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.cp-domains-bock{display:none}\r\n  .cp-domains-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:480px){\r\n  .cp-exam-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n  .cp-cta-btns{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}\r\n  .cp-cta-btn-white,.cp-cta-btn-sky{justify-content:center}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     HERO\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-hero\">\r\n  <div class=\"cp-hero-bg\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"cp-hero-ov\"><\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"cp-hero-grid\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"cp-hero-inner\">\r\n    <div class=\"cp-hero-content\">\r\n\r\n      <div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-hero-eyebrow\">\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-eyebrow-dot\"><\/div>\r\n          Foundational Level &middot; BDA&reg; Certification\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h1 class=\"cp-hero-title\">\r\n          Business Development<br>\r\n          <em>Certified Professional<\/em><br>\r\n          BDA-CP&trade;\r\n        <\/h1>\r\n        <p class=\"cp-hero-desc\">\r\n          The world's only globally governed foundational certification for business development professionals \u2014 built on the BDA BoCK&trade; framework and recognised across 90+ countries. Available in English and Arabic.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-hero-btns\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">\r\n            Enrol Now\r\n            <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n          <\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certification-exam-details\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-ghost-white\">Exam Details<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-hero-card\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-CP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-CP\" class=\"cp-hero-logo\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-hero-card-title\">BDA-CP&trade; at a Glance<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-hero-stats\">\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Level<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">Foundational<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Questions<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">120 MCQs<\/span>          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Duration<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">4 Hours<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Passing Score<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">70%<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Format<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">Online Proctored<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-hero-stat\">\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-label\">Validity<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"cp-hero-stat-val\">3 Years<\/span>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"cp-hero-enroll\">\r\n          Enrol in BDA-CP&trade;\r\n          <svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:4px\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"cp-hero-trust\">\r\n    <div class=\"cp-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      Globally Recognised\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      Active in 90+ Countries\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><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>\r\n      Based on BDA BoCK&trade; 2026\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 11V7a5 5 0 0110 0v4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      Online Proctored Exam\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-trust-item\">\r\n      <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M4 20c0-4 3.6-7 8-7s8 3 8 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      Digital Badge Included\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     OVERVIEW\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-overview\">\r\n  <div class=\"cp-overview-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cp-overview-visual br\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-businessman-using-laptop-with-cup-coffee-wooden-desk-scaled.webp\"\r\n        alt=\"BDA-CP Certification\"\r\n        class=\"cp-overview-img\"\r\n      >\r\n      <div class=\"cp-overview-badge\">\r\n        <span class=\"cp-overview-badge-num\">1\u20135<\/span>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-overview-badge-text\">Years BD<br>Experience<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"blabel br\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>About BDA-CP&trade;<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-overview-title br bd1\">The Foundational Global<br><em>BD Credential<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub cp-overview-desc br bd2\">\r\n        The BDA Business Development Certified Professional (BDA-CP&trade;) is the world's first and only globally governed foundational certification dedicated exclusively to the business development profession. It validates that you possess the core competencies, knowledge, and skills required to perform effectively as a BD professional in any industry or sector.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub cp-overview-desc br bd3\">\r\n        The BDA-CP&trade; is built on the BDA Body of Competency &amp; Knowledge (BDA BoCK&trade;) \u2014 the most comprehensive peer-reviewed framework for the BD profession, covering 14 Core Competency Domains and 7 Performance Domains across 251 pages.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul class=\"bcheck-list br bd4\">\r\n        <li>Ideal for BD professionals with 1\u20134 years of experience<\/li>\r\n        <li>Recognised by employers and organisations in 90+ countries<\/li>\r\n        <li>Opens the pathway to the advanced BDA-SCP&trade; certification<\/li>\r\n        <li>Includes a verifiable digital badge and official certificate<\/li>\r\n        <li>Governed by an independent, non-profit professional body<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     EXAM DETAILS\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-exam\">\r\n  <div class=\"bc\">\r\n    <div class=\"cp-exam-header br\">\r\n      <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Exam Information<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-exam-title\">BDA-CP&trade; <em>Exam Details<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub\" style=\"max-width:480px;margin:0 auto\">Everything you need to know about the BDA-CP&trade; certification exam format, duration, and scoring.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-exam-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd1\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"2\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"6\"\/><line x1=\"3\" y1=\"10\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"10\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Exam Format<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">Online Proctored<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd2\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Duration<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">4 Hours<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">240 minutes total exam time<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd3\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 11l3 3L22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h11\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Questions<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">120 Questions<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">All multiple choice format<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd1\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Passing Score<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">70%<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">84 correct answers out of 120<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd2\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><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>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Language<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">English &amp; Arabic<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">Available in both English and Arabic<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-exam-card br bd3\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polyline points=\"23 4 23 10 17 10\"\/><path d=\"M20.49 15a9 9 0 11-2.12-9.36L23 10\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-label\">Recertification<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-value\">Every 3 Years<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-exam-note\">Maintain your credential currency<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     COMPETENCY DOMAINS\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-domains\">\r\n  <div class=\"cp-domains-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cp-domains-text\">\r\n      <div class=\"blabel br\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>What You Will Be Assessed On<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-domains-title br bd1\">14 Core <em>Competency Domains<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub cp-domains-desc br bd2\">\r\n        The BDA-CP&trade; exam covers all 14 Core Competency Domains of the BDA BoCK&trade; 2026 \u2014 divided into 7 Knowledge-Based Competencies and 7 Behavioral Competencies that define what it means to be a competent business development professional.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domains-grid br bd3\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Growth &amp; Expansion Strategies<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Market &amp; Competitive Analysis<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Innovation in Business Development<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Business Project Management<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Financial &amp; Pricing Models<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Marketing &amp; Sales Strategies<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--sky);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Knowledge-Based<\/strong>Legal &amp; Compliance in BD<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Strategic Leadership<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Effective Communication<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Business Acumen<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Emotional Intelligence<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Critical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Consultative Mindset<\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"cp-domain-tag\"><strong style=\"font-size:.7rem;color:var(--blue);display:block;margin-bottom:4px\">Behavioral<\/strong>Negotiation &amp; Relationship Management<\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cp-domains-visual br bd2\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guy-shows-document-girl-group-young-freelancers-office-have-conversation-working-1-scaled.webp\"\r\n        alt=\"BD Competency Domains\"\r\n        class=\"cp-domains-img\"\r\n      >\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n        src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-BoCK-scaled.png\"\r\n        alt=\"BDA BoCK Framework\"\r\n        class=\"cp-domains-bock\"\r\n      >\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     ELIGIBILITY\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-elig\">\r\n  <div class=\"cp-elig-inner\">\r\n\r\n    <div>\r\n      <div class=\"blabel br\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Who Should Apply<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-elig-title br bd1\">Eligibility <em>Requirements<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub cp-elig-desc br bd2\">\r\n        The BDA-CP&trade; is designed for professionals with 1\u20134 years of experience who are actively working in or transitioning into business development. There are no strict prerequisites \u2014 the certification is open to all who meet the experience criteria.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <div class=\"br bd3\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified-with-bda\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">How to Get Certified<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"cp-elig-cards\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-elig-card br bd1\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-elig-card-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-title\">Experience Requirement<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-desc\">Minimum 1 year of professional experience in business development or a closely related field. Designed for professionals with 1\u20134 years of BD experience.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-elig-card br bd2\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-elig-card-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 10v6M2 10l10-5 10 5-10 5z\"\/><path d=\"M6 12v5c3 3 9 3 12 0v-5\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-title\">Educational Background<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-desc\">No specific educational degree is required. The BDA-CP&trade; is open to professionals from all academic backgrounds who work in or aspire to work in business development.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-elig-card br bd3\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-elig-card-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-title\">No Prerequisite Certification<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-desc\">The BDA-CP&trade; is the entry-level certification and requires no prior BDA credential. It is the first step in the BDA certification pathway.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-elig-card br bd4\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-elig-card-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-title\">Open to All Countries<\/div>\r\n          <div class=\"cp-elig-card-desc\">The BDA-CP&trade; exam is available online to candidates from any country. You can register and take the exam from anywhere in the world.<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     BENEFITS\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-benefits\">\r\n  <div class=\"bc\">\r\n    <div class=\"cp-benefits-header br\">\r\n      <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Why Get Certified<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-benefits-title\">Benefits of the <em>BDA-CP&trade;<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub\" style=\"max-width:480px;margin:0 auto\">Earning the BDA-CP&trade; opens doors to global recognition, career advancement, and professional community.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cp-benefits-grid\">\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-benefit-card br bd1\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-benefit-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h4 class=\"cp-benefit-title\">Global Recognition<\/h4>\r\n        <p class=\"cp-benefit-desc\">Your BDA-CP&trade; 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Access<\/h4>\r\n        <p class=\"cp-benefit-desc\">Gain access to the BDA Body of Competency &amp; Knowledge \u2014 the definitive reference for the BD profession, updated for 2026.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n      <div class=\"cp-benefit-card br bd3\">\r\n        <div class=\"cp-benefit-icon\">\r\n          <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h4 class=\"cp-benefit-title\">Pathway to BDA-SCP&trade;<\/h4>\r\n        <p class=\"cp-benefit-desc\">The BDA-CP&trade; is the prerequisite for the advanced BDA-SCP&trade; certification \u2014 the highest BD credential in the world.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n     STEPS\r\n     ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"cp-steps\">\r\n  <div class=\"bc\">\r\n    <div class=\"cp-steps-header br\">\r\n      <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Your Certification Journey<\/div>\r\n      <h2 class=\"btitle cp-steps-title\">How to Earn the <em>BDA-CP&trade;<\/em><\/h2>\r\n      <p class=\"bsub\" style=\"max-width:440px;margin:0 auto\">Follow these five steps to earn your BDA-CP&trade; 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