Resilience-Building Leader Program (RBLP®) is the credentialing body for the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional® certifications. Our mission is to certify leaders that know how to build and lead resilient teams.
For decades, employers have relied on a variety of management certifications to ensure that employees understood the basics of project management, human resource management, and IT management. Resilience-Building Leader Program was founded in January 2018 by Dr. Gene Coughlin to fill a critical need for leader certifications in the training and education marketplace. We are the only nationally-recognized leader certification program.
Yes. Thousands of people that now work at the best companies in the U.S. and abroad have earned our leader certifications. Colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada teach the Building and Leading Resilient Teams course that prepares people to take our certification exams. Our leader certifications are recognized by the Department of Labor and listed in the CareerOneStop Certification Finder.
Our leader certifications are also approved by the Department of Defense for the Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) program for military service members. Our certifications are approved by the Department of Veteran Affairs for G.I. Bill® reimbursement.
Because in any organization, getting the work done can be hard. Sometimes, it can be really hard. Resilient teams thrive in challenging environments because they can overcome adversity, and then adapt and grow together.
Leaders build resilient teams by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, and providing purpose. Building resilient teams makes team learning possible. Team learning is the foundation of organizational learning and change.
Better Compensation and Career Longevity. Earning a leader certification can make you more attractive to current and potential employers. This can lead to a higher salary because certified leaders are considered more skilled and capable. Moreover, the knowledge and skills that you gain from earning a leader certification can contribute to a longer, more stable career.
Greater Confidence in Professional Abilities. Getting certified is a structured learning and assessment experience that improves your leadership abilities. Earning a leader certification is likely to introduce you to new ideas and concepts. Gaining a comprehensive understanding of leader tasks will instill a greater sense of confidence in yourself.
Increased Autonomy in the Workplace. With the knowledge and skills gained from earning a leadership certification, you can expect more autonomy at work. Current and future employers will be more likely to give you additional responsibilities and decision-making authority.
Increased Professional Trust from Employers and the Public. Earning a leadership certification demonstrates your commitment to professionalism. Current and potential employers will place more trust in you because you are a certified leader. Getting certified will also help you earn the trust of your organization’s customers, clients, and the public.
Improved Opportunities for Employability and Advancement. Earning a leadership certification will help you stand out in the job market. Leader certification demonstrates your understanding of how to improve motivation and commitment, boost teamwork, and raise morale in the workplace. This will make you a strong candidate for job opportunities, promotions, and assignments.
Increased Recognition by Peers and Respect of Colleagues. Earning a leadership certification not only brings formal recognition but can also lead to increased respect from your peers and colleagues. Being seen as a credible and effective leader will benefit your professional reputation.
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) is our core leader certification. Supervisors and above are eligible.
People who earn the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP) certification are qualified to build and lead resilient teams in the workplace by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, and providing purpose.
Applicants for RBLP leader certification must have at least three years of work and/or college experience.
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) is our Coach certification. Managers and above are eligible.
People who earn the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach (RBLP-C) certification are qualified to build and lead resilient teams in the workplace by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, providing purpose, and facilitating team learning.
RBLP-C certified leaders are also qualified to provide leadership coaching to supervisors and other managers in the workplace.
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) is our Trainer certification. Senior managers are eligible.
People who earn the Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer (RBLP-T) certification are qualified to build and lead resilient teams in the workplace by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, providing purpose, facilitating team learning, and supporting organizational learning.
RBLP-T certified leaders are also qualified to provide leadership coaching to managers and other senior managers in the workplace. RBLP-T certified leaders can provide exam prep training for the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exams.
No. You can start at the level you are qualified for.
The first step is to Apply for Certification. Our application takes less than 10 minutes to complete. When you apply, our team will reach out via email and/or text to assist you with any questions you have about the exam prep training and the leader certification exams.
Maybe. Lot’s of organizations will reimburse employees for professional development courses and nationally recognized certification exams. Use these templates to request exam prep training course and certification exam fee reimbursement from your employer.
Resilience-Building Leader Program developed the Building and Leading Resilient Teams curriculum that prepares people to take the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exams. We license our curriculum to colleges, universities, and training companies across the U.S. and Canada.
The Building and Leading Resilient Teams curriculum is designed to “flip” the classroom. Outside the classroom, students complete reading assignments and answer reflection questions about their unique leader/follower experience. Inside the classroom, students participate in an instructor-led group discussion of the leader tasks and supporting concepts.
Applicants for RBLP certification can complete an instructor-led exam prep course. The online Building and Leading Resilient Teams (3 modules for RBLP exam prep) courses offered by our growing network of Training and Education Partners meet this requirement.
