Partnerships
Partner with BDA
The Business Development Association (BDA) collaborates with leading global institutions to elevate business development standards.
Why Partner With BDA?
Global Recognition and Credibility
Showcase BDA’s trusted endorsement and stand out to business development professionals worldwide.
Exclusive Resources and Benefits
Leverage BDA’s full suite of intellectual property, offer professional development Credits (PDCs) hours, and enjoy exclusive discounts to enhance your training portfolio.
Community and Connections
Build your reputation as a BDA trusted partner in the global business development community while engaging with local chapters and international networks.
Available Partnership Types
Endorsed Certification Partner - ECP™
The Endorsed Certification Partnership (ECP™) represents the highest level of corporate collaboration with the Business Development Association (BDA). It is granted only to select entities in each country, based on rigorous selection criteria and a comprehensive strategic assessment.
Professional Development Provider - PDP™
The Professional Development Program Accreditation Partnership (PDP™) represents a flexible institutional model that allows organizations to offer training or educational programs that are assessed and reviewed by the BDA, to verify their compliance with the Competency and Knowledge Framework (BDA BoCK™).
Academic Knowledge Partner - AKP™
The Academic Knowledge Partnership (AKP™) represents a collaborative framework with academic institutions seeking to align their curricula and courses with the BDA-approved business development standards and knowledge.
Strategic Alliance Partner - SAP™
The Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP™) represents an advanced level of institutional cooperation with sovereign entities, ministries, chambers of commerce, or professional bodies that play an active role in building a supportive environment for business development within their countries.
