Certifications From Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International

Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
This entry-level certification is for individuals who have knowledge of business continuity planning and disaster recovery, but have not yet acquired the necessary experience to become a CBCP. It's also suitable for individuals interested in the profession and have expertise in a related field. Examples are; marketing, emergency response, or a field not directly related to business continuity planning.

Certified Functional Continuity Professional (CFCP)
Skill Level: Basic       Status: Active
For individuals wiith a minimum of two years of experience, who have passed the Qualifying Exam but not at the level necessary to apply for the CBCP certification, and/or who specialize in a defined, functional area such as risk analysis, data recovery, human relations, etc.

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP, formerly Certified Disaster Recovery Planner CDRP) is designed for the planner with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a business continuity / disaster recovery planner.

Certified Business Continuity Vendor (CBCV)
Skill Level: Intermediate       Status: Active
For individuals with some knowledge in business continuity planning. They provide services to the industry and have acquired the necessary experience for certification.

Master Business Continuity Planner (MBCP)
Skill Level: Advanced       Status: Active
This certification is for the experienced, master level disaster recovery planner, with at least five years of industry experience.