{"id":22884,"date":"2026-04-12T17:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/?page_id=22884"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T14:35:36","slug":"how-bda-works","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/about-bda\/how-bda-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How BDA Works"},"content":{"rendered":"
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align-items: center; gap: 5px;\r\n margin-top: 16px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--blue);\r\n}\r\n.eco-main a.more svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; }\r\n\r\n.eco-products {\r\n padding: 36px 28px;\r\n border-right: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;\r\n justify-content: flex-start;\r\n}\r\n.eco-products .ep-label {\r\n font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.4px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);\r\n margin-bottom: 8px;\r\n}\r\n.ep {\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;\r\n font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text);\r\n padding: 8px 0;\r\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n}\r\n.ep:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\r\n.ep-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }\r\n\r\n.eco-detail {\r\n padding: 36px 28px;\r\n font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);\r\n line-height: 1.78;\r\n}\r\n.eco-detail .note {\r\n font-size: 11.5px;\r\n background: var(--bluel);\r\n border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);\r\n padding: 10px 14px;\r\n border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\r\n color: var(--text);\r\n margin-top: 14px;\r\n line-height: 1.65;\r\n}\r\n.eco-detail .note strong { color: var(--navy); }\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n \u2464 JOURNEY \u2014 Timeline on dark\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.journey-sec {\r\n background: var(--navyd);\r\n padding: 100px 72px;\r\n position: relative; overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n.journey-sec::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;\r\n background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--blue), transparent);\r\n}\r\n.journey-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }\r\n.journey-header { margin-bottom: 64px; }\r\n.journey-header .label {\r\n font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n}\r\n.journey-header h2 {\r\n font-family: var(--f-disp);\r\n font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 52px);\r\n color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; max-width: 600px;\r\n}\r\n\/* Steps grid *\/\r\n.journey-steps {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);\r\n gap: 0;\r\n position: relative;\r\n}\r\n\/* connecting line *\/\r\n.journey-steps::before {\r\n content: '';\r\n position: absolute;\r\n top: 28px; left: 28px; right: 28px; height: 1px;\r\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);\r\n z-index: 0;\r\n}\r\n.jstep {\r\n padding: 0 16px 0 0;\r\n position: relative; z-index: 1;\r\n}\r\n.jstep-dot {\r\n width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;\r\n background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);\r\n border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\r\n font-family: var(--f-disp); font-size: 20px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n transition: all .3s;\r\n}\r\n.jstep.active .jstep-dot {\r\n background: var(--blue);\r\n border-color: var(--blue);\r\n color: var(--white);\r\n box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(15,145,224,.15);\r\n}\r\n.jstep-tag {\r\n font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.2px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n}\r\n.jstep h4 {\r\n font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.3;\r\n}\r\n.jstep p {\r\n font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);\r\n line-height: 1.7;\r\n}\r\n\/* Learning system inline highlight *\/\r\n.jstep-ls {\r\n margin-top: 10px;\r\n background: rgba(15,145,224,.12);\r\n border: 1px solid rgba(15,145,224,.25);\r\n border-radius: 4px; padding: 8px 10px;\r\n}\r\n.jstep-ls span {\r\n font-size: 10.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);\r\n line-height: 1.6;\r\n}\r\n.jstep-ls a {\r\n display: block; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--blue); margin-top: 4px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n \u2465 COMPARISON \u2014 Clean table\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.cmp-sec {\r\n background: var(--off);\r\n padding: 100px 72px;\r\n}\r\n.cmp-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }\r\n.cmp-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }\r\n.cmp-header .label {\r\n font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n}\r\n.cmp-header h2 {\r\n font-family: var(--f-disp);\r\n font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px);\r\n color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1;\r\n}\r\n.cmp-scroll { overflow-x: auto; }\r\ntable.cmp {\r\n width: 100%; min-width: 760px;\r\n border-collapse: collapse;\r\n background: var(--white);\r\n border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;\r\n box-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(28,74,139,.07);\r\n}\r\ntable.cmp thead tr { border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); }\r\ntable.cmp th {\r\n padding: 16px 18px;\r\n font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;\r\n letter-spacing: .8px; text-transform: