Your Skills. Your Experience. Recognized with ForwardRx.
ForwardRx is on a mission to elevate the field of business resilience by creating a standardized framework for validating skills and expertise. Whether you specialize in Business Continuity, Cyber Resilience, or any of our other disciplines, ForwardRx provides the recognition you deserve.
Certifications That Value Experience Over Training
ForwardRx was founded to address a key gap in the business resilience industry: the need for certifications that value real-world skills and experience over training and coursework. Traditional certifications often focus on learning new content and passing standardized exams. ForwardRx flips the script, offering a framework that acknowledges the expertise you’ve gained through years of hands-on practice. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a consultant, ForwardRx is your opportunity to showcase your mastery and stand out in the field.
A Competency-Based Certification
Our Competency-Based Certification is designed for seasoned professionals who have demonstrated their expertise through hands-on experience. Unlike traditional, exam-only certifications, this process focuses on evaluating your practical skills, experience, and accomplishments in various business resiliency disciplines.
How this works:
1) Pick your Certification
Choose from one of the certifications we offer. Your certification advisor will provide you with an application pack.
2) Submit Your CV
Highlight your skills and your experience in business resiliency domains.
3) Answer Competency-Based Questions
Provide responses to competency questions that showcase your practical skills, critical thinking, and decision-making.
4) Board Review
A panel of industry experts evaluates your CV and responses to assess your depth of experience and leadership capability.
5) Earn Your Certification
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive your certification, recognizing your proven expertise.
Certified Specialist in Crisis Management (CSCM)
Demonstrates capability in leading and coordinating crisis responses, minimizing operational and reputational impacts, while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders under high-pressure situations.
Certified Specialist in Cyber Resilience (CSCR)
Certifies proficiency in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from cyber threats, integrating security measures into broader resilience strategies to protect organizational assets.
Certified Specialist in Operational Resilience (CSOR)
Recognizes expertise in identifying Important Business Services (IBS), defining impact tolerances, conducting scenario testing, and aligning strategies with operational resilience regulations.
Certified Specialist in Business Continuity (CSBC)
Recognizes expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing business continuity plans to ensure critical operations continue during disruptions, minimizing impacts on business processes and services.
Certified Specialist in Disaster Recovery (CSDR)
Validates your ability to plan, execute, and manage IT disaster recovery strategies, ensuring timely restoration of systems, data, and infrastructure after an incident.
Certified Specialist in Supply Chain Resilience (CSSR)
Recognizes expertise in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, ensuring continuity, adaptability, and reliability across global networks during disruptions or changing circumstances.
Certified Specialist in Third Party Risk Management (CSTP)
Validates your ability to assess, mitigate, and manage risks associated with third-party vendors, safeguarding organizational resilience through proactive vendor risk management practices.
Certified Specialist in Scenario Testing (CSST)
Recognizes expertise in designing, executing, and analyzing scenario tests to evaluate resilience, identify vulnerabilities, and strengthen organizational responses to potential disruptions.
Earn your Nano-Degree in Business Resilience
The Nano-Degree in Business Resilience is the pinnacle of ForwardRx certification. It recognizes professionals who have demonstrated mastery across all key disciplines of business resilience. Once you’ve achieved certification in every ForwardRx discipline you can apply for this prestigious credential.
Earning the Nano-Degree signifies that you’re a leader in the field of business resilience—equipped to address the most complex challenges and drive organizational success. It’s more than a certification; it’s recognition as an expert at the forefront of resilience.
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Professional References for Certified Members
At ForwardRx, we go beyond certification to support your career growth. For all our certified members, we provide free professional references on demand, helping you showcase your achievements and expertise to potential employers, clients, or stakeholders.
Each reference highlights:
- The certification(s) you’ve earned.
- The specific competencies demonstrated during the certification process.
This added benefit underscores the credibility of your certification and gives you an edge in today’s competitive market.
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Monthly Skills Webinars
As a ForwardRx Certified Member, your journey doesn’t end with certification—it’s just the beginning. We’re committed to helping you stay ahead. That’s why all certified members gain access to our free monthly skills webinars, designed to keep your knowledge sharp and your skills current.
Certification Pricing
Our fees are straightforward, covering everything you need to complete your certification
—no hidden costs, no surprises.
$450
Application Fee
$0
Initial Certification Fee
$50
Annual Recertification Fee
"In a world where disruptions are the norm, the ability to ensure continuity, recover quickly, and build resilience isn’t just a skill—it’s a necessity. ForwardRx certifications recognize the practitioners who are already driving this essential work, keeping businesses running through disruptions, and ensuring they are prepared for tomorrow’s challenges."
- ForwardRX
Get Certified
Ready to advance your career and master the art of business resilience? Connect with a Certification Advisor today to explore the right path for your goals, discuss your options, and start your journey.
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