{"id":18764,"date":"2025-08-25T11:26:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:26:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/?page_id=18764"},"modified":"2026-05-06T16:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:21:45","slug":"eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria – BDA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-image\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/successful-businesspeople-with-arms-crossed-office-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BD Professionals\" loading=\"lazy\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- TRUST BAR -->\r\n<div class=\"trust-bar\">\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" 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>Open to All Nationalities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" 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>Recognised in 90+ Countries<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 11V7a5 5 0 0110 0v4\"\/><\/svg>No Academic Degree Required<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg width=\"15\" height=\"15\" 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>Experience-Based Criteria<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- ELIGIBILITY CARDS -->\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"eligibility\">\r\n <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Eligibility Requirements<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Requirements for <em>Each Certification<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-sub\">BDA\u00ae certifications are open to BD professionals worldwide. Review the requirements for each level below.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-grid\">\r\n <!-- BDA-CP -->\r\n <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-header\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"elig-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-CP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-CP\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-level\">Level 1 \u2014 Foundational<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-title\">BDA-CP\u2122 Eligibility<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-label\">Professional Experience<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val elig-req-highlight\">1\u20134 Years in Business Development<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year and up to 4 years of professional experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or a related field.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-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=\"elig-req-label\">Education<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val\">No Specific Degree Required<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">BDA\u00ae does not require a specific academic degree. The certification is based on professional competency and experience.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v16a2 2 0 002 2h12a2 2 0 002-2V8z\"\/><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-label\">Prerequisite Certification<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val\">None Required<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">The BDA-CP\u2122 is an entry-level certification with no prerequisite credentials. It is the starting point of the BDA\u00ae certification pathway.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-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=\"elig-req-label\">Nationality<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val\">Open to All Nationalities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">The BDA-CP\u2122 is available to BD professionals from any country. The exam is available in English and Arabic.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">Enrol in BDA-CP\u2122 →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- BDA-SCP -->\r\n <div class=\"elig-card\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-header\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"elig-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-SCP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-SCP\">\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-level\">Level 2 \u2014 Advanced<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-title\">BDA-SCP\u2122 Eligibility<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-icon\"><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-label\">Professional Experience<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val elig-req-highlight\">Minimum 5 Years at Senior Level<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in business development, with at least a portion of that experience at a senior or leadership level.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-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=\"elig-req-label\">Education<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val\">No Specific Degree Required<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">BDA\u00ae does not require a specific academic degree for the SCP. The certification is based on senior professional competency and experience.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-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=\"elig-req-label\">Prerequisite Certification<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val elig-req-highlight\">BDA-CP\u2122 or Equivalent Required<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">Candidates are encouraged to hold a current BDA-CP\u2122 certification or an equivalent recognised Business Development credential. While not mandatory, prior certification is considered beneficial in supporting readiness for the advanced competencies assessed within the programme.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req\">\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-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=\"elig-req-label\">Nationality<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-val\">Open to All Nationalities<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"elig-req-note\">The BDA-SCP\u2122 is available to senior BD professionals from any country. The exam is available in English and Arabic.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div style=\"margin-top:20px\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" style=\"width:100%;justify-content:center\">Enrol in BDA-SCP\u2122 →<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\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\u2122 vs <em>BDA-SCP\u2122 (Senior Certified Professional)<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-sub\">A clear comparison of the eligibility requirements and exam details for both BDA\u00ae certifications.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <table class=\"comp-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Criteria<\/th>\r\n <th>BDA-CP\u2122 (Certified Professional)<\/th>\r\n <th>BDA-SCP\u2122 (Senior Certified Professional)<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Level<\/td><td class=\"highlight-cell\">Foundational<\/td><td class=\"highlight-cell\">Advanced<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Experience Required<\/td><td>1\u20134 Years<\/td><td>5+ Years (Senior)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Prerequisite Certification<\/td><td class=\"dash\">None<\/td><td class=\"highlight-cell\">None<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Academic Degree<\/td><td class=\"dash\">Not Required<\/td><td class=\"dash\">Not Required<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Open to All Nationalities<\/td><td class=\"check\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"check\">Yes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exam 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>Exam Language<\/td><td class=\"highlight-cell\">English & Arabic<\/td><td>English & Arabic<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Passing Score<\/td><td>70% (84\/120)<\/td><td>70% (84\/120)<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Certification Validity<\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><td>3 Years<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Digital Badge<\/td><td class=\"check\">Included<\/td><td class=\"check\">Included<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>BDA Members Directory Listing<\/td><td class=\"check\">Included<\/td><td class=\"check\">Included<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- WHO QUALIFIES -->\r\n<section class=\"section\">\r\n <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Who Should Apply<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is BDA\u00ae Certification <em>For?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-sub\">BDA\u00ae certifications are designed for a wide range of business development professionals across industries and geographies.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M20 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H8a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-title\">BD Practitioners<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">Professionals working in business development, partnerships, growth, or sales who want to validate and formalise their expertise with a globally recognised credential.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 00-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 010 7.75\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-title\">BD Team Leaders<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">Senior BD leaders and managers looking to demonstrate strategic leadership competency and advance to the BDA-SCP\u2122 level.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" 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 7V5a2 2 0 00-2-2h-4a2 2 0 00-2 2v2\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-title\">Corporate Professionals<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">Employees of organisations seeking to upskill their BD teams with internationally recognised certifications that align with global best practices.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><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 class=\"who-title\">Recent Graduates<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">Graduates and early-career professionals with 1+ year of BD experience who want to differentiate themselves in the job market with a recognised BD credential.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><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 class=\"who-title\">International Professionals<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">BD professionals from any country looking for a globally recognised credential that is respected by employers and organisations in 90+ countries worldwide.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-card\">\r\n <div class=\"who-icon\"><svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M21 16V8a2 2 0 00-1-1.73l-7-4a2 2 0 00-2 0l-7 4A2 2 0 003 8v8a2 2 0 001 1.73l7 4a2 2 0 002 0l7-4A2 2 0 0021 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-title\">Consultants & Advisors<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"who-desc\">Independent BD consultants and advisors who want to demonstrate their expertise and credibility to clients with a formal, internationally recognised certification.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ELIGIBILITY CHECKER -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\r\n <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Quick Eligibility Check<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Check Your <em>Eligibility<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-sub\">Answer two quick questions to find out which BDA\u00ae certification you are eligible for.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"checker-wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"checker-title\">Quick Eligibility Checker<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"checker-sub\">Answer the questions below to see which certification you qualify for.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"checker-q\">\r\n <div class=\"checker-q-label\">1. 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