uppercase;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n}\r\ntable.cmp th:first-child {\r\n text-align: left; color: var(--muted);\r\n background: var(--off); width: 25%;\r\n}\r\ntable.cmp th.th-a { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }\r\ntable.cmp th.th-b { background: var(--navyd); color: var(--white); }\r\ntable.cmp th.th-c { background: linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy),var(--blue)); color: var(--white); }\r\ntable.cmp th.th-d { background: #1a3d2a; color: var(--white); }\r\ntable.cmp th.th-e { background: #163d74; color: var(--white); }\r\ntable.cmp td {\r\n padding: 12px 18px;\r\n font-size: 13px; color: var(--text);\r\n border-bottom: 1px solid #EEF4FA;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n}\r\ntable.cmp td:first-child { text-align: left; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }\r\ntable.cmp tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\r\ntable.cmp tr:hover td { background: var(--bluel); }\r\n.cy { color: var(--blue); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; }\r\n.cn { color: #CBD5E1; }\r\n.cp { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); }\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n PHOTO BREAK\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.photo-break {\r\n display: grid;\r\n grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 0;\r\n height: 380px;\r\n}\r\n.pb-item { overflow: hidden; position: relative; }\r\n.pb-item img {\r\n width: 100%; height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover; display: block;\r\n transition: transform .6s ease;\r\n}\r\n.pb-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }\r\n.pb-overlay {\r\n position: absolute; inset: 0;\r\n background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,42,87,.6) 0%, transparent 60%);\r\n opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;\r\n}\r\n.pb-item:hover .pb-overlay { opacity: 1; }\r\n.pb-caption {\r\n position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;\r\n padding: 20px; z-index: 2;\r\n transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0;\r\n transition: all .3s;\r\n}\r\n.pb-item:hover .pb-caption { transform: none; opacity: 1; }\r\n.pb-caption span {\r\n font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;\r\n letter-spacing: .5px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n \u2466 FAQ \u2014 Accordion on white\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.faq-sec { background: var(--white); padding: 100px 72px; }\r\n.faq-inner {\r\n max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;\r\n display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n gap: 80px; align-items: start;\r\n}\r\n.faq-left .label {\r\n font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 2.5px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 14px;\r\n}\r\n.faq-left h2 {\r\n font-family: var(--f-disp);\r\n font-size: clamp(30px, 3vw, 46px);\r\n color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.15;\r\n margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n}\r\n.faq-left p {\r\n font-size: 15px; font-weight: 300;\r\n color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8;\r\n margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n}\r\n.faq-photo {\r\n border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;\r\n height: 260px; margin-bottom: 28px;\r\n}\r\n.faq-photo img {\r\n width: 100%; height: 100%;\r\n object-fit: cover; display: block;\r\n}\r\n.faq-contact {\r\n display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\r\n font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--navy); padding: 14px 24px;\r\n border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 4px;\r\n transition: all .2s;\r\n}\r\n.faq-contact:hover { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--off); }\r\n.faq-contact svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }\r\n\r\n.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }\r\n.faq-item {\r\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);\r\n overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }\r\n.faq-q {\r\n width: 100%; text-align: left; background: none; border: none;\r\n display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\r\n padding: 20px 0; gap: 16px;\r\n font-family: var(--f-body);\r\n font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;\r\n color: var(--navy); cursor: pointer;\r\n}\r\n.faq-q:hover { color: var(--blue); }\r\n.faq-icon {\r\n width: 22px; height: 22px; flex-shrink: 0;\r\n border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);\r\n display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\r\n color: var(--blue); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;\r\n transition: transform .3s, background .2s;\r\n}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-icon {\r\n transform: rotate(45deg);\r\n background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: var(--white);\r\n}\r\n.faq-a {\r\n max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;\r\n transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;\r\n font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.82;\r\n}\r\n.