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class=\"subnav-link\">PDP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/academic-knowledge-partner\/\" class=\"subnav-link\">AKP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/strategic-alliance-partner\/\" class=\"subnav-link\">SAP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/bda-partners-directory\/\" class=\"subnav-link\">Partners Directory<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"subnav-cta\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/partnerships\/\">\r\n <svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" style=\"width:13px;height:13px\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Apply for Partnership\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<!-- HERO -->\r\n<section class=\"hero\">\r\n <!-- Background -->\r\n <div class=\"hero-bg\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/confident-businessman-with-colleagues-1-scaled.webp\" 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stroke-width=\"2\" style=\"width:14px;height:14px\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/strategic-alliance-partner\/\" class=\"hero-pathway\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SAP-Store.png\" alt=\"SAP\u2122\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-pathway-info\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-pathway-name\">SAP\u2122<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"hero-pathway-type\">Strategic Alliance Partner<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"hero-pathway-arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" style=\"width:14px;height:14px\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M12 5l7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\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 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>Globally Governed Framework<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-div\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg 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 0 014 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 014-10z\"\/><\/svg>90+ Countries<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-div\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><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>Built on BDA BoCK\u2122 2026<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-div\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>Non-Profit Independent Body<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-div\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"trust-item\"><svg 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>Annual Quality Assurance Reviews<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<!-- WHY PARTNER -->\r\n<section class=\"why\">\r\n <div class=\"why-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"why-img-wrap br bd1\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/young-happy-businessman-working-office-looking-camera-there-are-people-background-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Why Partner with BDA\" class=\"why-img\">\r\n <div class=\"why-img-accent\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/yes-scaled.webp\" alt=\"BDA Partner\">\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-stat-pill\">\r\n <span class=\"num\">4<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"lbl\">Structured<br>Pathways<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"label br bd1\">Why Partner with BDA\u00ae<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"why-title br bd2\">Institutional Recognition<br>on a <em>Global Scale<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"why-desc br bd3\">Partnering with BDA\u00ae positions your institution within a globally governed framework for business development excellence. BDA partnerships are not commercial affiliations \u2014 they are structured institutional roles that carry real governance, quality assurance, and global recognition.<\/p>\r\n <div class=\"why-features\">\r\n <div class=\"why-feature br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-text\">\r\n <h4>Globally Governed Framework<\/h4>\r\n <p>All partnerships are reviewed and maintained against BDA's international governance standards and BoCK\u2122 2026 alignment criteria.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-feature br bd4\">\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-icon\"><svg 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 0 014 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4 10 15.3 15.3 0 01-4-10 15.3 15.3 0 014-10z\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-text\">\r\n <h4>Global Visibility & Directory Listing<\/h4>\r\n <p>All partners are listed in the official BDA Partner Directory \u2014 visible to 2,000+ members and institutions across 90+ countries.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-feature br bd5\">\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"7\" width=\"20\" height=\"14\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 21V5a2 2 0 00-2-2h-4a2 2 0 00-2 2v16\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"why-feature-text\">\r\n <h4>Exclusive Partner Mark<\/h4>\r\n <p>Authorised use of your designated BDA partner mark on official institutional materials, platforms, and communications.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"br bd5\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/store\/partnerships\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary\">Apply for Partnership<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- PARTNERSHIP MODELS -->\r\n<section class=\"models\" id=\"models\">\r\n <div class=\"models-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"models-header\">\r\n <div class=\"label br bd1\" style=\"justify-content:center\">Four Pathways<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"models-title br bd2\">BDA <em>Partnership Models<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"models-subtitle br bd3\">Each partnership model is designed for a distinct institutional role within the global business development ecosystem. Select the pathway that aligns with your organisation's mandate, capabilities, and strategic objectives.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"models-grid\">\r\n\r\n <!-- ECP -->\r\n <div class=\"model-card br bd2\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-top\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ECP-Store.png\" alt=\"ECP\u2122\" class=\"model-logo\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-header\">\r\n <div class=\"model-badge\">Highest Alignment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-name\">Endorsed Certification Partner<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-acronym\">ECP\u2122<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-for\">For training centres & professional development providers<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-card-body\">\r\n <p class=\"model-desc\">The ECP\u2122 model represents the highest level of institutional alignment with BDA certification standards. ECP\u2122 partnerships are designed to ensure the consistent application, governance, and quality assurance of certification-related programmes aligned with global business development standards.