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The wrong choice can mean under-representing your capabilities or attempting a credential before you are ready.<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"intro-body\">The BDA\u00ae certification framework is built on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-bock\/\">BDA BoCK\u2122 2026<\/a> \u2014 a structured body of knowledge covering 14 competency domains. Both <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a> are assessed against the same framework, but at different levels of depth and strategic application.<\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"intro-body\">The key differentiator is <strong>experience<\/strong>: BDA-CP\u00ae is designed for professionals with 1\u20134 years in BD, while BDA-SCP\u00ae is for senior leaders with 5 or more years. Neither requires a specific academic background \u2014 both are experience-based credentials.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"intro-links-row\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/eligibility-criteria\/\" class=\"intro-link-pill\">\u2192 Eligibility Requirements<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certification-paths\/\" class=\"intro-link-pill\">\u2192 Certification Pathways<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified\/\" class=\"intro-link-pill\">\u2192 How to Get Certified<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/\" class=\"intro-link-pill\">\u2192 Exam Preparation<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"intro-right\">\r\n      <div class=\"intro-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"intro-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M22 10v6M2 10l10-5 10 5-10 5z\"\/><path d=\"M6 12v5c3 3 9 3 12 0v-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-title\">Experience Determines Your Level<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-desc\">The BDA\u00ae framework uses professional experience \u2014 not academic qualifications \u2014 as the primary eligibility criterion. 1\u20134 years points to BDA-CP\u00ae; 5+ years points to BDA-SCP\u00ae.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"intro-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"intro-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-title\">Both Cover the Same 14 Domains<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-desc\">BDA-CP\u00ae and BDA-SCP\u00ae are both assessed against all 14 BDA BoCK\u2122 competency domains \u2014 the difference is the depth: foundational vs. strategic and leadership level.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"intro-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"intro-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-title\">A Progressive Career Pathway<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-desc\">BDA-CP\u00ae is the natural first step, with BDA-SCP\u00ae as the advanced credential for senior leaders. Many professionals earn BDA-CP\u00ae first, then progress to BDA-SCP\u00ae as their career advances.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"intro-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"intro-card-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"2\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"22\" y2=\"12\"\/><path d=\"M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 010 20M12 2a15.3 15.3 0 000 20\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-title\">Globally Recognised in 36+ Countries<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"intro-card-desc\">Both certifications are governed by an independent global board, aligned with ISO 17024 principles, and recognised by employers across 36+ countries.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- RECOMMENDATION MATRIX -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\" id=\"matrix\">\r\n  <div class=\"matrix-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\">\r\n      <div class=\"section-label\">Quick Decision Guide<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"matrix-title\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Which Certification Is Right for Me?<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"matrix-sub\">Use this guide to quickly identify the right BDA\u00ae certification based on your situation.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"matrix-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card cp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge cp\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">New to Business Development or in your first BD role<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card cp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge cp\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">A BD practitioner with 1\u20134 years of experience looking to validate your skills<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card cp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge cp\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">Transitioning into Business Development from sales, marketing, or consulting<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card cp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge cp\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">Building a foundation before pursuing the advanced BDA-SCP\u00ae credential<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card scp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge scp\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">A senior BD professional with 5+ years managing teams or BD functions<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card scp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge scp\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">Moving into a leadership, director, or C-suite BD role<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card scp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge scp\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">An experienced BD leader seeking global recognition at the strategic level<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"matrix-card scp\">\r\n        <div class=\"matrix-badge scp\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-if\">If you are...