A group of professionals from the industry and from Washington University in St. Louis forecast the need for comprehensive education in business continuity. Alliances with academia helped shape early research and curriculum development. DRII sets standards that provide the minimum acceptable level of measurable knowledge, thus providing a baseline for levels of knowledge and capabilities. Accordingly, in 1997, DRII, together with BCI, published the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Planners as the industry's international standard.
Revenue supports and improves the certification program.
With ASMI providing administrative oversight and management, the Boards can effectively focus on policy and industry issues, as well as enhancing DRII's education and certification offerings. This arrangement also allows the Institute to reap the benefits from advanced technology and equipment without incurring large capital investments for that aspect of the organization. International Affiliates and Representatives DRII has one full international Affiliate, DRI Canada . Affiliate organizations provide DRII's complete certification programs and comprehensive education programs in specific countries or regions of the world. Practice conduct that is legal and ethical and will avoid any perception of conflict of interest for ourselves, our employers, and our clients.