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"model-features\">\r\n <li>Deliver or support BDA certification preparation programmes (BDA-CP\u2122 & BDA-SCP\u2122)<\/li>\r\n <li>Formal recognition within a globally governed certification ecosystem<\/li>\r\n <li>Access to BDA BoCK\u2122 framework and official preparation materials<\/li>\r\n <li>Listed in the official BDA Endorsed Partners Directory<\/li>\r\n <li>Authorised use of the ECP\u2122 mark on official institutional materials<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"model-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/ecp\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\">Apply as ECP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/ecp-3\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-sm\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- PDP -->\r\n <div class=\"model-card br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-top\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PDP-Store.png\" alt=\"PDP\u2122\" class=\"model-logo\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-header\">\r\n <div class=\"model-badge\">CPD Recognition<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-name\">Professional Development Provider<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-acronym\">PDP\u2122<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-for\">For training specialists & CPD programme providers<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-card-body\">\r\n <p class=\"model-desc\">The PDP\u2122 model enables organisations to deliver professional development programmes that are formally reviewed and recognised within the BDA continuing development framework \u2014 offering Professional Development Credits (PDCs) to participants.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"model-features\">\r\n <li>Deliver BDA-recognised professional development programmes<\/li>\r\n <li>Issue Professional Development Credits (PDCs) to participants<\/li>\r\n <li>Exclusive discounts on BDA products to enhance your training portfolio<\/li>\r\n <li>Listed in the BDA Professional Development Providers Directory<\/li>\r\n <li>Authorised use of the PDP\u2122 mark on official materials<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"model-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/pdp\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\">Apply as PDP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/pdp\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-sm\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- AKP -->\r\n <div class=\"model-card br bd4\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-top\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKP-Store.png\" alt=\"AKP\u2122\" class=\"model-logo\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-header\">\r\n <div class=\"model-badge\">Academic Alignment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-name\">Academic Knowledge Partner<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-acronym\">AKP\u2122<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-for\">For universities & academic institutions<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-card-body\">\r\n <p class=\"model-desc\">The AKP\u2122 model establishes collaboration with academic institutions seeking to align curricula, courses, and research with globally accepted business development knowledge standards \u2014 a non-operational, knowledge-based reference relationship awarded to educational institutions.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"model-features\">\r\n <li>Align academic curricula with the globally validated BDA BoCK\u2122 framework<\/li>\r\n <li>Limited licence to use BDA BoCK\u2122 content for non-commercial educational purposes<\/li>\r\n <li>Opportunities for joint research and intellectual collaboration with BDA<\/li>\r\n <li>Listed in the official BDA Academic Partners Directory<\/li>\r\n <li>Authorised use of the AKP\u2122 mark on official institutional platforms<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"model-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/akp\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\">Apply as AKP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/academic-knowledge-partner\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-sm\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- SAP -->\r\n <div class=\"model-card br bd5\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-top\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SAP-Store.png\" alt=\"SAP\u2122\" class=\"model-logo\">\r\n <div class=\"model-card-header\">\r\n <div class=\"model-badge\">Strategic Alliance<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-name\">Strategic Alliance Partner<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-acronym\">SAP\u2122<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-for\">For ministries, chambers & national bodies<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"model-card-body\">\r\n <p class=\"model-desc\">The SAP\u2122 model represents strategic cooperation with sovereign entities, ministries, chambers of commerce, and professional bodies that shape national and regional business development ecosystems \u2014 the highest degree of strategic collaboration with BDA.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"model-features\">\r\n <li>Co-develop national or sectoral business development standards with BDA<\/li>\r\n <li>Facilitate BDA's outreach to professional or institutional networks<\/li>\r\n <li>Thought leadership positioning as a forward-thinking enabler of international practices<\/li>\r\n <li>Integration into BDA's global strategic partner network<\/li>\r\n <li>Authorised use of the SAP\u2122 mark in official non-commercial materials<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"model-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/sap\/\" class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm\">Apply as SAP\u2122<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/partnerships\/strategic-alliance-partner\/\" class=\"btn btn-outline btn-sm\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- HOW IT WORKS -->\r\n<section class=\"process\">\r\n <div class=\"process-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"process-header\">\r\n <div class=\"process-label\">Partnership Application Process<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"process-title\">How to Become a BDA\u00ae Partner<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step br bd1\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step-num\">01<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-title\">Select Your Pathway<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-desc\">Review the four partnership models and identify the pathway that best aligns with your institution's mandate and capabilities.