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1.523-9.11\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">Global Academic Recognition<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Earn international accreditation from BDA, demonstrating institutional commitment to quality and excellence in business development education.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">BDA Global Directory Listing<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Your institution is publicly listed in the BDA accredited academic directory with a dedicated profile highlighting your strengths.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">Official Accreditation Certificate<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Receive the official AAI\u2122 certificate and badge for use in formal documentation, promotional materials, and student communications.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">Research & Partnership Opportunities<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Open the door to joint research projects and academic partnerships within BDA's global network of professionals and institutions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Eligibility<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who Can Apply for AAI\u2122?<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Universities<\/h4><p>Undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in business development, management, or related fields.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 21V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Colleges & Academic Centres<\/h4><p>Institutions offering courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business strategy.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Business Schools<\/h4><p>MBA programmes and executive education providers with BD-focused curricula.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Research Institutes<\/h4><p>Academic research centres studying business development, market growth, or organisational strategy.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-sky\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Assessment Framework \u2014 BDAAT\u2122<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Minimum required score: <strong>75\/100<\/strong> to qualify for accreditation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eval-table-wrap reveal\">\r\n <table class=\"eval-table\">\r\n <thead><tr><th>Evaluation Criterion<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Alignment with BDA BoCK\u2122<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:30%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Integration of BDA BoCK\u2122 competencies in academic curriculum and learning outcomes<\/td>\r\n <td>30%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Academic Programme Quality<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:25%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Curriculum structure, faculty qualifications, and programme rigor<\/td>\r\n <td>25%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Research & Innovation<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:20%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Research output, innovation initiatives, and industry collaboration<\/td>\r\n <td>20%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:15%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Graduate employability, certification rates, and career progression<\/td>\r\n <td>15%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Governance & Continuous Improvement<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:10%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Institutional governance, quality assurance, and improvement systems<\/td>\r\n <td>10%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr><\/tbody>\r\n <tfoot><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Total Score<\/strong><\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">How It Works<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Accreditation Process<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-steps reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Application Submission<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Complete the official AAI\u2122 application form via the BDA portal<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Documentation Review<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Submit curriculum overview, faculty profiles, programme outcomes, and institutional governance documents<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">BDAAT\u2122 Assessment<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Structured digital evaluation against all five assessment criteria<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Committee Review<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Final review by BDA Academic Evaluation Committee with detailed feedback<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Accreditation Decision<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Certificate issuance, public directory listing, and AAI\u2122 seal delivery<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-sky\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"split reveal\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Investment<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Accreditation Fees<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The fee covers all assessment phases, official certification issuance, ongoing support, and the official AAI\u2122 badge for use in materials and communications.<\/p>\r\n <br>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/aai\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">Apply & Purchase<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-outline\">Contact BDA<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"fees-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-card featured\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-amount\">Free<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-period\">one-time payment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-type\">Initial Accreditation<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-note\">Includes full assessment, certificate & badge<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-card\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-amount\">Free<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-period\">per year<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-type\">Annual Renewal<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-note\">Maintains active status & directory listing<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Common Questions<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"max-width:760px;margin:0 auto\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-list reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">Can a single course be accredited rather than a full programme?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes, as long as the course has clear learning objectives, structured content, and measurable outcomes aligned with BDA BoCK\u2122 competencies.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">Does AAI\u2122 accreditation allow the institution to issue BDA certifications?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No. AAI\u2122 recognises academic alignment with BDA BoCK\u2122. Issuing BDA certifications requires a separate AKP\u2122 or ECP\u2122 partnership agreement.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">How long does the accreditation process take?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Typically 5\u20137 Days from complete application submission to final accreditation decision.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">Can the AAI\u2122 badge be used in student recruitment materials?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. The AAI\u2122 seal may be used in official institutional communications, prospectuses, and marketing materials.