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class=\"bdahp\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- HERO -->\r\n  <section class=\"bdahp-hero\">\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-hero-bg\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-hero-ov\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-hero-grid\"><\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-hero-inner\">\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-eyebrow\">BDA Global &mdash; Partnership Application<\/div>\r\n      <h1>How to Become<br>a <span class=\"ac\">BDA Partner<\/span><\/h1>\r\n      <p class=\"bdahp-hero-lead\">Joining BDA&rsquo;s partnership programme is a unique opportunity to deliver globally recognised programmes, validate your institutional credibility, and expand your reach within the global BD professional ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-hero-btns\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/partnerships\/\" class=\"bdahp-btn blue\">Apply for Partnership &rarr;<\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/why-partner-with-bda\/\" class=\"bdahp-btn ghost\">Why Partner with BDA?<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-stats\">\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-stat\"><strong><span>90<\/span>+<\/strong><em>Countries<\/em><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-stat\"><strong>4<\/strong><em>Partnership Models<\/em><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-stat\"><strong>3<\/strong><em>Application Steps<\/em><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-stat\"><strong>Non-Profit<\/strong><em>Governed Body<\/em><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- PARTNERSHIP TYPES -->\r\n  <section class=\"bdahp-sec grey\">\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-in\">\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-rv\" style=\"text-align:center;max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 0\">\r\n        <span class=\"bdahp-lbl\">Available Partnership Types<\/span>\r\n        <h2 class=\"bdahp-h2\">Four BDA Partnership Models<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"bdahp-lead\" style=\"margin:0 auto\">BDA offers four structured partnership models &mdash; each designed for a specific institutional role in the global BD ecosystem. Select the model that aligns with your institution&rsquo;s mandate and objectives.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-types\">\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-type ecp bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ECP-Store.png\" alt=\"ECP&trade;\" class=\"bdahp-type-logo\">\r\n          <h3>Endorsed Certification Partner &mdash; ECP&trade;<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Selected training organisations granted exclusive rights to deliver official BDA certification preparation programmes within a defined geographic region or target market. The highest governance alignment model in the BDA partnership framework.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/ecp-3\/\">Learn More <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-type pdp bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PDP-Store.png\" alt=\"PDP&trade;\" class=\"bdahp-type-logo\">\r\n          <h3>Professional Development Provider &mdash; PDP&trade;<\/h3>\r\n          <p>Independent training institutions whose programmes are aligned with BDA BoCK&trade; and recognised for Professional Development Credits (PDCs) and BDA recertification eligibility. No geographic exclusivity.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/pdp\/\">Learn More <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-type akp bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKP-Store.png\" alt=\"AKP&trade;\" class=\"bdahp-type-logo\">\r\n          <h3>Academic Knowledge Partner &mdash; AKP&trade;<\/h3>\r\n          <p>An honorary partnership for academic institutions that contribute to the intellectual development of BD knowledge &mdash; through curriculum alignment, research, and academic collaboration. No commercial rights.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/academic-knowledge-partner\/\">Learn More <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-type sap bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SAP-Store.png\" alt=\"SAP&trade;\" class=\"bdahp-type-logo\">\r\n          <h3>Strategic Alliance Partner &mdash; SAP&trade;<\/h3>\r\n          <p>The highest form of institutional partnership &mdash; granted by invitation to influential public entities such as ministries, chambers of commerce, and national bodies supporting long-term strategic alliances.<\/p>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/strategic-alliance-partner\/\">Learn More <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/section>\r\n\r\n  <!-- STEPS -->\r\n  <section class=\"bdahp-sec\">\r\n    <div class=\"bdahp-in\">\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-rv\" style=\"max-width:640px;margin-bottom:46px\">\r\n        <span class=\"bdahp-lbl\">Application Process<\/span>\r\n        <h2 class=\"bdahp-h2\">Three Steps to Become a BDA Partner<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"bdahp-lead\">The BDA partnership application process is structured, transparent, and governed &mdash; ensuring that all partners meet the quality and alignment standards required by the global BD professional framework.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bdahp-steps\">\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-steps-line\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-step bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <div class=\"bdahp-step-num\">1<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bdahp-step-content\">\r\n            <h3>Application &amp; Review<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Complete the BDA partnership application form via the BDA Store. Your application will be reviewed by the BDA partnership team to ensure it meets the eligibility criteria and alignment standards for the selected partnership model. Applications are assessed on institutional capacity, programme quality, and alignment with BDA BoCK&trade;.<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bdahp-step bdahp-rv\">\r\n          <div class=\"bdahp-step-num\">2<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"bdahp-step-content\">\r\n            <h3>Agreement &amp; Training<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Upon approval, sign the formal BDA partnership agreement and receive specialised onboarding training on BDA standards, BDA BoCK&trade;, and programme delivery methodologies. 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