---
url: "https://xcademia.com/courses/dora-nis2-combined-practitioner"
title: "DORA & NIS2 Combined Practitioner"
description: "Learn to combine DORA and NIS2 with practical gap analysis, remediation planning, and board-level reporting in a mentor-led training programme."
publishedAt: "2026-03-20T06:23:16.8749+00:00"
updatedAt: "2026-03-30T22:50:53.7265+00:00"
type: course
code: "ITS-0083"
level: Practitioner
duration_days: "4"
track: "Privacy & Data Protection"
category: "IT Service, Governance & Compliance"
credential_tier: tier1
price_gbp: "2199"
---

# DORA & NIS2 Combined Practitioner

> Build integrated DORA and NIS2 compliance capability through a structured, mentor-led programme. Develop practical skills in gap analysis, remediation planning, and board-level reporting using real-world scenarios.

## Overview

Financial institutions and regulated organisations increasingly need to comply with both DORA and NIS2, requiring a unified approach to ICT risk, cybersecurity, and operational resilience. This mentor-led programme provides a structured pathway to understanding and implementing both frameworks together, focusing on efficiency, alignment, and practical execution.

You will explore how DORA and NIS2 intersect across governance, risk management, incident reporting, and third-party oversight. Through practical scenarios, you will learn how to conduct integrated gap assessments, prioritise remediation actions, and design compliance roadmaps that meet both regulatory expectations without duplication.

The course also focuses on executive communication, helping you translate technical and compliance findings into clear board-level insights. By the end, you will be equipped to support or lead combined regulatory initiatives and drive digital resilience programmes across your organisation.

## Prerequisites

- Basic knowledge of cybersecurity or IT risk
- Familiarity with compliance or governance concepts
- Experience in business or technology environments

## What you will learn

- Design integrated DORA and NIS2 frameworks
- Analyse ICT and cybersecurity risks
- Implement aligned compliance controls
- Lead cross-framework governance initiatives
- Communicate risks at executive level
- Evaluate organisational resilience maturity

## Skills you will gain

- Regulatory framework alignment
- ICT risk management
- Incident reporting coordination
- Third-party risk oversight
- Gap analysis techniques
- Executive reporting skills

## Career progression

- GRC Manager
- ICT Risk Lead
- Compliance Manager
- Cybersecurity Governance Lead
- Internal Auditor

## Curriculum

1. **Module 1**
2. **Module 2**
3. **Module 3**
4. **Module 4**

## Exam & certification

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

## Delivery options

- **Live Online** — Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- **Onsite Training** — We come to you. Training delivered at your workplace for teams of 6 or more.
- **Venue-Based** — Classroom training at a professional venue. Ideal for focused, immersive learning.
- **Blended** — Combine online and in-person learning for maximum flexibility and impact.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who should attend this course?**

Professionals managing ICT risk, cybersecurity, or regulatory compliance in financial sectors.



**Do I need prior knowledge of DORA or NIS2?**

Basic awareness is helpful but not mandatory; the course covers fundamentals before advancing.



**Will I learn how to combine both frameworks effectively?**

Yes, the course focuses on integrated implementation and avoiding duplication.



**Does the course include practical activities?**

Yes, it includes real-world scenarios, gap analysis exercises, and reporting simulations.



**What certificate will I receive?**

You will receive an Xcademia Advanced Certificate upon completion.

## Course at a glance

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Code | ITS-0083 |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Level | Practitioner |
| Track | Privacy & Data Protection |
| Category | IT Service, Governance & Compliance |
| Credential tier | tier1 |
| Price (GBP) | £2199 |

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