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 300px; padding-bottom: 20px; }\r\n.faq-a a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; }\r\n\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n \u2467 FINAL CTA \u2014 Dramatic full bleed\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n.fcta {\r\n background: var(--navyd);\r\n padding: 120px 72px;\r\n text-align: center;\r\n position: relative; overflow: hidden;\r\n}\r\n.fcta-orb-1 {\r\n position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;\r\n background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15,145,224,.14) 0%, transparent 70%);\r\n top: -150px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);\r\n pointer-events: none;\r\n}\r\n.fcta-inner { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }\r\n.fcta-eyebrow {\r\n font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 3px;\r\n text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 24px;\r\n}\r\n.fcta h2 {\r\n font-family: var(--f-disp);\r\n font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);\r\n color: var(--white); line-height: 1.05;\r\n margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n}\r\n.fcta h2 em { font-style: italic; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }\r\n.fcta p {\r\n font-size: 16px; font-weight: 300;\r\n color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); line-height: 1.8;\r\n margin-bottom: 48px;\r\n}\r\n.fcta-buttons {\r\n display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n gap: 12px; justify-content: center;\r\n}\r\n.btn-solid {\r\n background: var(--blue); color: var(--white) !important;\r\n font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;\r\n padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 4px;\r\n transition: background .2s; white-space: nowrap;\r\n}\r\n.btn-solid:hover { background: #3AAAE8; }\r\n.btn-lined {\r\n background: transparent; color: var(--white) !important;\r\n font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;\r\n padding: 15px 28px; border-radius: 4px;\r\n border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);\r\n transition: border-color .2s; white-space: nowrap;\r\n}\r\n.btn-lined:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }\r\n\r\n\/* \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\r\n RESPONSIVE\r\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\r\n@media (max-width: 1100px) {\r\n .hero { padding: 0 40px 80px; }\r\n .hero-bc { left: 40px; }\r\n .bock-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; padding: 80px 40px; }\r\n .bock-metrics { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }\r\n .bm { flex: 1; min-width: 120px; }\r\n .bm:first-child { border-radius: 8px 0 0 0; }\r\n .bm:nth-child(3) { border-radius: 0 8px 0 0; }\r\n .bm:last-child { border-radius: 0 0 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }\r\n .who-sec { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .who-left, .who-right { padding: 64px 40px; }\r\n .who-right { min-height: 340px; padding: 0; }\r\n .who-right-caption { left: 32px; right: 32px; bottom: 28px; }\r\n .photo-break { height: 260px; }\r\n .eco-header { padding: 80px 40px 48px; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }\r\n .eco-strip { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 1fr; }\r\n .eco-detail { display: none; }\r\n .journey-sec { padding: 80px 40px; }\r\n .journey-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }\r\n .journey-steps::before { display: none; }\r\n .jstep { padding: 0; }\r\n .cmp-sec, .faq-sec { padding: 80px 40px; }\r\n .faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }\r\n .fcta { padding: 80px 40px; }\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width: 720px) {\r\n .hero { min-height: auto; padding: 100px 24px 60px; }\r\n .hero-bc { left: 24px; top: 24px; }\r\n .hero h1 { font-size: 42px; }\r\n .hero-stats { display: none; }\r\n .eco-header { padding: 64px 24px 40px; }\r\n .eco-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\r\n .eco-strip-num { display: none; }\r\n .eco-main, .eco-products { border-right: none; }\r\n .eco-main { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px 24px; }\r\n .eco-products { padding: 20px 24px 28px; }\r\n .journey-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n .cmp-sec, .faq-sec, .journey-sec { padding: 64px 24px; }\r\n .fcta { padding: 72px 24px; }\r\n .fcta h2 { font-size: 38px; }\r\n .fcta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }\r\n .bock-inner { padding: 64px 24px; }\r\n .who-left { padding: 56px 24px; }\r\n .photo-break { height: 200px; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }\r\n .photo-break .pb-item:last-child { display: none; }\r\n .hero-pills { gap: 8px; }\r\n .pill { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 16px; }\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2460 HERO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-photo\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-grid\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-orb\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-bc\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/\">Home<\/a>\r\n <span>\/<\/span>\r\n <span style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)\">How BDA Works<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-inner reveal\">\r\n <p class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Start Here \u2014 The Complete Picture<\/p>\r\n <h1>\r\n Everything BDA Offers<br>\r\n <span class=\"ital\">In One Clear View<\/span>\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"hero-sub\">Whether you are an individual professional, an organisation, or a potential partner \u2014 this page explains how BDA's full ecosystem works and exactly where you fit in.