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.c-bock-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:480px){\r\n .c-steps-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}\r\n .c-cta-btns{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch}\r\n .c-cta-btn-white,.c-cta-btn-sky{justify-content:center}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n HERO\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-hero\">\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-bg\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-ov\"><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-grid\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-content\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-text\">\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-eyebrow\">\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-eyebrow-dot\"><\/div>\r\n BDA® Professional Certifications\r\n <\/div>\r\n <h1 class=\"c-hero-title\">\r\n The Global Standard in<br>\r\n <em>Business Development<\/em><br>\r\n Certification\r\n <\/h1>\r\n <p class=\"c-hero-desc\">\r\n BDA® certifications are the world's only globally recognised credentials dedicated to the business development profession \u2014 built on the BDA BoCK™ framework and governed by an independent international body.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">\r\n Explore BDA-CP™\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"#c-quiz\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-ghost-white\">Which Cert is Right for Me?<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-card\">\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-card-title\">BDA® Certifications<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-cards\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"c-cert-mini\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-CP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-CP\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-info\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-name\">BDA-CP™<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-level\">Certified Professional · Foundational<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"c-cert-mini-arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"c-cert-mini\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-SCP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-SCP\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-info\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-name\">BDA-SCP™<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-mini-level\">Senior Certified Professional · Advanced<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"c-cert-mini-arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-hero-trust\">\r\n <div class=\"c-trust-item\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Globally Recognised Credentials\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-trust-item\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><path d=\"M2 12h20\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Active in 90+ Countries\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-trust-item\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M2 3h6a4 4 0 014 4v14a3 3 0 00-3-3H2z\"\/><path d=\"M22 3h-6a4 4 0 00-4 4v14a3 3 0 013-3h7z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Based on BDA BoCK™ 2026\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-trust-item\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"11\" width=\"18\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M7 11V7a5 5 0 0110 0v4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n Online Proctored Exam\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-trust-item\">\r\n <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 00-4-4H5a4 4 0 00-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n 1,500+ Certified Professionals\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n WHAT IS BDA CERTIFICATION\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-what\">\r\n <div class=\"c-what-inner\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-what-visual br\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-business-people-reading-book-together-scaled.webp\"\r\n alt=\"BDA Certification\"\r\n class=\"c-what-img\"\r\n >\r\n <div class=\"c-what-badge\">\r\n <span class=\"c-what-badge-num\">2<\/span>\r\n <div class=\"c-what-badge-text\">Global BD<br>Certifications<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-what-text\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel br\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>What is BDA Certification?<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-what-title br bd1\">\r\n The Only Globally Governed<br>\r\n <em>BD Credential<\/em>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub c-what-desc br bd2\">\r\n BDA® certifications are the world's first and only globally governed credentials dedicated exclusively to the business development profession. Unlike generic sales or marketing certifications, BDA credentials are built on the BDA BoCK™ \u2014 a comprehensive, peer-reviewed framework developed by BD practitioners across six continents.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"c-what-points br bd3\">\r\n <li>Developed by a non-profit, independent professional body<\/li>\r\n <li>Based on 14 Core Competency Domains and 7 Performance Domains<\/li>\r\n <li>Recognised by organisations and employers in 90+ countries<\/li>\r\n <li>Online proctored exam \u2014 take it anywhere in the world<\/li>\r\n <li>Includes a digital badge and verifiable certificate<\/li>\r\n <li>Recertification required every 3 years to stay current<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"br bd4\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified-with-bda\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\">How to Get Certified<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n TWO CERTIFICATIONS\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-certs\">\r\n <div class=\"bc\">\r\n <div class=\"c-certs-header br\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Our Certifications<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-certs-title\">Two Levels. One <em>Global Standard.<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub c-certs-sub\">Choose the certification that matches your experience and career goals \u2014 both are built on the same rigorous BDA BoCK™ framework.