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Certification Requirements and Descriptions


Who are the RBLP® Leadership Certifications for?

99% of our customers would recommend the RBLP® series of leadership certifications to others.

89% say it will lead to better compensation and career longevity.

95% say it will increase professional trust from employers and the public.

97% have greater confidence in their professional abilities.

96% say it will lead to improved opportunities for employability and advancement.

89% say it will increase their autonomy in the workplace.

92% say it will increase recognition by peers and respect of colleagues.


RBLP

Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® (RBLP) certification is for Front-Line Supervisors

RBLP Experience Requirement

RBLP applicants must be currently serving in a front-line supervisor role. People aspiring to a supervisor role with three years of work or college experience may also sit for this exam.

Front-line supervisors provide guidance and direction to workers. They set priorities for workers and oversee their activities.

Front-line supervisors organize people to work in teams and may work alongside subordinates as a member of the team. They monitor performance and enforce policies, rules, and regulations.

Front-line supervisors have applicable technical expertise and can provide on-the-job training to workers.

RBLP Education/Training Requirement

Complete a program in Building and Leading Resilient Teams consisting of 42 hours of student preparation and 21 contact hours of instructor-led group discussion, or 7 contact hours of one-on-one coaching.

The programs offered by our Education and Training Partners meet or exceed this requirement.

RBLP Certification Exam Requirement

During the 1.5-hour oral RBLP Certification Exam, the applicant is required to show competence of factual (what), conceptual (why), and procedural knowledge (how) in each of the following competency domains:

Create a Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

RBLP Recertification Requirement

Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP level of certification.

Certification holders are required to complete a Recertification Application with professional development exercise detailing how they have implemented applicable leader tasks in the workplace during the previous three years. The RBLP recertification fee is currently $55.

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1.5-hour oral RBLP Certification Exam Cost: $875

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RBLP-C

Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® Coach (RBLP-C) certification is for Middle Managers

RBLP-C Experience Requirement

Applicants for RBLP-C certification must be currently serving in a middle manager role or have previously served in a middle manager role.

Middle managers are responsible for objectives and results in a functional department. They may provide guidance and direction to one or more front-line supervisors.

Middle managers facilitate team learning and problem-solving. They establish goals for their teams and monitor progress.

Middle managers have significant relevant expertise and experience. An organization may have multiple layers of middle management. 

RBLP-C Education/Training Requirement

Complete a program in Building and Leading Resilient Teams consisting of 42 hours of student preparation and 21 contact hours of instructor-led group discussion, or 7 contact hours of one-on-one coaching.

The programs offered by our Education and Training Partners meet or exceed this requirement.

RBLP-C Certification Exam Requirement

During the 2.5-hour oral RBLP-C Certification Exam, the applicant is required to show competence of factual (what), conceptual (why), and procedural knowledge (how) in each of the following competency domains:

Create a Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

Facilitate Team Learning

RBLP-C Recertification Requirement

Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP-C level of certification.

Certification holders are required to complete a Recertification Application with professional development exercise detailing how they have implemented applicable leader tasks in the workplace during the previous three years. The RBLP-C recertification fee is currently $75.

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This level of certification is designated “coach” because middle managers that earn the RBLP-C certification are qualified to coach front-line supervisors in the workplace to build and lead resilient teams.

2.5-hour oral RBLP-C Certification Exam Cost: $1575

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RBLP-T

Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® Trainer (RBLP-T) certification is for Senior Leaders

RBLP-T Experience Requirement

Applicants for RBLP-T certification must be currently serving in a senior leader role or have previously served in a senior leader role.

Senior leaders are responsible for cross-functional objectives and results. They may provide guidance and direction to one or more middle managers.

Senior leaders support organizational learning and change. They develop and implement strategies to achieve the organization’s vision. 

Senior leaders have substantial relevant expertise and experience. An organization may have multiple layers of senior leadership. 

RBLP-T Education/Training Requirement

Complete a program in Building and Leading Resilient Teams consisting of 42 hours of student preparation and 21 contact hours of instructor-led group discussion, or 7 contact hours of one-on-one coaching.

The programs offered by our Education and Training Partners meet or exceed this requirement.

RBLP-T Certification Exam Requirement

During the 3.5-hour oral RBLP-T Certification Exam, the applicant is required to show competence of factual (what), conceptual (why), and procedural knowledge (how) in each of the following competency domains:

Create a Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

Facilitate Team Learning

Support Organizational Learning

RBLP-T Recertification Requirement

Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP-T level of certification.

Certification holders are required to complete a Recertification Application with professional development exercise detailing how they have implemented applicable leader tasks in the workplace during the previous three years. The RBLP-T recertification fee is currently $95.

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This level of certification is designated “trainer” because senior leaders that earn the RBLP-T certification are qualified to train front-line supervisors and middle managers in the workplace to sit for the RBLP and RBLP-C certification exams.

RBLP-T credential holders with significant leadership and teaching experience may be qualified (determined by organization) to train all three levels of RBLP certification in the workplace or for an Authorized Education and Training Partner.

3.5-hour oral RBLP-T Certification Exam Cost: $2375

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