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"hero-pills\">\r\n <a href=\"#individual\" class=\"pill active\">I'm a Professional<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#organisation\" class=\"pill\">I represent an Organisation<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#partner\" class=\"pill\">I want to Partner with BDA<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#new\" class=\"pill\">I'm new \u2014 what is BDA?<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-scroll\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-scroll-line\"><\/div>\r\n <span>Scroll to explore<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-stats\">\r\n <div class=\"hs-item reveal d1\"><div class=\"hs-n\">90+<\/div><div class=\"hs-l\">Countries with BDA members<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-item reveal d2\"><div class=\"hs-n\">1,500+<\/div><div class=\"hs-l\">Professionals who built the BoCK<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-item reveal d3\"><div class=\"hs-n\">14<\/div><div class=\"hs-l\">Competency domains<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hs-item reveal d4\"><div class=\"hs-n\">Non-profit<\/div><div class=\"hs-l\">Independent professional body<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2461 WHO IS BDA \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"who-sec\" id=\"new\">\r\n <div class=\"who-left reveal-l\">\r\n <p class=\"label\">New to BDA?<\/p>\r\n <h2>BDA Is a Professional Standards Body \u2014 <em>Not a Training Company<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p>The Business Development Association (BDA) is the world's standard-setting body for the business development profession. It defines what professional BD practice requires, issues globally recognised certifications, and builds the ecosystem that elevates the discipline worldwide.<\/p>\r\n <p>BDA does not deliver training courses. It sets the professional standard \u2014 the BDA BoCK\u2122 \u2014 against which practitioners and organisations are evaluated.<\/p>\r\n <p>Think of BDA the way you would think of PMI for project management or SHRM for human resources \u2014 a non-profit professional association that governs the standards of its discipline globally.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-right reveal-r\">\r\n <div class=\"who-right-photo\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-right-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"who-right-caption\">\r\n <h3>BD professionals working against a shared global standard<\/h3>\r\n <p>BDA members and certified professionals span 90+ countries \u2014 united by the same competency framework.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2462 BDA BOCK \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"bock-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"bock-bg-text\">BoCK<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bock-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"reveal-l\">\r\n <div class=\"bock-label\"><i><\/i>The Foundation of Everything<\/div>\r\n <h2>The BDA BoCK\u2122 \u2014<br><em>Not a Course. A Standard.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p>Every BDA certification, accreditation, and partnership is built on one foundation: the BDA Body of Competency & Knowledge. It is the 251-page global reference standard that defines what business development requires of its practitioners \u2014 developed through a Global Practice Analysis of 1,500+ professionals across 90+ countries.<\/p>\r\n <p>The BoCK is not a training manual. It does not teach you how to do BD. It defines what competent BD looks like \u2014 and every BDA examination tests alignment with it. Understanding this distinction is the key to understanding BDA.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-bock\/\" class=\"bock-cta\">\r\n Explore the BDA BoCK\u2122 <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bock-metrics reveal-r d1\">\r\n <div class=\"bm\"><div class=\"bm-n\">14<\/div><div class=\"bm-l\">Competency Domains<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bm\"><div class=\"bm-n\">7<\/div><div class=\"bm-l\">Performance Domains<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bm\"><div class=\"bm-n\">251<\/div><div class=\"bm-l\">Pages of reference<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bm\"><div class=\"bm-n\">6<\/div><div class=\"bm-l\">Global Case Studies<\/div><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"bm\"><div class=\"bm-n\">2026<\/div><div class=\"bm-l\">Current Edition \u2014 v2.0<\/div><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2463 ECOSYSTEM STRIPS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"eco-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-header reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-header-left\">\r\n <p class=\"label\">The Ecosystem<\/p>\r\n <h2>Five Ways to Engage<br>with BDA<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"eco-header-right\">BDA offers distinct products for individuals, organisations, and partners. Each connects back to the BDA BoCK\u2122 as the common standard.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 1. Membership -->\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip reveal\" id=\"individual\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip-num\">01<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-main\">\r\n <span class=\"tag-pill tp-ind\">Individuals<\/span>\r\n <h3>Membership<\/h3>\r\n <p>Your entry into BDA's professional body. Membership connects you to the knowledge library, global community, events, and discounts on all BDA products. Two individual tiers \u2014 Basic and Professional \u2014 each paid.