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step br bd2\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step-num\">02<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-title\">Submit Application<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-desc\">Complete the partnership application form with your institutional details, objectives, and alignment with BDA standards.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step-num\">03<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-title\">Review & Assessment<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-desc\">BDA's Partnership Committee reviews your application against the governance framework and institutional eligibility criteria.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step br bd4\">\r\n <div class=\"process-step-num\">04<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-title\">Onboarding & Activation<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"process-step-desc\">Upon approval, receive your official partner mark, directory listing, and access to BDA resources and governance framework.<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- COMPARISON TABLE -->\r\n<section class=\"comparison\">\r\n <div class=\"comparison-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"comparison-header\">\r\n <div class=\"label br bd1\" style=\"justify-content:center\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"comparison-title br bd2\">Which Partnership is <em style=\"font-style:italic;color:var(--sky)\">Right for You?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"comparison-subtitle br bd3\">Each BDA partnership model is designed for a distinct institutional mandate. Use this comparison to identify the pathway that best aligns with your organisation's role, capabilities, and strategic objectives.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"comp-table-wrap br bd4\">\r\n <table class=\"comp-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th style=\"width:28%\">Criteria<\/th>\r\n <th><div class=\"th-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ECP-Store.png\" alt=\"ECP\" style=\"width:70px;height:70px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;padding:6px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto 6px;\">ECP\u2122<\/div><\/th>\r\n <th><div class=\"th-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/PDP-Store.png\" alt=\"PDP\" style=\"width:70px;height:70px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;padding:6px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto 6px;\">PDP\u2122<\/div><\/th>\r\n <th><div class=\"th-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AKP-Store.png\" alt=\"AKP\" style=\"width:70px;height:70px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;padding:6px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto 6px;\">AKP\u2122<\/div><\/th>\r\n <th><div class=\"th-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SAP-Store.png\" alt=\"SAP\" style=\"width:70px;height:70px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;padding:6px;border-radius:8px;display:block;margin:0 auto 6px;\">SAP\u2122<\/div><\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Ideal For<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.75rem\">Training centres & exam prep providers<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.75rem\">CPD & professional development centers<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.75rem\">Universities & academic institutions<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.75rem\">Ministries, chambers & national bodies<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Deliver Certification Prep<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Issue PDCs Hours<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Use BDA BoCK\u2122 in Teaching<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-partial\">Full Access<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-partial\">Full Access<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-partial\">Non-commercial<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Academic Curriculum Alignment<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-partial\">Partial<\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Policy & National Framework Role<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-cross\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><line x1=\"18\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"18\"\/><line x1=\"6\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"18\" y2=\"18\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Listed in BDA Directory<\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <td><span class=\"comp-check\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"><polyline points=\"20 6 9 17 4 12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr>\r\n <td>Exclusive Partner Mark<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--sky)\">ECP\u2122 Mark<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--sky)\">PDP\u2122 Mark<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--sky)\">AKP\u2122 Mark<\/td>\r\n <td style=\"font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--sky)\">SAP\u2122 Mark<\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"comp-apply-row\">\r\n <td style=\"font-weight:700;color:var(--blue)\">Apply Now<\/td>\r\n <td><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/ecp\/\" class=\"comp-apply-btn\">Apply ECP\u2122 <svg 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><\/td>\r\n <td><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/pdp\/\" class=\"comp-apply-btn\">Apply PDP\u2122 <svg 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><\/td>\r\n <td><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/akp\/\" class=\"comp-apply-btn\">Apply AKP\u2122 <svg 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><\/td>\r\n <td><a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/sap\/\" class=\"comp-apply-btn\">Apply SAP\u2122 <svg 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><\/td>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPLES -->\r\n<section class=\"principles\">\r\n <div class=\"principles-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"principles-img-wrap br bd1\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/medium-shot-happy-people-working-scaled.webp\" alt=\"BDA Partnership Principles\" class=\"principles-img\">\r\n <div class=\"principles-badge\">\r\n <div class=\"principles-badge-num\">4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"principles-badge-text\">Structured Partnership<br>Pathways<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"label br bd1\">Partnership Principles<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"principles-title br bd2\">Institutional Trust,<br>Not <em>Commercial Affiliation<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"principles-desc br bd3\">BDA partnerships are governed by a strict institutional framework. 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