ICOR’s Education program is for those who are responsible for an organization’s resilience – whether at the leadership level or for managing risk & resilience through specific systems or functional areas. Choose the program that best supports your learning and professional development goals.
Course Offerings
Choose from our many offerings as you determine your professional development path. Courses are aligned to international standards and best practices.
Courses by System or Functional Area
Certified Organizational Resilience Manager, Professional, or Executive
Learn what it takes to be a leader in organization resilience. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 22316 and 22336.
Business Continuity
Learn how to implement, assess, and audit a BCMS to the requirements of ISO 22301. Earn your certification as an ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, Assessor, or Lead Implementer.
Crisis Management & Communications
Learn how to manage a crisis and communicate effectively. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 22361. Earn your certification as a Crisis Management & Communication Professional or Crisis Communication Planner.
Crisis Management & Communications
Learn how to operate, manage, and audit data centers and other critical environments. Programs aligned to standards and regulations such as TIA 942. Earn your certification as a Critical Environments Facility Associate, Technician, Manager, Engineer, Auditor, or Data Center Energy Practitioner.
ICT Continuity
Learn how to preserve, protect, and recover data, while aligning ICT resources with business objectives, managing risk, and optimizing efficiency. Earn your certification as a Critical Environments Technology Professional.
Risk Management
Learn how to manage risk throughout the organization utilizing risk management methods, documenting risk appetite, and more. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 31000.
Organizational Resilience Certification
Intended for those responsible for increasing resilience and for managing risk throughout the organization
Gain recognition as a leader in resilience
System & Functional Area Certification Programs
Demonstration of Deep Knowledge in Individual Systems/Functional Areas
ICOR’s Multi-level Credentialing Program identifies what it takes to be a successful OR professional—across the performance continuum; around the globe; and across all career levels, job roles, and job functions. The ICOR Credentialing Program:
- Defines the competencies and knowledge necessary for effective practice as an OR professional.
- Supports OR practitioners in their career and professional development.
- Helps organizations build approaches to identify and cultivate high quality OR leaders, individual contributors, and teams.
The ICOR Credentialing Program provides organizations with the information they need to hire competent personnel who understand how to build more resilient organizations using a multi-disciplinary approach.
ICOR offers two paths for certification.
- Seek certification in Organizational Resilience as an Organizational Resilience Manager, Professional, or Executive by completing the education program and passing the exams.
- Seek certification as a leader in an individual system / functional area – Business Continuity, Crisis Management & Communications, Critical Environments, or ICT Continuity.
Certification Renewal
Certifications are valid for 3 years and must be renewed before the expiration date to stay in good standing. Renewal fees are due at the time of the renewal – once every 3 years. Certification renewal requirements can be viewed below under each certification.
For certification renewal, the applicant must demonstrate completion of a minimum number of points for each of the 8 Certification Competency Areas listed below as well as meet the minimum number of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) over the 3 year period and prior to the expiration date of the certification. Proof of completion of the activity will need to be provided.
A minimum of 30 points required for each of the 8 Competency Areas for a total minimum of 240 points.
In addition, a minimum of 5 hours of Continuing Education Credit (CEU) for each of the 8 Competency Areas for a total of 40 hours over 3 years. One hour = One point. Total points required for certification renewal is equal to or greater than 280 points.
Alternatively, certification can be fulfilled for each certification renewal by taking and passing the certification exam for the relevant certification.
All Programs
Organizational Resilience Series
Certified Organizational Resilience
As Manager, Professional, or Executive. Learn what it takes to be a leader in organization resilience. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 22316 and 22336.
Business Continuity
Learn how to implement, assess, and audit a BCMS to the requirements of ISO 22301. Earn your certification as an ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, Assessor, or Lead Implementer.
Crisis Management & Communications
Learn how to manage a crisis and communicate effectively. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 22361. Earn your certification as a Crisis Management & Communication Professional or Crisis Communication Planner.
Critical Environments
Learn how to operate, manage, and audit data centers and other critical environments. Programs aligned to standards and regulations such as TIA 942. Earn your certification as a Critical Environments Facility Associate, Technician, Manager, Engineer, Auditor, or Data Center Energy Practitioner.
ICT Continuity
Learn how to preserve, protect, and recover data, while aligning ICT resources with business objectives, managing risk, and optimizing efficiency. Earn your certification as a Critical Environments Technology Professional.
Risk Management
Learn how to manage risk throughout the organization utilizing risk management methods, documenting risk appetite, and more. Program aligned to the guidance of ISO 31000.