The Business Development Association (BDA®) is the global authority in business development, setting international standards through BD Professional certifications, institutional accreditations, professional memberships, and strategic partnerships. We empower professionals and organizations worldwide with the BDA Body of Competency & Knowledge (BDA BoCK®)
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Globally recognized business development certifications
Enhance your professional credibility with BDA's globally recognized certifications. From BDA-CP to BDA-SCP, validate your expertise and open new career opportunities in business development.
Join a global network of business development professionals with BDA membership. Access exclusive resources, including access to the KnowledgeHub, and connect with peers worldwide to advance your career.
Are you looking to advance your career in business development and earn a globally recognized certification? Follow these steps to obtain your BDA professional certification.
We provide integrated solutions to empower sales teams to achieve sustainable growth and increase revenue. Using advanced tools, we help companies optimize their sales processes.
At the Business Development Association (BDA®), we establish global professional standards for business development through specialized professional certifications, advanced research, and professional qualification systems. We provide a certified framework for knowledge and practical application in the field of business development.
BDA-SCP™ is the global certification for business development leaders. It reflects strategic capabilities in growth leadership, innovation, and high-impact partnerships
Advance your career with the globally recognized business development certification, the BDA Business Development Certified Professional (BDA-CP) credential.
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Start your certification journey through self-study or by enrolling in a certified preparatory course
Take the certified online exam and showcase your expertise in business development.
Earn your BDA-accredited professional certification, and add it to your CV and online profiles to enhance your career prospects.
The Business Development Association (BDA®) is the global authority on business development standards, offering accredited professional certifications, memberships for individuals and organizations, international partnerships, and consulting services. The association relies on Business Development Competency & Knowledge Framework – BDA BoCK® As the primary reference for global standards.
Yes, BDA® Certifications ( BDA-CP™ and BDA-SCP™ ) Internationally accredited and framework-linked BDA BoCK®, and is recognized by companies, universities, and professionals in more than 36 countries. Find out more via BDA Business Development Certification Page.
The association offers two basic certifications:
The BDA Business Development Certified Professional (BDA-CP) For professionals at the beginning of their career.
The BDA Business Development Senior Certified Professional (BDA-SCP) For leaders and people with extensive experience.
They both depend on BDA BoCK™ Framework As a global standard. For more, click here. Certification Pathway page.
The association provides an official registry called the BDA Certified Professionals Registry, which enables verification of all certifications issued by the association. For more details about verification and examination policies, visit Exam Details page.
Individuals can join through two memberships: Professional Membership for individuals and Institutional Membership for companies. Memberships offer benefits such as discounts on certifications, access to exclusive resources, and opportunities to connect with a global network of experts. Discover more Memberships Page.
Organizations can enter into partnerships with the association via:
These partnerships provide international accreditation, global recognition, and direct connectivity with BDA BoCK® StandardsTo apply, please visit Partnerships page.
The BDA BoCK™ is BDA’s official global framework that defines the core competencies, tools, and best practices in business development.
It serves as the foundation for BDA’s certifications, partnerships, and training programs, offering a standardized approach to strategic growth, sales, innovation, and leadership in BD.
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The BDA Business Development Certified Professional (BDA-CP) certification recognizes professionals demonstrating proficiency in Business Development as a structured discipline focused on growth, partnerships, and strategic opportunity design.
The BDA-SCP™ certification recognizes senior-level professionals who lead Business Development strategy, growth initiatives, and organizational value creation at an advanced level.