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/memberships\/membership-benefits\/\" class=\"more\">Explore Membership <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-products\">\r\n <p class=\"ep-label\">Products<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Basic Membership<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Professional Membership<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Institutional Membership<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-detail\">\r\n <p>Both Basic and Professional memberships are paid. Professional Members additionally receive full access to the BDA BoCK\u2122 and priority certification discounts. Institutional membership is available free for universities and NGOs.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"note\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Membership is not required for certification. They are independent pathways \u2014 but members receive exam discounts.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 2. Certifications -->\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip reveal featured\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip-num\">02<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-main\">\r\n <span class=\"tag-pill tp-ind\">Individuals<\/span>\r\n <h3>Certifications<\/h3>\r\n <p>Formal validation of professional competence against the BDA BoCK. Assessed through structured examination \u2014 no training required or included. Internationally recognised in 90+ countries.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/\" class=\"more\">Explore Certifications <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-products\">\r\n <p class=\"ep-label\">Products<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>BDA-CP\u2122 \u2014 Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>BDA-SCP\u2122 \u2014 Senior Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Available in English & Arabic<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-detail\">\r\n <p>The exam voucher includes one proctored online exam attempt, digital certificate upon passing, and a verifiable credential badge. No training, no BoCK, no Learning System \u2014 those are all separate.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"note\"><strong>BDA-CP\u2122 (Certified Professional)<\/strong> is for early to mid-career BD professionals. <strong>BDA-SCP\u2122 (Senior Certified Professional)<\/strong> is for senior and strategic-level practitioners.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 3. Learning System -->\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip-num\">03<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-main\">\r\n <span class=\"tag-pill tp-prep\">Exam Preparation<\/span>\r\n <h3>BDA Learning System<\/h3>\r\n <p>An optional, structured study tool for candidates preparing for BDA-CP\u2122 or BDA-SCP\u2122. Aligned with BoCK domains. Separate from both the BoCK and the exam voucher \u2014 you choose whether you need it.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-learning-system\/\" class=\"more\">Explore the Learning System <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-products\">\r\n <p class=\"ep-label\">What's included<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Domain-level study modules<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Practice examination questions<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>Mapped to exam content outline<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-detail\">\r\n <p>The Learning System is not mandatory. Many candidates prepare using only the BDA BoCK\u2122. The Learning System is for those who want a more structured study path aligned specifically with the exam format.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"note\">The BDA BoCK\u2122 remains the primary reference. The Learning System supplements it \u2014 it does not replace it.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 4. Accreditations -->\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip reveal\" id=\"organisation\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip-num\">04<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-main\">\r\n <span class=\"tag-pill tp-org\">Organisations<\/span>\r\n <h3>Accreditations<\/h3>\r\n <p>For companies, universities, training providers, and public entities that wish to formally align their programmes, teams, or institutional identity with the global BD standard.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/business-accreditation\/\" class=\"more\">Explore Accreditations <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-products\">\r\n <p class=\"ep-label\">Products<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>AIDP\u2122 \u2014 Internal Development Programme<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>AAI\u2122 \u2014 Accredited Academic Institution<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>COE\u2122 \u2014 Organisational Enabler<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>RPDE\u2122 & CSIS\u2122<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-detail\">\r\n <p>Accreditation gives organisations the right to use an official BDA designation and to align their BD development programmes with the global standard. Eligibility varies by accreditation type.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"note\">Institutional Membership is separate from Accreditation \u2014 membership is the entry point, accreditation is the formal alignment mechanism.