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class=\"section-title\">Everything You Need to <em>Succeed<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-sub\">BDA\u00ae provides a comprehensive set of resources to help you prepare for and pass your certification exam.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"resources-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"res-card\">\r\n <div class=\"res-icon\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 014 4v14a3 3 0 00-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 00-4 4v14a3 3 0 013-3h7z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"res-title\">BDA BoCK\u2122 2026<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"res-desc\">The official Body of Competency & Knowledge \u2014 the foundation of all BDA\u00ae exams covering 14 competency domains.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-bock\/\" class=\"res-link\">Explore BDA BoCK\u2122 \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"res-card\">\r\n <div class=\"res-icon\"><svg width=\"24\" 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