Summary
This course, developed in collaboration with PAT Business School, equips board members, senior managers, and risk professionals with the knowledge and tools to meet the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requirements. Created with insights from leading experts, the course offers practical strategies for enhancing digital resilience, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how to strengthen governance structures, protect critical services, and build long-term stability in an increasingly digital financial landscape.
About the PAT Business School
PAT Business School specialises in offering a range of university validated &/or professionally accredited programmes that address the evolving risk, compliance, regulatory & technological challenges/opportunities facing financial service providers. PAT Fintech specifically focuses upon delivering skills based programmes in the areas of Anti-Financial Crime, Operational Resilience (DORA), Crypto (Digital Assets), AI Governance and Sustainable Finance.
About DORA
DORA, the Digital Operational Resilience Act, is a regulatory framework adopted by the European Union in 2022. Its primary objective is to ensure that financial institutions, their service providers, and critical third parties can remain operational even in the face of significant technological disruptions, cyberattacks, or other crises. It is in force since the 16th January 2023 and businesses must be compliant by the 17th January 2025.
Benefit to you
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Understand the governance requirements under DORA specific to Credit Unions.
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Design and oversee compliant business continuity and incident management frameworks.
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Develop risk management strategies to address ICT-related risks effectively.
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Monitor operational resilience through structured documentation and regular reviews.
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Ensure compliance with DORA through effective reporting and communication protocols
This course is for:
This course is tailored for a diverse group of professionals within Credit Unions, all of whom play critical roles in ensuring operational resilience in line with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), including Board Members, Senior Managers, Risk Professionals, Compliance Officers and ICT Governance Teams.
Fee
- €350 for LIA members
- €400 for Non – LIA members
Certification of Completion
Upon completion, participants will earn a Certificate of Completion from LIA.
Find out more
For more information about this course please contact our education team education@lia.ie or 01 456 3890
Alternatively, you can register your interest here to receive more information.
How to Register
If you are an LIA member you will be prompted to log into your LIA account.
If you are not an LIA member you can create an LIA account by selecting the 'sign up' option when you enrol.
This module introduces the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its specific governance requirements for Irish Credit Unions. Participants will explore Articles 5 & 6, focusing on the role of the board and senior management in overseeing operational resilience. During this module we will outline how governance frameworks should align with strategic objectives, ensuring compliance with DORA while safeguarding operational integrity.
This module delves into the strategic elements of Business Continuity Planning (BCP) as required by Articles 13 & 49 of DORA. Participants will learn how to design, test, and govern BCPs to ensure the continuity of critical operations during disruptions. The module also covers mapping third-party dependencies and recovery strategies essential for maintaining operational resilience in complex environments.
This module focuses on DORA’s requirements for incident reporting, including the classification, escalation, and documentation of ICT-related incidents (Articles 17–20). Participants will learn to establish governance protocols for timely and accurate incident reporting while aligning processes with regulatory standards. Emphasis is placed on the role of the board in in overseeing incident responses and leveraging incident data for strategic improvements.
This module will explore the development and governance of ICT risk management frameworks in accordance with Article 11 of DORA. The block covers risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies, as well as continuous monitoring to align risk practices with the institution's risk appetite. Case studies will highlight best practices and common pitfalls in ICT risk governance.
This module emphasises the importance of continuous monitoring and regular reviews of operational resilience frameworks as required under Article 14 of DORA. Participants will learn to design and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that provide insights into resilience performance. Post-incident reviews and audits will be explored as tools for improving governance and operational processes.
The final module provides a roadmap for implementing and continuously improving governance frameworks for operational resilience. Participants will learn strategies to adapt to evolving risks and regulatory updates, incorporating feedback loops to refine their resilience efforts. The module ties together lessons from the previous sessions, enabling participants to create actionable plans for sustained compliance and resilience.
You can progress through the modules at your convenience, allowing you to manage your learning in your own time.
Please note you have six months from the date of registration to complete the course.
Delivery and Assessment
This online course, delivered on LIA Elevate, consists of six one-hour modules designed for self-paced, self-directed learning. Modules are completed sequentially, with each followed by a brief multiple-choice quiz to assess your understanding.
You can progress through the modules at your convenience, allowing you to manage your learning in your own time.
Please note you have six months from the date of registration to complete the course.