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-cards-grid\">\r\n\r\n <!-- BDA-CP -->\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card br bd1\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/happy-businessman-using-laptop-with-cup-coffee-wooden-desk-scaled.webp\" alt=\"BDA-CP\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-img-ov\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-logo-row\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-CP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-CP Logo\">\r\n <span class=\"c-cert-level\">Foundational Level<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-name\">Business Development<br>Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-abbr\">BDA-CP™<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"c-cert-tagline\">The foundational global credential for business development professionals \u2014 validating core BD competencies across all industries and sectors.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"c-cert-highlights\">\r\n <li>Ideal for professionals with 1\u20134 years of BD experience<\/li>\r\n <li>Covers all 14 Core Competency Domains of the BDA BoCK™<\/li>\r\n <li>120-question online proctored exam (4 hours)<\/li>\r\n <li>Passing score: 70% or above<\/li>\r\n <li>Digital badge + verifiable certificate upon passing<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-cp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" style=\"font-size:.84rem;padding:11px 20px\">Explore BDA-CP™<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-details\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\" style=\"font-size:.84rem;padding:10px 18px\">Exam Details<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- BDA-SCP -->\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card br bd2\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-img\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"photo\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/successful-businesspeople-with-arms-crossed-office-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"BDA-SCP\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-img-ov\"><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-card-body\">\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-logo-row\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-SCP-Store.png\" alt=\"BDA-SCP Logo\">\r\n <span class=\"c-cert-level\">Advanced Level<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-name\">Senior Business Development<br>Certified Professional<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-abbr\">BDA-SCP™<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"c-cert-tagline\">The advanced global credential for senior BD leaders \u2014 validating strategic, leadership, and organisational BD capabilities at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"c-cert-highlights\">\r\n <li>Designed for senior professionals with 5+ years of BD experience<\/li>\r\n <li>Covers advanced strategic and leadership BD competencies<\/li>\r\n <li>120-question online proctored exam (4 hours)<\/li>\r\n <li>Passing score: 70% or above<\/li>\r\n <li>Prerequisite: BDA-CP™ or equivalent experience<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <div class=\"c-cert-btns\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-sky\" style=\"font-size:.84rem;padding:11px 20px\">Explore BDA-SCP™<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/exam-details\/\" class=\"bbtn bbtn-outline\" style=\"font-size:.84rem;padding:10px 18px\">Exam Details<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n QUIZ \u2014 Which Certification is Right for You?\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-quiz\" id=\"c-quiz\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-inner\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-header br\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Find Your Fit<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-quiz-title\">Which Certification is <em>Right for You?<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub c-quiz-sub\">Answer 4 quick questions and we'll recommend the best BDA® certification for your profile.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-box br bd1\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-progress-bar\"><div class=\"c-quiz-progress-fill\" id=\"quizProgress\"><\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Questions -->\r\n <div id=\"quizQuestions\">\r\n\r\n <!-- Q1 -->\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-q-block\" data-q=\"1\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-step-label\">Question 1 of 4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-question\">How many years of experience do you have in business development or a closely related field?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-options\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"1\" data-val=\"junior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Less than 1 year \u2014 I am just starting my BD journey\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"1\" data-val=\"junior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n 1 to 3 years \u2014 I have some hands-on BD experience\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"1\" data-val=\"mid\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n 3 to 5 years \u2014 I am an experienced BD professional\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"1\" data-val=\"senior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n 5+ years \u2014 I am a senior BD leader or manager\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-nav\">\r\n <div><\/div>\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-next\" id=\"q1next\" disabled>Next Question<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Q2 -->\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-q-block\" data-q=\"2\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-step-label\">Question 2 of 4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-question\">What best describes your current role?