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- 5. Partnerships -->\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip reveal\" id=\"partner\">\r\n <div class=\"eco-strip-num\">05<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-main\">\r\n <span class=\"tag-pill tp-par\">Partners<\/span>\r\n <h3>Partnerships<\/h3>\r\n <p>For training providers, consultancies, and academic institutions that deliver BD development \u2014 and want to formally align with BDA's global standard through a recognised partnership model.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/\" class=\"more\">See all Partnership types <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"9,18 15,12 9,6\"\/><\/svg><\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-products\">\r\n <p class=\"ep-label\">Partnership types<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>ECP\u2122 \u2014 Endorsed Certification Partner<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>PDP\u2122 \u2014 Professional Development Provider<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>AKP\u2122 \u2014 Academic Knowledge Partner<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"ep\"><span class=\"ep-dot\"><\/span>SAP\u2122 \u2014 Strategic Alliance Partner<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"eco-detail\">\r\n <p>ECP\u2122 partners deliver BDA-aligned certification preparation programmes. PDPs issue Professional Development Credits (PDCs) used for recertification. AKPs align academic curricula with the BDA BoCK.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"note\">Partnerships are the primary route through which BD training is delivered globally \u2014 BDA itself does not deliver training.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 PHOTO BREAK \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<div class=\"photo-break\">\r\n <div class=\"pb-item\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/guy-shows-document-girl-group-young-freelancers-office-have-conversation-working-1-scaled.webp\" alt=\"BD professionals collaborating\"\/>\r\n <div class=\"pb-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pb-caption\"><span>Individual Professionals<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pb-item\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/team-architects-business-meeting-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Team meeting\"\/>\r\n <div class=\"pb-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pb-caption\"><span>Organisations & Institutions<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pb-item\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/two-office-workers-with-tablet-office-late-night-young-businessmen-talking-while-viewing-presentation-digital-touchscreen-tablet-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Partners\"\/>\r\n <div class=\"pb-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"pb-caption\"><span>Partners & Training Providers<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2464 JOURNEY \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"journey-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"journey-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"journey-header reveal\">\r\n <p class=\"label\">The Individual Pathway<\/p>\r\n <h2>From First Contact<br>to Certified Professional<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"journey-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep reveal d1\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">1<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Entry<\/p>\r\n <h4>Join as a Member<\/h4>\r\n <p>Basic or Professional membership \u2014 both paid. Professional unlocks the full BDA BoCK\u2122.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"jstep reveal d2\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">2<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Foundation<\/p>\r\n <h4>Engage with the BoCK\u2122<\/h4>\r\n <p>Use it as a reference. Map your competencies against the 14 domains. Identify where to develop.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"jstep active reveal d3\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">3<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Optional Prep<\/p>\r\n <h4>BDA Learning System<\/h4>\r\n <p>Structured study modules and practice questions \u2014 only if you want guided preparation.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"jstep-ls\">\r\n <span>Separate from the BoCK. Not required to sit the exam.<\/span>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-learning-system\/\">Explore Learning System \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"jstep reveal d4\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">4<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Validation<\/p>\r\n <h4>Sit the Exam<\/h4>\r\n <p>Purchase a voucher, schedule online, sit 100 questions. BDA-CP\u2122 or BDA-SCP\u2122 \u2014 you choose.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"jstep reveal d5\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">5<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Certified<\/p>\r\n <h4>Earn Your Credential<\/h4>\r\n <p>Digital certificate + verifiable badge. Results within 5 working days.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"jstep reveal\">\r\n <div class=\"jstep-dot\">6<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"jstep-tag\">Ongoing<\/p>\r\n <h4>Maintain via PDCs<\/h4>\r\n <p>Accumulate Professional Development Credits over 3 years to renew. Tracked in myBDA.