<\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-sky\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Explore More<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Other Organisational Accreditations<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"other-grid reveal\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/accredited-internal-development-program-aidp\/\" class=\"other-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AIDP-Product.jpg\" alt=\"AIDP\u2122 Logo\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <h4>AIDP\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>For corporate L&D departments<\/p>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certified-organizational-enabler-coe\/\" class=\"other-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/COE-Product.jpg\" alt=\"COE\u2122 Logo\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <h4>COE\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>For companies & enterprises<\/p>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/recognized-public-development-entity-rpde\/\" class=\"other-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/RDPE-Product.jpg\" alt=\"RPDE\u2122 Logo\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <h4>RPDE\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>For government entities<\/p>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certified-social-impact-supporter-csis\/\" class=\"other-card\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/CSIS-Product.jpg\" alt=\"CSIS\u2122 Logo\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <h4>CSIS\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>For non-profit organisations<\/p>\r\n <\/a><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"cta-band\">\r\n <div 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height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">Official Accreditation Certificate<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Receive the official AAI\u2122 certificate and badge for use in formal documentation, promotional materials, and student communications.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"benefit-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"benefit-title\">Research & Partnership Opportunities<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"benefit-desc\">Open the door to joint research projects and academic partnerships within BDA's global network of professionals and institutions.<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Eligibility<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who Can Apply for AAI\u2122?<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M3 9l9-7 9 7v11a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z\"\/><polyline points=\"9 22 9 12 15 12 15 22\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Universities<\/h4><p>Undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in business development, management, or related fields.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 21V5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Colleges & Academic Centres<\/h4><p>Institutions offering courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business strategy.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 2L2 7l10 5 10-5-10-5z\"\/><path d=\"M2 17l10 5 10-5\"\/><path d=\"M2 12l10 5 10-5\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Business Schools<\/h4><p>MBA programmes and executive education providers with BD-focused curricula.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"16\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-text\"><h4>Research Institutes<\/h4><p>Academic research centres studying business development, market growth, or organisational strategy.<\/p><\/div>\r\n <\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-sky\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Assessment Framework \u2014 BDAAT\u2122<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Minimum required score: <strong>75\/100<\/strong> to qualify for accreditation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eval-table-wrap reveal\">\r\n <table class=\"eval-table\">\r\n <thead><tr><th>Evaluation Criterion<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Alignment with BDA BoCK\u2122<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:30%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Integration of BDA BoCK\u2122 competencies in academic curriculum and learning outcomes<\/td>\r\n <td>30%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Academic Programme Quality<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:25%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Curriculum structure, faculty qualifications, and programme rigor<\/td>\r\n <td>25%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Research & Innovation<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:20%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Research output, innovation initiatives, and industry collaboration<\/td>\r\n <td>20%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Student Outcomes<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:15%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Graduate employability, certification rates, and career progression<\/td>\r\n <td>15%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td><strong>Governance & Continuous Improvement<\/strong><div class=\"eval-bar\"><div class=\"eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:10%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n <td>Institutional governance, quality assurance, and improvement systems<\/td>\r\n <td>10%<\/td>\r\n <\/tr><\/tbody>\r\n <tfoot><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Total Score<\/strong><\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr><\/tfoot>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"text-center reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">How It Works<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Accreditation Process<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-steps reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">1<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Application Submission<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Complete the official AAI\u2122 application form via the BDA portal<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Documentation Review<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Submit curriculum overview, faculty profiles, programme outcomes, and institutional governance documents<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">3<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">BDAAT\u2122 Assessment<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Structured digital evaluation against all five assessment criteria<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">4<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Committee Review<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Final review by BDA Academic Evaluation Committee with detailed feedback<\/p><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step\"><div class=\"step-num\">5<\/div><div class=\"step-title\">Accreditation Decision<\/div><p class=\"step-desc\">Certificate issuance, public directory listing, and AAI\u2122 seal delivery<\/p><\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n<section class=\"section section-sky\">\r\n <div class=\"container\">\r\n <div class=\"split reveal\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Investment<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">AAI\u2122 Accreditation Fees<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">The fee covers all assessment phases, official certification issuance, ongoing support, and the official AAI\u2122 badge for use in materials and communications.<\/p>\r\n <br>\r\n <div class=\"hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/aai\/\" class=\"btn-primary\">Apply & Purchase<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn-outline\">Contact BDA<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"fees-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-card featured\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-amount\">Free<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-period\">one-time payment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-type\">Initial Accreditation<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-note\">Includes full assessment, certificate & badge<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"fee-card\">\r\n <div class=\"fee-amount\">Free<\/div>\r\n 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BoCK\u2122 competencies.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">Does AAI\u2122 accreditation allow the institution to issue BDA certifications?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No. AAI\u2122 recognises academic alignment with BDA BoCK\u2122. Issuing BDA certifications requires a separate AKP\u2122 or ECP\u2122 partnership agreement.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">How long does the accreditation process take?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Typically 5\u20137 Days from complete application submission to final accreditation decision.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-q\">Can the AAI\u2122 badge be used in student recruitment materials?<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><polyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. 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