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-options\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"2\" data-val=\"junior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n BD Executive, Associate, or Coordinator\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"2\" data-val=\"mid\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n BD Manager or Senior BD Professional\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"2\" data-val=\"senior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n BD Director, VP, or C-Suite Executive\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"2\" data-val=\"junior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Student, career changer, or aspiring BD professional\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-nav\">\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-back\" data-target=\"1\">Back<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-next\" id=\"q2next\" disabled>Next Question<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Q3 -->\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-q-block\" data-q=\"3\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-step-label\">Question 3 of 4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-question\">What is your primary goal in pursuing a BDA® certification?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-options\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"3\" data-val=\"junior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Validate my foundational BD knowledge and skills\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"3\" data-val=\"mid\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Advance my career and earn a recognised credential\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"3\" data-val=\"senior\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Demonstrate strategic leadership in BD at a senior level\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"3\" data-val=\"mid\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Align my team or organisation with global BD standards\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-nav\">\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-back\" data-target=\"2\">Back<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-next\" id=\"q3next\" disabled>Next Question<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <!-- Q4 -->\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-q-block\" data-q=\"4\" style=\"display:none\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-step-label\">Question 4 of 4<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-question\">Do you currently hold the BDA-CP™ certification or an equivalent recognised BD credential?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-options\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"4\" data-val=\"no-cp\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n No \u2014 I do not hold the BDA-CP™ or equivalent\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"4\" data-val=\"has-cp\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Yes \u2014 I hold the BDA-CP™ certification\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option\" data-q=\"4\" data-val=\"has-cp\">\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-option-dot\"><\/div>\r\n Yes \u2014 I hold an equivalent recognised BD credential\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-nav\">\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-back\" data-target=\"3\">Back<\/button>\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-next\" id=\"q4next\" disabled>See My Recommendation<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div><!-- \/quizQuestions -->\r\n\r\n <!-- Result -->\r\n <div class=\"c-quiz-result\" id=\"quizResult\">\r\n <div id=\"quizResultContent\"><\/div>\r\n <button class=\"c-quiz-restart\" id=\"quizRestart\">Retake the Quiz<\/button>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div><!-- \/c-quiz-box -->\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n STEPS TO CERTIFICATION\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-steps\">\r\n <div class=\"bc\">\r\n <div class=\"c-steps-header br\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>How to Get Certified<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-steps-title\">Steps to <em>BDA® Certification<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub\" style=\"max-width:440px;margin:0 auto\">Five straightforward steps from eligibility check to earning your global BD credential.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-steps-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step br bd1\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step-num\">01<\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"c-step-title\">Check Eligibility<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"c-step-desc\">Review the experience and educational requirements for your chosen certification level.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-step br bd2\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step-num\">02<\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"c-step-title\">Study the BoCK™<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"c-step-desc\">Prepare using the BDA BoCK™ 2026 and the official BDA Certification Study Plan.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-step br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step-num\">03<\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"c-step-title\">Register for Exam<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"c-step-desc\">Complete your exam registration through the BDA online portal and schedule your preferred date.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-step br bd4\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step-num\">04<\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"c-step-title\">Pass the Online Exam<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"c-step-desc\">Take the online proctored exam from anywhere in the world. Achieve 70% or above to pass.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-step br\" style=\"transition-delay:.4s\">\r\n <div class=\"c-step-num\">05<\/div>\r\n <h4 class=\"c-step-title\">Earn Your Credential<\/h4>\r\n <p class=\"c-step-desc\">Receive your digital badge, verifiable certificate, and join the global BDA certified community.