The Business Development Association (BDA) supports employers and organizations worldwide with a comprehensive set of resources designed to strengthen workforce capabilities and align with global business development standards.
Why Employers Choose BDA
Employers rely on BDA as the global authority for business development standards. Partnering with us ensures your teams and programs are recognized internationally, benchmarked against the BDA BoCK® , and aligned with the competencies required for modern business growth.
Who are these resources designed for?
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Large and medium-sized enterprises: standardizing business development and improving the performance of sales and partnership teams.
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Universities and training institutes: Aligning academic and applied programs with BDA BoCK®.
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Government agencies and the non-profit sector: Adopting economic development and capacity building initiatives.
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Training and Consulting Providers: Get BDA Accreditation as a Trusted Provider.
What do we offer to employers? (Enterprise Solutions Package)
AIDP™ – Accredited Internal Development Program
Professional accreditation for organizations delivering internal programs aligned with the BDA BoCK™ to foster institutional learning culture.
AAI™ – Accredited Academic Institute
Accreditation for academic institutions aligning their curricula with the BDA BoCK™ to support future business development professionals.
COE™ – Certified Organizational Enabler
A strategic accreditation for institutions building an internal environment that supports business development practices based on BDA global standards.
RPDE™ – Recognized Public Development Entity
Official recognition for public sector entities that implement initiatives or policies aligned with BDA’s business development framework.
CSIS™ – Certified Social Impact Supporter
Certification for non-profit and community organizations that integrate business development thinking into sustainable social initiatives.
Certification Pathways for Teams
Globally Accredited Professional Certifications in Business Development for Teams
Advance your career by earning the globally recognized Business Development Certification, BDA-Certified Professional (BDA-CP™).
The BDA-SCP is a global certification for business development leaders. This certification demonstrates your strategic capabilities in driving growth, innovation, and high-impact partnerships.
Curriculum alignment with BDA BoCK®
Align curricula and competency maps with the BDA BoCK® to ensure internal training is aligned with global standards.
The BDA BoCK™ is the global framework Business Development Associationthat 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.
Professional Development Providers (PDPs)
Look for the BDA Professional Development Provider logo on any training organization; this means they are an officially recognized provider of BDA BoCK® compliant PDCs.
