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color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta p {\r\n  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta-btns {\r\n  display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; flex-shrink: 0;\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta-btn-white {\r\n  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff; color: var(--bda-navy);\r\n  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;\r\n  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 8px;\r\n  text-decoration: none; transition: all .25s;\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta-btn-white:hover {\r\n  background: var(--bda-sky-light);\r\n  transform: translateY(-2px);\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta-btn-ghost {\r\n  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;\r\n  background: transparent; color: #fff;\r\n  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;\r\n  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 8px;\r\n  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);\r\n  text-decoration: none; transition: all .25s;\r\n}\r\n.bda-aai-cta-btn-ghost:hover {\r\n  border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500 RESPONSIVE \u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n  .bda-aai-hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }\r\n  .bda-aai-hero-logo-card { display: none; }\r\n  .bda-aai-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }\r\n  .bda-aai-fees-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n  .bda-aai-steps::before { display: none; }\r\n  .bda-aai-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }\r\n  .bda-aai-cta-btns { justify-content: center; }\r\n  .bda-aai-section { padding: 52px 18px; }\r\n  .bda-aai-hero { padding: 56px 18px 48px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"bda-aai\">\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-deco\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-eyebrow\"><span><\/span>Organisational Accreditation<\/div>\r\n      <h1 class=\"bda-aai-hero-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"bda-aai-h1-accent\">Accredited Academic<\/span><br>\r\n        <span class=\"bda-aai-h1-sky\">Institution \u2014 AAI<\/span>\r\n      <\/h1>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-sub\">BDA-Recognised Academic Accreditation<\/div>\r\n      <p>The AAI designation, granted by the Business Development Association (BDA), recognises universities and academic institutions committed to delivering high-quality education aligned with the BDA BoCK 2026 Framework \u2014 enhancing academic credibility, attracting students and international partners, and granting access to advanced educational resources.<\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-btns\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/aai\/\" class=\"bda-aai-btn-primary\">\r\n          <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          Apply for AAI\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AAI-Guidebook.pdf\" class=\"bda-aai-btn-outline\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n          <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><path d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\/><polyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          Download Guidebook\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-stats\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-num\">Free<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-label\">Initial Fee<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-num\">Free<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-label\">Annual Renewal<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-stat\">\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-num\">75\/100<\/span>\r\n          <span class=\"bda-aai-stat-label\">Min. Score<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-hero-logo-card\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AAI-1.jpeg\" alt=\"AAI Logo\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-logo-label\">AAI Accredited<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-logo-free\">\r\n        <span class=\"bda-aai-logo-free-num\">Free<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"bda-aai-logo-free-label\">Initial<br>Accreditation<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- TRUST BAR -->\r\n<div class=\"bda-aai-trust\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" 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>\r\n      BDA BoCK Aligned\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      Official Certificate Issued\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><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>\r\n      BDA Global Directory Listing\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M3 9h18M9 21V9\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      AAI Seal Usage Rights\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><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>\r\n      BDAAT Assessment\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ABOUT -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-split\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">About the Accreditation<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">What is AAI?<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-desc\">The AAI designation, granted by the Business Development Association (BDA), recognises universities and academic institutions committed to delivering high-quality education aligned with the BDA BoCK 2026 Framework \u2014 enhancing academic credibility, attracting students and international partners, and granting access to advanced educational resources.<\/p>\r\n        <br>\r\n        <div style=\"display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:8px;\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/accreditations\/\" class=\"bda-aai-btn-primary\">View in Store<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-bock\/\" class=\"bda-aai-btn-outline\">About BDA BoCK<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-split-img\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/smiling-businessman-with-digital-tablet-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"AAI organisation\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- BENEFITS -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section bda-aai-section-alt\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"text-center\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">Why Get Accredited<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">Benefits of AAI Accreditation<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-benefits\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-benefit\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-benefit-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M15.477 12.89L17 22l-5-3-5 3 1.523-9.11\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-benefit-title\">Global Academic Recognition<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-benefit\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-benefit-title\">BDA Global Directory Listing<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-benefit\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-benefit-title\">Official Accreditation Certificate<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-benefit-desc\">Receive the official AAI certificate and badge for use in formal documentation, promotional materials, and student communications.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-benefit\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-benefit-title\">Research &amp; Partnership Opportunities<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- WHO CAN APPLY -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"text-center\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">Eligibility<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">Who Can Apply for AAI?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-who-grid\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-who-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n          <h4>Universities<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Undergraduate or postgraduate programmes in business development, management, or related fields.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-who-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n          <h4>Colleges &amp; Academic Centres<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Institutions offering courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, or business strategy.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-who-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n          <h4>Business Schools<\/h4>\r\n          <p>MBA programmes and executive education providers with BD-focused curricula.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-who-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n          <h4>Research Institutes<\/h4>\r\n          <p>Academic research centres studying business development, market growth, or organisational strategy.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- EVALUATION TABLE -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section bda-aai-section-alt\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">Assessment Framework \u2014 BDAAT<\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">AAI Evaluation Criteria<\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"bda-aai-desc\">Minimum required score: <strong>75\/100<\/strong> to qualify for accreditation.<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-table-wrap\">\r\n      <table class=\"bda-aai-table\">\r\n        <thead>\r\n          <tr><th>Evaluation Criterion<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>Weight<\/th><\/tr>\r\n        <\/thead>\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Alignment with BDA BoCK<\/strong><div class=\"bda-aai-eval-bar\"><div class=\"bda-aai-eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:30%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n            <td>Integration of BDA BoCK 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=\"bda-aai-eval-bar\"><div class=\"bda-aai-eval-bar-fill\" style=\"width:25%\"><\/div><\/div><\/td>\r\n            <td>Curriculum structure, faculty qualifications, and programme rigour<\/td>\r\n            <td>25%<\/td>\r\n          <\/tr>\r\n          <tr>\r\n            <td><strong>Research &amp; Innovation<\/strong><div class=\"bda-aai-eval-bar\"><div class=\"bda-aai-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=\"bda-aai-eval-bar\"><div class=\"bda-aai-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 &amp; Continuous Improvement<\/strong><div class=\"bda-aai-eval-bar\"><div class=\"bda-aai-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>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n        <tfoot>\r\n          <tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Total Score<\/strong><\/td><td>100%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tfoot>\r\n      <\/table>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- PROCESS -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"text-center\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">How It Works<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">AAI Accreditation Process<\/h2>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-steps\">\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-num\">1<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-title\">Application Submission<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-step-desc\">Complete the official AAI application form via the BDA portal<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-num\">2<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-title\">Documentation Review<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-step-desc\">Submit curriculum overview, faculty profiles, programme outcomes, and governance documents<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-num\">3<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-title\">BDAAT Assessment<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-step-desc\">Structured digital evaluation against all five assessment criteria<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-num\">4<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-title\">Committee Review<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-step-desc\">Final review by BDA Academic Evaluation Committee with detailed feedback<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"bda-aai-step\">\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-num\">5<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-step-title\">Accreditation Decision<\/div>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-step-desc\">Certificate issuance, public directory listing, and AAI seal delivery<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- FEES -->\r\n<section class=\"bda-aai-section bda-aai-section-alt\">\r\n  <div class=\"bda-aai-section-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"bda-aai-split\">\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"bda-aai-label\">Investment<\/div>\r\n        <h2 class=\"bda-aai-title\">AAI Accreditation Fees<\/h2>\r\n        <p class=\"bda-aai-desc\">The fee covers all assessment phases, official certification, directory listing, and ongoing support throughout the accreditation period.<\/p>\r\n        <div 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