<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"matrix-scenario\">Already holding BDA-CP\u00ae and ready to advance to the highest BD credential<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:28px\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/eligibility-criteria\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\">View Full Eligibility Requirements &rarr;<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- CERT CARDS -->\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"compare\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-label\">BDA-CP\u00ae vs BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Compare the Two <em>Certifications<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-sub\">Both certifications are built on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-bock\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA BoCK\u2122 2026<\/a>. Choose the level that matches your experience and career ambition.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"cert-compare\">\r\n\r\n    <!-- BDA-CP -->\r\n    <div class=\"cert-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"cert-card-header\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cert-card-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-CP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-CP\u00ae Logo\">\r\n        <div class=\"cert-card-name\">BDA Certified Professional (BDA-CP\u00ae)<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-card-abbr\">Business Development Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cert-card-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"cert-level\">Foundational Level<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"cert-desc\">The world's only globally governed foundational certification for BD professionals. Designed for those with 1\u20134 years of experience who want to validate their competency and advance their career.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-specs\">\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Experience<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">1\u20134 Years<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Questions<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">120 MCQs<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Duration<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">4 Hours<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Passing Score<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">70%<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <ul class=\"cert-features\">\r\n          <li>Validates core BD competencies across all 14 domains<\/li>\r\n          <li>Available in English and Arabic<\/li>\r\n          <li>Recognised by employers in 36+ countries<\/li>\r\n          <li>Pathway to the advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\r\n          <li>Includes verifiable digital badge<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-cta\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">Explore BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\">Enrol Now<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- BDA-SCP -->\r\n    <div class=\"cert-card featured\">\r\n      <div class=\"cert-card-badge\">Advanced<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cert-card-header\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cert-card-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-SCP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-SCP\u00ae Logo\">\r\n        <div class=\"cert-card-name\">BDA Senior Certified Professional (BDA-SCP\u00ae)<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-card-abbr\">Business Development Senior Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"cert-card-body\">\r\n        <div class=\"cert-level\">Advanced Level<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"cert-desc\">The highest globally governed certification for senior BD leaders. Designed for experienced professionals with 5+ years who lead BD functions and drive organisational growth at the strategic level.<\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-specs\">\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Experience<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">5+ Years<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Questions<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">120 MCQs<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Duration<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">4 Hours<\/div><\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cert-spec\"><div class=\"cert-spec-label\">Passing Score<\/div><div class=\"cert-spec-val\">70%<\/div><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <ul class=\"cert-features\">\r\n          <li>Validates advanced strategic and leadership BD competencies<\/li>\r\n          <li>Available in English and Arabic<\/li>\r\n          <li>Preferred: <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a> or equivalent credential<\/li>\r\n          <li>Recognised by C-suite and boards globally<\/li>\r\n          <li>Includes verifiable digital badge<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <div class=\"cert-cta\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">Explore BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\">Enrol Now<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- QUIZ -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\" id=\"quiz\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Find Your Fit<\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Take the <em>Quick Quiz<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-sub\">Answer 3 simple questions and we'll recommend the right BDA\u00ae certification for your career stage.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"quiz-wrap\">\r\n    <div class=\"quiz-header\">\r\n      <h3>Which Certification is Right for Me?<\/h3>\r\n      <p>3 questions &bull; Takes less than 1 minute<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"quiz-progress\"><div class=\"quiz-progress-bar\" id=\"quizBar\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"quiz-body\">\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 1 -->\r\n      <div class=\"quiz-step active\" id=\"step1\">\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-q\"><span>Question 1 of 3<\/span>How many years of experience do you have in Business Development or a closely related field?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-options\">\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"1\" data-val=\"new\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83c\udfaf<\/div>Less than 1 year (new to BD)<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"1\" data-val=\"junior\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>1\u20134 years<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"1\" data-val=\"senior\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83c\udfc6<\/div>5 or more years<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-nav\">\r\n          <span class=\"quiz-step-num\">Step 1 of 3<\/span>\r\n          <button class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" onclick=\"nextStep(1)\" id=\"next1\" style=\"opacity:.4;pointer-events:none\">Next &rarr;<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 2 -->\r\n      <div class=\"quiz-step\" id=\"step2\">\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-q\"><span>Question 2 of 3<\/span>Do you currently hold the BDA-CP\u00ae certification or an equivalent recognised BD credential?