Swiss Army Knife of DORA Compliance" - this solution leverages cutting edge technology and the largest source of credible DORA reference material to facilitate students learning and developing their DORA Compliance Program.
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What does the Course Cover?
The course supports students on a 10 modules journey. You are provided with 24/7 access to all materials and are also supported with access to live learning support sessions. Key Learning Objective: Understand the DORA Regulation and Your Obligations.
"The course offers a clear, concise and accurate synopsis of the regulations that made it easily digestible!"
Jonathan Sullivan
"Another excellent course from the ICTTF. I learned a lot, DORA is going to keep us busy for years!"
Mark Duggan
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How do you Learn?
The course is delivered entirely online. Students are provided with 90 days access to all the training material and exams.
Training material comprises of rich interactive media such as videos, info-graphics and course notes. There are many opportunities for collaborative learning via the discussion forums and you can leverage the portal to connect to other students around the world. All students also have access to scheduled remote live learning session, with an opportunity to directly liaise with the tutor.
There are 10 modules with 5 online exam in total. The pass score for each exam is 80% and you must obtain an average score of 80% or higher across all activities to be successfully certified. You can re-sit each of the module exams three times if required.
Training material comprises of rich interactive media such as videos, info-graphics and course notes. There are many opportunities for collaborative learning via the discussion forums and you can leverage the portal to connect to other students around the world. All students also have access to scheduled remote live learning session, with an opportunity to directly liaise with the tutor.
There are 10 modules with 5 online exam in total. The pass score for each exam is 80% and you must obtain an average score of 80% or higher across all activities to be successfully certified. You can re-sit each of the module exams three times if required.
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How do I get Certified?
Successful certification depends on several factors. The online course includes continual evaluation of your performance and competency.
Will it Help my Career?
There is a Global IT security skills shortages and it has now surpassed four million according to a recent industry survey.
Do I need to have a Cyber Security Background?
No, but we recommend you work in the financial sector compliance and/or cyber risk roles.
What is the Course Format?
The DCCS(DORA Certified Compliance Specialist) course is delivered entirely online with recorded videos, exams and live session.
What is the Pass Mark and How Does the Scoring Work?
The pass mark for successful certification on the DCCS course is 80%.
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Where will my Certified Qualification be Recognized?
Our cyber risk certifications are globally recognized. This course has been accredited and benefits from dual certification by the International Compliance Association (ICA) and other respected bodies.
How Long Does the Course Take?
The course can be approached in a number of ways due to its design. Students can adopt a fast track approach to completing the core sections and completing the exams or explore the extended learning material including live and on demand. The exams are short with 20 questions each and there are 5 exams in total but as they are open book exams the time involved can vary with the student to research the appropriate answer. Access to the course materials depends on the option the student selected when purchasing the course, the most popular option is 90 days access but we see a lot of students extending past this point and they benefit from continual access to the monthly live interactive training workshops.
Below is an approximate breakdown of the sections and materials available, to help provide an understanding of the time commitment required.
Below is an approximate breakdown of the sections and materials available, to help provide an understanding of the time commitment required.