Applicants for RBLP certification can also study on their own using the RBLP Exam Prep Study Tool for on $24.95 for a month of access. The Study Tool uses spaced repetition technology and includes quizzes with scenario-based questions that test your knowledge. Flashcards of key terms and ideas, audio versions of the lesson plans, and additional bonus video content are also included.
Applicants for RBLP-C certification must complete an instructor-led exam prep course. The online Building and Leading Resilient Teams (5 modules for RBLP-C exam prep) courses offered by our growing network of Training and Education Partners meet this requirement.
Applicants for RBLP-T certification must complete an instructor-led exam prep course. The online Building and Leading Resilient Teams (7 modules for RBLP-T exam prep) courses offered by our growing network of Training and Education Partners meet this requirement.
We authorize 4-year colleges and universities to teach instructor-led Building and Leading Resilient Teams courses (3, 5, and 7 modules) that prepare people for the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exams.
We also authorize 2-year community and technical colleges to offer these courses as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) approved and funded training opportunity.
See our Authorized Education Partners page.
We authorize training companies to teach instructor-led Building and Leading Resilient Teams courses (3, 5, and 7 modules) that prepare people for the RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exams.
See our Authorized Training Partners page.
Yes we are! We are authorizing new Training and Education Partners in all 400+ metro areas in the U.S. and Canada. See our RBLP by Metro Areas page. Contact Mark Holman on LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] to learn more.
Yes. The Army COOL/CA program funds RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exam fees. The Army also pays for the exam prep courses that prepare people to take the certification exams. Visit Army COOL/CA to learn more about Active, Reserve, and National Guard eligibility. Our understanding is that Army enlisted, officers, and some civilians employees are eligible for COOL/CA funding.
Army units can pay for exam prep training and certification exams with unit funding (SF182). Our partners below are Army approved to provide the exam prep course.
Yes. The Air Force COOL program funds RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exam fees. The Air Force also pays for the exam prep courses that prepare people to take the certification exams. Visit Air Force COOL to learn more about Active, Reserve, and Air National Guard eligibility. Our understanding is that Air Force enlisted and some civilian employees are eligible for COOL funding.
Air Force units can pay for exam prep training and certification exams with unit funding (SF182). Our partners below are Air Force approved to provide the exam prep course.
Yes. The Coast Guard COOL program funds RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exam fees. The Coast Guard also pays for the exam prep courses that prepare people to take the certification exams. Visit Coast Guard COOL to learn more about Active and Reserve eligibility. Our understanding is that Coast Guard enlisted, officers, and some civilian employees are eligible for COOL funding.
Coast Guard units can pay for exam prep training and certification exams with unit funding (SF182). Our partners below are Coast Guard approved to provide the exam prep course.
Yes. The Marine Corps COOL program funds RBLP, RBLP-C, and RBLP-T certification exam fees. Unfortunately, the Marine Corps doesn’t pay for exam prep training for any certifications. Visit Marine Corps COOL to learn more about Active and Reserve eligibility. Our understanding is that Marine Corps enlisted and some civilian employees are eligible for COOL funding.
Marine Corps units can pay for exam prep training and certification exams with unit funding (SF182). Some of our partners offer special pricing on the exam prep course for Marines.
No. The Navy is the only service that does not pay for our certification exams. Our understanding is that some Navy civilian employees are eligible for COOL funding. Navy units can pay for exam prep training and certification exams with unit funding (SF182).
In general, we recommend the following correlation:
RBLP certification
Serving in or eligible for paygrades E4-E5.
RBLP-C certification
Serving in or eligible for paygrades E6-E7, W1-W2, O1-O2.
RBLP-T certification
Serving in or eligible for paygrades E8-E9, W3-W5, O3 and above.
Keep in mind that these are only recommendations and some military personnel serve in billets above their paygrade. Reserve and Guard personnel may apply for the level of certification applicable to their civilian employment.
Our certification exams assess your factual (what), conceptual (why), and procedural knowledge (how) of these leader competencies.
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We are not a membership organization. There are no membership fees to join our community of practice. What’s that? A community of practice is a group of people bound together by what they have learned through mutual interest and engagement in a particular activity. The RBLP Community of Practice is bound together by a shared interest in Building and Leading Resilient Teams.
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Our office hours are Mon-Thu: 9am – 4pm PT and Fri: 9am – 1pm PT. We work hard around here, so we take a half-day off every Friday.
Resilience-Building Leader Program is incorporated in the state of Delaware.
We do not accept applications for the exam administrator positions. To be qualified, a person must have 20+ years of leadership experience, an RBLP-T certification, and a terminal degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DBA). We know who they are and we recruit them as needed.
We previously provided internship opportunities to transitioning military personnel via the Skillbridge program from 2020 to 2021. It’s an excellent program and the eight interns we hosted did an outstanding job for us. However, we are sourcing interns from other sources now. We may participate in Skillbridge again in the future.
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