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n BOCK SECTION\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-bock\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-inner\">\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-visual br\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-img-wrap\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1769270780497-b696d06a-38d4-4cb6-99bb-44cb9f28ac26_1.jpg\"\r\n alt=\"BDA BoCK Guide\"\r\n class=\"c-bock-img\"\r\n >\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/BDA-BoCK-scaled.png\"\r\n alt=\"BDA BoCK Framework\"\r\n class=\"c-bock-framework\"\r\n >\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-text\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel br\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>The Knowledge Foundation<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-bock-title br bd1\">\r\n Built on the<br>\r\n <em>BDA BoCK™ 2026<\/em>\r\n <\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub c-bock-desc br bd2\">\r\n Every BDA certification exam is based on the BDA Body of Competency & Knowledge (BDA BoCK™) \u2014 the world's most comprehensive framework for the business development profession. The 2026 Global Edition is the definitive reference for all BDA-CP™ and BDA-SCP™ candidates.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stats br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-num\">251<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-label\">Pages of BD knowledge<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-num\">7<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-label\">Performance Domains<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-num\">14<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-label\">Core Competency Domains<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat\">\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-num\">2026<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-bock-stat-label\">Global Edition<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"c-study-strip br bd4\">\r\n <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n src=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BDA_Certification_Study_Plan_page-0001.jpg\"\r\n alt=\"BDA Study Plan\"\r\n class=\"c-study-img\"\r\n >\r\n <div class=\"c-study-text\">\r\n <div class=\"c-study-title\">BDA Certification Study Plan<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-study-desc\">A structured study guide to help you prepare for the BDA-CP™ and BDA-SCP™ exams efficiently.<\/div>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/product\/bda-certification-study-plan\/\" class=\"c-study-link\">\r\n Get the Study Plan\r\n <svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n COMPARISON TABLE\r\n ============================================================ -->\r\n<section class=\"c-compare\">\r\n <div class=\"bc\">\r\n <div class=\"c-compare-header br\">\r\n <div class=\"blabel\" style=\"margin:0 auto 18px\"><div class=\"blabel-dot\"><\/div>Compare Certifications<\/div>\r\n <h2 class=\"btitle c-compare-title\">BDA-CP™ vs <em>BDA-SCP™<\/em><\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"bsub\" style=\"max-width:480px;margin:0 auto\">A side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right certification level.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-table-wrap br bd1\">\r\n <table class=\"c-table\">\r\n <thead>\r\n <tr>\r\n <th style=\"text-align:left\">Feature<\/th>\r\n <th>BDA-CP™<\/th>\r\n <th>BDA-SCP™<\/th>\r\n <\/tr>\r\n <\/thead>\r\n <tbody>\r\n <tr class=\"c-group-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Eligibility<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Experience Required<\/td><td>1\u20134 years BD experience<\/td><td>5+ years BD experience<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Prerequisite Certification<\/td><td class=\"c-cross\">None required<\/td><td>BDA-CP™ or equivalent<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"c-group-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Exam Details<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Number of Questions<\/td><td>120 questions<\/td><td>120 questions<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exam Duration<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><td>4 hours<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Passing Score<\/td><td>70%<\/td><td>70%<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exam Format<\/td><td>Online Proctored<\/td><td>Online Proctored<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Exam Language<\/td><td>English & Arabic<\/td><td>English & Arabic <\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr class=\"c-group-row\"><td colspan=\"3\">Credential<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Digital Badge<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Verifiable Certificate<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>Recertification Period<\/td><td>Every 3 years<\/td><td>Every 3 years<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <tr><td>BDA Member Directory Listing<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><td class=\"c-check\">Included<\/td><\/tr>\r\n <\/tbody>\r\n <\/table>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- ============================================================\r\n INTERNAL LINKS\r\n 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Foundational level<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"c-link-arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/bda-scp\/\" class=\"c-link-card br bd2\">\r\n <div class=\"c-link-icon\">\r\n <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-link-text\">\r\n <div class=\"c-link-title\">BDA-SCP™ Certification<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-link-desc\">Senior Certified Professional \u00b7 Advanced level<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"c-link-arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/bda-global.org\/en\/certifications\/how-to-get-certified-with-bda\/\" class=\"c-link-card br bd3\">\r\n <div class=\"c-link-icon\">\r\n <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M9 11l3 3L22 4\"\/><path d=\"M21 12v7a2 2 0 01-2 2H5a2 2 0 01-2-2V5a2 2 0 012-2h11\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-link-text\">\r\n <div class=\"c-link-title\">How to Get Certified with BDA?<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"c-link-desc\">Step-by-step certification guide<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <svg class=\"c-link-arrow\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg>\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n <a 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