ICOR-The International Consortium for Organizational Resilience

What ICOR-The International Consortium for Organizational Resilience does

ICOR-The International Consortium for Organizational Resilience is an international nonprofit 501c3 education and credentialing organization founded in 2006 and headquartered in Plainfield, Illinois. It operates as a standards-aligned standards body for the organizational resilience profession, offering individual professional development courses, multi-tier certifications, and proprietary frameworks targeting practitioners responsible for organizational resilience, business continuity, crisis management and communications, critical environments, ICT continuity, and risk management. Its core deliverables are a 25-Competency Organizational Resilience Series, discipline-specific certification tracks (CORE/CORM/CORP for organizational resilience; the BCM 3000-6000 series for business continuity; CMC 2050/5000 for crisis management; the CE 1000-8000 series for critical environments; ICT 2000 for technology continuity), and standalone credentials (RM 1000 for risk management, LAC 2000/3000 for auditing). Curriculum is mapped to international standards including ISO 22301, 22313, 22316, 22336, 22361, 31000, 19011, 27001, and TIA 942.

The product surface is delivered through three channels: a self-paced eLearning platform (available globally 24/7 with challenge exams for those seeking certification without course completion), private course offerings delivered live online or in-person at client organizations, and in-person public training delivered through a network of training partners. Six proprietary frameworks and assessment tools — including the Organizational Resilience Model, Organizational Resilience Framework, OR Capability Assessment (ORCA), Community Resilience Framework, ISO 22301 Capability Assessment, and Facility Operations Maturity Model Recognition — support top-of-funnel content marketing alongside a newsletter (ICORrespondence), webinars, podcasts, and active LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube channels.

ICOR's revenue model is built on three streams: per-course fees for individual eLearning ($125-$1,795 per course depending on complexity), recurring certification renewal fees on a three-year cycle that requires continuing education and point accumulation, and subscription membership for resilience professionals. The organization operates with approximately 10 employees, has no disclosed funding rounds, parent entities, or M&A activity, and describes itself as the global leader in organizational resilience education and credentialing.

Name

ICOR-The International Consortium for Organizational Resilience

Legal name

ICOR-The International Consortium for Organizational Resilience

Website

https://build-resilience.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICOR is a 501c3 nonprofit education and credentialing organization that delivers ISO-aligned courses, multi-tier certifications, and proprietary frameworks for organizational resilience, business continuity, crisis management, critical environments, ICT continuity, and risk management professionals worldwide.

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Professional Education and Certification

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Programmatic Accreditors (Discipline/Profession-Specific)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

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Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Professional Certification Programs

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National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.)

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Accreditation Bodies (Institutional & Programmatic)

Keywords

• Organizational resilience education
• Business continuity certification
• Crisis management training
• Critical environments credentialing
• ISO 22301 certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Education Course Fees: ICOR generates revenue through individual course fees for eLearning programs. Courses are priced individually, with some courses including certification exam fees. Delivery via self-paced eLearning platform.
2. Certification and Credentialing: Revenue from certification exams, credentialing programs, and certification renewal fees. Certifications are valid for 3 years with renewal requirements including continuing education credits and point accumulation.
3. Membership: ICOR offers membership programs with member login and associated benefits for organizational resilience professionals.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

ICOR delivers standardized education courses and multi-level professional certifications for the organizational resilience discipline, spanning business continuity, crisis management, critical environments, ICT continuity, risk management, and management systems auditing. Programs are offered via self-paced eLearning, private live-online or in-person corporate training, and through authorized training partners, with credentials aligned to ISO 22301, ISO 22316, ISO 22361, ISO 31000, ISO 19011, and TIA 942.

