{"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":"2026-07-23T12:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:52:48","slug":"eligibility-criteria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/eligibility-criteria\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria &#8211; BDA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"18764\" class=\"elementor elementor-18764\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c35f606 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c35f606\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524a841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"524a841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (NEW \u2014 answers generic search intent)\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"section\" id=\"general-eligibility\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-label\">General Requirements<\/div>\r\n    <h2 class=\"section-title\">Business Development <em>Certification Requirements<\/em><\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"section-sub\">The following requirements apply to BDA\u00ae professional certifications. These are the core eligibility criteria any candidate must meet before applying for a BDA\u00ae certification.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"gen-elig-grid\">\r\n    <!-- Professional Experience -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <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>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Professional Experience<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">Minimum 1 Year Required<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">All BDA\u00ae certifications require professional experience in business development, sales, partnerships, growth, or a related field. The required level of experience varies by certification level \u2014 from 1 year for the foundational <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a> to 5+ years at senior level for the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Academic Requirements -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <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>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Academic Requirements<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">No Degree Required<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">BDA\u00ae certifications do not require any specific academic degree or qualification. Eligibility is based entirely on professional competency and experience. Candidates from any educational background are welcome to apply, provided they meet the experience criteria.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Nationality -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <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>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Nationality<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">Open to All Nationalities<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">BDA\u00ae certifications are open to professionals from any country. There are no nationality restrictions. The certifications are recognised in 36+ countries and designed for the global business development community.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Exam Language -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 01-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Exam Language<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">English &amp; Arabic<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">BDA\u00ae certification exams are conducted in English. Candidates should have sufficient English or Arabic proficiency to read and respond to professional-level examination questions. No minimum language test score is required \u2014 proficiency is self-assessed.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Prerequisite Certifications -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><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>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Prerequisite Certifications<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">None Required<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">Neither the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a> nor the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a> requires a prerequisite certification. Both certifications are independently accessible based on professional experience alone. You do not need to hold BDA-CP\u00ae before applying for BDA-SCP\u00ae.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <!-- Who is Eligible -->\r\n    <div class=\"gen-elig-card\">\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-icon\">\r\n        <svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 11-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-title\">Who is Eligible<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"gen-elig-val\">BD Professionals Worldwide<\/div>\r\n      <p class=\"gen-elig-note\">Any professional working in business development, sales, partnerships, growth strategy, or a related field with the required years of experience is eligible. This includes practitioners, team leaders, consultants, corporate professionals, and independent advisors from any industry or geography.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Who is NOT Eligible -->\r\n  <div class=\"not-elig-box\">\r\n    <h4>\r\n      <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#92400e\" 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      Who is Not Currently Eligible\r\n    <\/h4>\r\n    <div class=\"not-elig-list\">\r\n      <div class=\"not-elig-item\">Candidates with less than 1 year of professional experience in business development or a related field<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"not-elig-item\">Candidates applying for BDA-SCP\u00ae with fewer than 5 years of experience, or without senior-level BD experience<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"not-elig-item\">Students or recent graduates with no professional BD work experience<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"not-elig-item\">Professionals whose experience is entirely outside the scope of business development, sales, partnerships, or growth functions<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Internal Links Strip -->\r\n  <div class=\"links-strip\" style=\"margin-top:32px\">\r\n    <span class=\"links-strip-label\">Related Resources<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified\/\">How to Get Certified <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"links-strip-sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certification-paths\/\">Certification Pathways <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"links-strip-sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-details\/\">Exam Details <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"links-strip-sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/\">Exam Preparation <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n    <span class=\"links-strip-sep\">\u00b7<\/span>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/which-certification-is-best-for-me\/\">Which Certification is Best for Me? <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"5\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"19\" y2=\"12\"\/><polyline points=\"12 5 19 12 12 19\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     3. ELIGIBILITY BY CERTIFICATION\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\" id=\"eligibility\">\r\n  <div class=\"section-center\">\r\n    <div class=\"section-label\">Eligibility by Certification<\/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 detailed eligibility requirements for each certification 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" style=\"color:inherit\">BDA-CP\u00ae Eligibility<\/a><\/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\u00ae is an entry-level certification with no prerequisite credentials. It is the starting point of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certification-paths\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA\u00ae certification pathway<\/a>.<\/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\u00ae 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\u00ae &rarr;<\/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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:inherit\">BDA-SCP\u00ae Eligibility<\/a><\/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\">None Required<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"elig-req-note\">The BDA-SCP\u00ae is an advanced-level certification with no prerequisite credentials. It is the highest point of the <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/certification-paths\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA\u00ae certification pathway<\/a>.<\/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\u00ae 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\u00ae &rarr;<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     4. SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"section\">\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\u00ae vs <em>BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" style=\"color:#fff\">BDA-CP\u00ae<\/a><\/th>\r\n        <th><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:#fff\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a><\/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 &amp; Arabic<\/td><td>English &amp; 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  <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:28px\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-details\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\">View Full Exam Details &rarr;<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     5. WHO SHOULD APPLY\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\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 <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" style=\"color:var(--sky);font-weight:600\">BDA-SCP\u00ae<\/a> 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 &amp; 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  <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:36px\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\">How to Get Certified &rarr;<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\r\n     6. ELIGIBILITY CHECKER\r\n\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"section\">\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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