Empower your teams with globally benchmarked training solutions. BDA delivers customized, competency-based programs aligned with the BDA BoCK® to equip business development teams with the tools, mindset, and strategies needed to drive sustainable growth.
Why Train Your Team with BDA?
In a rapidly changing global economy and an increasingly competitive landscape across all sectors, having skilled individuals alone is no longer sufficient to ensure sustainable organizational success. Today, ambitious organizations require more than just individual competence — they need cohesive, qualified, and certified teams that operate in harmony under unified standards, transforming vision into measurable results. Teams that share a common understanding of business development strategies, innovation, and market analysis are better equipped to create real value and drive sustainable growth in challenging environments.
At the Business Development Association (BDA), we believe that investing in people is the first step toward building resilient organizations capable of smart expansion.
Whether you’re aiming to certify five team members with a professional international credential or planning a nationwide training initiative involving hundreds of participants, BDA provides you with the tools, expertise, and support to achieve measurable outcomes. We don’t just offer training — we forge strategic partnerships with our clients to help them transform learning into performance and build teams ready to adapt, lead, and shape the future.
What BDA Offers to Organizations
We don’t just offer training — we offer a structured, internationally recognized development journey for your team.
Empower your staff to earn globally respected certifications:
BDA Certified Professional (BDA-CP™)
BDA Senior Certified Professional (BDA-SCP™)
Certifications are delivered via exclusive partners with approved instructional material and official BDA exam vouchers.
Custom Business Development Training
Want a program built around your strategy, market, or team roles?
We work with our partners to design:
Internal learning tracks aligned with the BDA BoCK®
Role-based content for sales, partnerships, strategy, or client success teams
Practical case studies and simulations tailored to your sector
Recertification Hours & Employee Retention
Already have certified staff?
BDA partners also offer recertification packages to help professionals maintain their credential while continuing to grow.
✓ Cost-effective group options
✓ Flexible formats (on-site, online, blended)
✓ Alignment with your existing L&D goals
Enterprise Learning Strategy
We collaborate with institutions to:
Integrate BDA content into internal academies
Build full-scale training rollouts
Create recognition pathways for internal trainers
Delivered Through BDA-Certified Partners
BDA develops your team through a global network of trusted service:
Endorsed Certification Provider - ECP™
Accredited partners authorized to deliver BDA preparation courses in specific geographic regions or target markets, with rights to conduct official training programs
Professional Development Partners (PDPs)
Licensed training institutions that deliver BDA-accredited business development programs using learning materials aligned with the BDA BoCK® framework to deliver PDCs for BD professionals.
Let’s Build Your Training Program
We understand that every organization is different. That's why we start with your goals, structure, and context and offer solutions tailored to suit you. Whether you want to:
Upskill your BD department
Certify leadership teams
Deliver public sector training
Offer BDA-aligned content internally
We're here to support you through partners who understand your region and market.
Available Partnership Types
تقدم BDA مجموعة متنوعة من الشراكات، بما في ذلك مزودي الشهادات الحصرية (ECP)، وشركاء التطوير المهني (PDP). كل نوع شراكة يخدم أهدافًا مختلفة حسب نوع الجهة وحجمها وتأثيرها.
Who can apply to become an official BDA partner?
Eligible entities include training centers, universities, consulting firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that currently offer or aspire to offer advanced professional development programs.
Is support and guidance provided after the partnership is approved?
Yes, partners receive continuous support from the BDA team, including access to training materials, quality guidelines, marketing tools, and participation in the association’s international initiatives and events.
What are the benefits of being listed in the BDA Partner Directory?
Accredited partners gain official visibility in the global BDA directory, receive an institutional accreditation badge, and enjoy promotional opportunities and access to a broad professional network.
