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.
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. Current efforts are focused on education and certification programs and requirements in Malaysia, Brazil, and Poland.