Product overview

ICOR is an international nonprofit 501c3 education and credentialing organization that provides education and certification for organizational resilience professionals. The offering consists of multiple certification tracks (CORE, CORM, CORP for Organizational Resilience; BCM series for Business Continuity; CMC series for Crisis Management; CE series for Critical Environments; ICT Continuity), along with standalone courses (RM 1000, LAC 2000/3000) and a comprehensive 25-Competency Organizational Resilience Series. Courses are delivered via elearning, private live online sessions, or in-person training. ICOR also provides resilience frameworks and assessment tools (ORCA, Organizational Resilience Model/Framework) as part of its professional development ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• CORE - Certified Organizational Resilience Executive Executive-level certification program for leaders in organizational resilience, completing the 25-Competency Series.
• CORM - Certified Organizational Resilience Manager Manager-level certification for those responsible for increasing resilience and managing risk throughout the organization, aligned to ISO 22316 and 22336.
• CORP - Certified Organizational Resilience Professional Professional-level certification demonstrating competence in organizational resilience principles and practices.
• BCM 3000 - Implementing ISO 22301 Course teaching how to develop and manage a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned to ISO 22301:2019.
• BCM 4000 - ISO 22301 Assessor Uses a case study and the ISO 22301:2019 Maturity Model Assessment tool to teach self-assessment of an organization's BCMS.
• BCM 5000 - ISO 22301 Lead Auditor Lead Auditor certification course for existing Lead Auditors, BC professionals, IS professionals, and Internal Auditors.
• BCM 5050 - Business Continuity for Auditors Overview of Business Continuity best practices per ISO 22301 with focus on Clause 8 requirements; ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certification exam included.
• BCM 6000 - Continuity of Operations Public Sector Practical course for government and emergency management personnel to develop continuity of operations programs, melding theory and practice.
• CMC 5000 - Crisis Management & Communication Professional Covers elements of crisis management and communications for appropriate incident response.
• CMC 2050 - Crisis Communication Planner Planning course for communicating during a crisis or incident.
• CE 1000 - Essential Knowledge for Critical Environments (CEFA) Practical activities focusing on problem solving for critical environments, applicable immediately on the job.
• CE 3000 - Critical Environments Technician (CET) Focuses on operating and maintaining the critical environment.
• CE 5000 - Critical Environments Manager (CEM) Focuses on managing the critical environment as well as budgeting.
• CE 6000 - Critical Environments Engineer (CEE) For those responsible for operation and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment.
• CE 7000 - Critical Environments Auditor (CEA) Standards-based critical environment auditing and risk management training.
• CE 8000 - Data Center Energy Practitioner (DCEP) Raises standards for energy assessments of data centers to accelerate energy savings.
• ICT 2000 - Critical Environments Technology Professional (CETP) Focuses on protecting data and aligning IT resources with business objectives.
• RM 1000 - Risk Management Principles and Practices Introduces the principles and guidelines of ISO 31000: Risk Management - Principles and guidelines.
• LAC 2000/3000 - Auditing Management Systems Teaches how to conduct an audit of any management system using the guidance of ISO 19011.
• 25-Competency Organizational Resilience Series Comprehensive series of 25 competency courses covering leadership, culture, risk management, business continuity, crisis management, and critical environments.
• ICOR Membership Program Membership program for organizational resilience professionals, with member login and associated benefits.

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ICOR Training PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICOR has established relationships with training partners who offer in-person public training sessions. These partners provide physical classroom delivery of select ICOR courses, extending the organization's reach beyond its own eLearning platform and private course offerings.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• CertNexus: CertNexus provides vendor-neutral technology certifications including CyberSAFE, Cyber Secure Coder, and IoT/AI credentials. While narrower than ICOR's resilience scope, it is an emerging credentialing player focused on emerging-technology and cybersecurity workforce development with similar eLearning and partner delivery.
• RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society): RIMS is the global risk management society offering the RIMS-CRMP certification and professional development for enterprise risk managers. It overlaps with ICOR's risk management training (RM 1000) and Organizational Resilience series by credentialing professionals in the broader enterprise risk discipline.

Direct peers

• PECB: PECB offers ISO-standard training and certification programs including ISO 22301 Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor credentials. It directly competes with ICOR's BCM 3000/4000/5000 and LAC 2000/3000 courses for the same pool of professionals pursuing ISO-aligned BCMS and auditing certifications.
• DRI International (Disaster Recovery Institute): DRI International is a leading nonprofit credentialing body for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals, offering CBCP, CBCLA, and related certifications. It directly competes with ICOR's business continuity and organizational resilience credentialing tracks by certifying practitioners in BCMS disciplines aligned to ISO 22301.
• ISACA: ISACA is a global nonprofit association offering certifications such as CISM, CISA, and CRISC for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals. It is a comparable programmatic credentialing nonprofit with annual memberships, certification renewals, and training aligned to recognized global standards.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is a major nonprofit credentialing organization for cybersecurity professionals (CISSP, CCSP). While its domain is cybersecurity rather than resilience broadly, it is a comparable professional credentialing nonprofit with a similar mission of credentialing practitioners against industry standards and global membership/revenue model.
• BCM Institute: BCM Institute delivers business continuity, crisis management, and IT disaster recovery training and certifications (CBCI, CFCI, etc.) globally. It competes head-on with ICOR's BCM and Crisis Management certification programs, serving a similar practitioner audience seeking ISO-aligned credentials.

Broad incumbents

• BSI Group: BSI is the national standards body of the UK and a global provider of training, certification, and assessment services across ISO standards including ISO 22301. BSI's training portfolio overlaps ICOR's BCMS and quality auditing offerings and benefits from the BSI brand's deep association with the ISO standards themselves.
• The Open Group: The Open Group is a global standards and certification consortium offering credentials such as TOGAF and ArchiMate and runs certification programs for professionals across multiple disciplines. It is a broader incumbent that establishes industry frameworks against which credentialed practitioners are measured, similar in spirit to ICOR's published frameworks and credentialing mission.
• ASIS International: ASIS International offers the CPP, PSP, and PCI certifications for security management professionals, with content touching organizational resilience and business continuity. It is a broader incumbent in professional security credentialing with overlapping practitioner audiences and established global chapters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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