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-options\">\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"2\" data-val=\"yes\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\u2705<\/div>Yes, I hold BDA-CP\u00ae or equivalent<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"2\" data-val=\"no\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83d\udccb<\/div>No, I don't hold a BD certification yet<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"2\" data-val=\"other\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/div>I have a different professional certification<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-nav\">\r\n          <button class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\" onclick=\"prevStep(2)\">&larr; Back<\/button>\r\n          <span class=\"quiz-step-num\">Step 2 of 3<\/span>\r\n          <button class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" onclick=\"nextStep(2)\" id=\"next2\" style=\"opacity:.4;pointer-events:none\">Next &rarr;<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Step 3 -->\r\n      <div class=\"quiz-step\" id=\"step3\">\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-q\"><span>Question 3 of 3<\/span>What is your primary career goal right now?<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-options\">\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"3\" data-val=\"validate\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83c\udfc5<\/div>Validate my BD knowledge and get recognised<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"3\" data-val=\"advance\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83d\ude80<\/div>Advance to a senior or leadership BD role<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"quiz-opt\" data-step=\"3\" data-val=\"transition\"><div class=\"quiz-opt-icon\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>Transition into Business Development<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-nav\">\r\n          <button class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\" onclick=\"prevStep(3)\">&larr; Back<\/button>\r\n          <span class=\"quiz-step-num\">Step 3 of 3<\/span>\r\n          <button class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" onclick=\"showResult()\" id=\"next3\" style=\"opacity:.4;pointer-events:none\">See My Result &rarr;<\/button>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <!-- Result -->\r\n      <div class=\"quiz-result\" id=\"quizResult\">\r\n        <p style=\"font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em;color:var(--sky);margin-bottom:12px\">Our Recommendation<\/p>\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" id=\"resultLogo\" class=\"quiz-result-logo\" src=\"\" alt=\"\">\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-result-title\" id=\"resultTitle\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-result-abbr\" id=\"resultAbbr\"><\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"quiz-result-desc\" id=\"resultDesc\"><\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"quiz-result-btns\" id=\"resultBtns\"><\/div>\r\n        <button class=\"quiz-restart\" onclick=\"restartQuiz()\">Retake the quiz<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">BDA-CP\u00ae <em>vs<\/em> BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-sub\">A detailed comparison to help you make the right choice. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-details\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">full exam details<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/eligibility-criteria\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">eligibility criteria<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"compare-table-wrap\">\r\n    <table class=\"compare-table\">\r\n      <thead>\r\n        <tr>\r\n          <th style=\"width:40%\">Criteria<\/th>\r\n          <th style=\"width:30%\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/th>\r\n          <th style=\"width:30%\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/th>\r\n        <\/tr>\r\n      <\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr class=\"cat-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Eligibility<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Experience Required<\/td><td>1\u20134 Years<\/td><td>5+ Years<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Prerequisite Certification<\/td><td class=\"dash\">None<\/td><td>BDA-CP\u00ae Preferred (not required)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Target Audience<\/td><td>BD Practitioners<\/td><td>Senior BD Leaders<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr class=\"cat-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Exam Details<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>120 MCQs<\/td><td>120 MCQs<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>4 Hours<\/td><td>4 Hours<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Passing Score<\/td><td>70%<\/td><td>70%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Exam Language<\/td><td>English &amp; Arabic<\/td><td>English &amp; Arabic<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Exam Format<\/td><td>Online Proctored<\/td><td>Online Proctored<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr class=\"cat-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Certification<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Validity Period<\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Digital Badge<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Official Certificate<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Global Recognition<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr class=\"cat-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Knowledge Framework<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Based on BDA BoCK\u2122 2026<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><td class=\"check\">\u2713<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Competency Domains Covered<\/td><td>14 Domains<\/td><td>14 Domains<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td>Focus Level<\/td><td>Foundational &amp; 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