<\/p>\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 \u2465 COMPARISON \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"cmp-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"cmp-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"cmp-header reveal\">\r\n <p class=\"label\">Side by Side<\/p>\r\n <h2>What Each Product Includes<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"cmp-scroll reveal\">\r\n <table class=\"cmp\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th>Feature<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-a\">Membership<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:10px;opacity:.7\">Basic \/ Professional<\/span><\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-b\">BDA BoCK\u2122<\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-c\">Certification<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:10px;opacity:.7\">CP\u2122 \/ SCP\u2122<\/span><\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-d\">Accreditations<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:10px;opacity:.7\">Organisations<\/span><\/th>\r\n <th class=\"th-e\">Partnerships<br><span style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:10px;opacity:.7\">ECP \/ PDP \/ AKP<\/span><\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr><td>Knowledge Library<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Global member directory<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Certified listing<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Institutional listing<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Partner directory<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Events & webinars<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Basic: selected \u00b7 Pro: all<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>BDA BoCK\u2122 full access<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Professional only<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 Purchased<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>BDA Learning System<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Separate purchase<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exam voucher (1 attempt)<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 Included<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Preferential rates<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Partner rates<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Training course<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cn\">\u2014 Not required<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">ECP\u2122 partners deliver this<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Certificate \/ designation<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">Pro: Membership cert<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 Upon passing<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 Accreditation badge<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 ECP\u2122 \/ PDP\u2122 badge<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>PDC tracking<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cy\">\u2713 Required for renewal<\/span><\/td><td class=\"cn\">\u2014<\/td><td><span class=\"cp\">PDPs issue PDCs<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 \u2466 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\r\n<section class=\"faq-sec\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"faq-left reveal-l\">\r\n <p class=\"label\">Common Questions<\/p>\r\n <h2>Still have questions?<\/h2>\r\n <p>The most common questions \u2014 answered directly. 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You can purchase an exam voucher and sit the BDA-CP\u2122 or BDA-SCP\u2122 examination without being a member. However, Professional Members receive discounted exam fees and free access to the full BDA BoCK\u2122.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n Is the Basic Membership free?\r\n <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">No \u2014 both Basic and Professional individual memberships are paid. Free institutional membership is available for universities, colleges, and NGOs through BDA's institutional membership programme. Visit the membership store for current pricing on individual tiers.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n What is the difference between the BoCK and the Learning System?\r\n <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">The BDA BoCK\u2122 is the global professional standard \u2014 a 251-page reference document that defines what BD competence requires. The <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-preparation\/bda-learning-system\/\">BDA Learning System<\/a> is a structured study tool specifically designed to help candidates prepare for the BDA-CP\u2122 or BDA-SCP\u2122 examination. They are separate products. 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If you want preparation support, the BDA Learning System is available as a separate purchase.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\r\n <button class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\r\n We deliver BD training \u2014 how do we partner with BDA?\r\n <span class=\"faq-icon\">+<\/span>\r\n <\/button>\r\n <div class=\"faq-a\">BDA has four partnership models for training providers, consultancies, and academic institutions. 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