Strategic Alliance Partner - SAP™
A non-operational partnership granted to regulatory, professional, or national-level entities that support BDA’s global positioning and enable its thought leadership through strategic access, policy alignment, or institutional endorsement.
What is SAP™ Partnership?
The Strategic Alliance Partner (SAP)™ is the highest form of institutional collaboration with BDA. It is awarded to government ministries, national associations, chambers of commerce, and other influential organizations that play a vital role in promoting professional standards in business development.
- Partial or full adoption of BDA BoCK concepts
- Promote professional practices within its networks
- Cooperation in building joint national or professional frameworks
This partnership does not involve training delivery or certification rights. Instead, it reflects the partner's strategic role in expanding BDA’s presence, facilitating national or regional engagement, and embedding BDA BoCK™ concepts in broader professional or policy frameworks.
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Partnership Requirements
Other partnership
Exclusive Certification Provider - ECP™
This partnership is dedicated to major training centers that wish to offer exclusive BDA professional programs such as BDA-CP & BDA-SCP.
Professional Development Provider - PDP™
This partnership grants training and professional development specialists the opportunity to become BDA-certified Providers.
Academic Knowledge Partner - AKP™
a non-operational reference relationship awarded to educational institutions that teach business development concepts in line with the BDA BoCK™
Benefits of the Partnership
Global Institutional Recognition
Official designation as a Strategic Alliance Partner by BDA enhances the entity’s standing as a reference authority in professional development.
Participation in Policy and Framework Design
Opportunities to co-develop national or sectoral business development standards with BDA.
Thought Leadership Positioning
Affirms the entity’s role as a forward-thinking enabler of international professional practices.
Access to a Global Network
Integration into BDA’s strategic partner network for cross-border influence and collaboration.
Can the partner use BDA’s logo?
Only the SAP™ mark may be used in official, non-commercial materials related to the partnership.
Does this partnership grant certification or training rights?
No. SAP™ is a non-operational alliance and does not involve delivery of BDA programs.
