What is Business Relationship Management? And what is the value it provides to an organization?
Why do organizations need to move beyond traditional goals of profit and products? And instead, embrace goals appropriate for a relationship-centered organization?
Why is it important to integrate BRM into every element of your organization?
What is the importance of educating your organization on how a mature the BRM capability? It will not only build partnerships. It also, evolves culture, drives value, and satisfies purpose.
How to apply BRM to the triple bottom line of your organization: people, purpose, and planet?
What are the basic knowledge, skills, and mindsets of the BRM role?
Which core BRM approaches, tools, and templates are used to achieve results?
What is the value and the impact of the BRM capability on an organization? Learn all about and complete a draft of the BRM Capability Workbook.
In summary, the BRM Professional course focuses on foundational knowledge and comprehension of:
The BRM Capability:
Evolve Culture
Build Partnerships
Drive Value
Satisfy Purpose
The BRM Role
The BRM Team
The Leveling Up Your BRMP Knowledge bridges learners of the Legacy BRMP course to the new course. It addresses the new BRMP topics at a high level. The course comes with the new BRMP Participant Guide. However, the BRMP Textbook, and the two BRMP Workbooks are not included.
Format BRMP Program
Live Online or In-Person
Live Online or In-Person
The BRMP certification program is live online or in-person at a physical location.
We believe:
The art of building business relationships is best mastered through interactive, instructor-led training.
Our in-person format enables rich discussions, real-time feedback, and valuable peer-to-peer learning experiences that simply can’t be replicated in self-paced environments.
The dynamic nature of relationship management demands collaborative learning spaces where participants can explore nuanced scenarios, share diverse perspectives, and benefit from the expertise of certified trainers who can provide contextual insights and personalized guidance.
Your trainer is more than happy to conduct, at no charge to you, a BRM Executive Brief for your leadership team after the completion of the course.
Live Online or In-Person
Live Online or In-Person
Duration BRMP Course
The effort involved with completing the live online or in-person BRMP course is three days or five half-days. This includes the certification exam at the end of the last day.
Upon request, we deliver a five half-day course.
Duration Leveling Up Your BRMP Knowledge Course
The effort involved with completing the live online or in-person Leveling Up Your BRMP Knowledge course is one day. There is no exam.
Upon request, we deliver a two half-day course.
BRMP Certification Exam
Live Online or In-Person
The BRMP certification exam is a 50-minute exam. All exams are paper-based. Your accredited trainer is also your proctor. We purposely follow this approach to decrease your exam anxiety.
During the exam, you will be tested on recalling terms and key facts about concepts, principles, and techniques from the course materials.
Furthermore, you can expect questions testing you whether you understand these key facts, concepts, principles, techniques, and examples from the course materials.
The exam can be taken in English, French, German, and Spanish. Candidates who wish to take the exam in another language than English are encouraged to share this preference at the time of registration.
All BRM certification exams are administered by APMG International.
BRMP Certification Courses are for:
Live Online or In-Person
Anyone interested in maximizing business value through mature and trust-based business relationships
Individuals working in IT, Human Resources, Finance, Vendor and Facilities Management, or in Legal
Those working in Sales and Marketing, Customer Experience Management, and Strategic Alliance Management
Anyone who has a VP, Director or Manager job title, as well as business owners, and entrepreneurs
Business Relationship Managers, Business Partners, or those in similar roles
Quality Managers and Service Level Managers
Portfolio Managers, Product Managers, Service Owners, Program and Project Managers
Business Analysts, and Organizational Change Managers
Enterprise and Service Architects, and Strategists
Anyone managing internal or external Service Providers, Vendors, Suppliers, or Business Partners
Anyone working in a Shared Services organization.
Live Online, or In-Person
Live Online, or In-Person
Live Online or In-Person BRMP Course Fees
The fees for the BRMP Certification Course and the Leveling Up Your BRMP Knowledge Course depend on the delivery format.
Complement Certification Training With A Business Coach
While certification training provides valuable knowledge and credentials, it often doesn’t address the nuanced interpersonal skills, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities that set top performers apart. Business coaching fills this critical gap by providing personalized guidance to help you leverage your expertise, navigate workplace dynamics, and accelerate your career trajectory through targeted feedback and accountability.
Bridge the Gap: Why Certification Alone Isn’t Enough for Professional Excellence.
With over decades of proven success transforming both individuals and organizations, our coaching services provide the crucial bridge between understanding what needs to be done and masterfully executing it in real-world situations. Our experienced coaches have helped hundreds of professionals like you turn their certification knowledge into tangible career advancement and measurable business results.
Choose from several attractive coaching options that fit your personal needs and career aspirations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us if you can’t find your question answered. We’re happy to help you. Always!
BRMP
A Business Relationship Management Professional (BRMP) course is a three-day course. Upon request we also offer the BRMP course over five half days.
The moment you confirm your seat, you will receive the course materials. These include a pre-course assignment. Completing it prior to the class, significantly increases your chances of passing for the certification exam. Plus, you get a lot more out the class itself. The study guide counts over 300 pages. And studying prior to the class, eliminates the need to study during the evenings of the class.
The BRMP course is concluded on the last day with a 50-minute certification exam.
Wondering what a BRMP course is all about? Attend one of our upcoming free 30-minute non-commercial webinars “BRMP Certification Course: Know What To Expect“. Reserve your free seat here.
The moment you confirm your seat, you will receive the course materials. These include a pre-course assignment. Completing it prior to the class, significantly increases your chances of passing for the certification exam by at least 50%. Plus, you get a lot more out the class itself. The study guide counts over 700 pages.
During the evening hours of the training class you are expected to complete homework assignments lasting between 30-40 minutes every evening.
The CBRM course is concluded on the last day with a 150-minute certification exam.
The moment you confirm your seat, you will receive the course materials. Studying prior to the course is optional and not required.
BRM Executive Brief
A BRM Executive Brief is a 1-hour executive-level overview. Upon request, the brief is tailored to your needs. This includes the duration of the overview which can be extended to 2-3 hours.
ISO 44001 Courses
Note: ISO 44001 courses are conducted by our strategic business partner ISO Compliance Services. The links below will take you to their website.
The ISO 44001 Foundation certification training course is a 2-day course. The course is concluded with a 60-minute exam.
The ISO 44001 Implementer certification training course is a 3-day course. The course is concluded with a 50-minute assessment interview.
The ISO 44001 Auditor certification training course is a 2-3-day course. The duration depends on your experience with Business Relationship Management and with auditing ISO management systems. The course is concluded with a 60-minute exam.
More Information
Please refer to the course details of every certification course that we offer for the specific course duration of each course.
Yes, certification typically leads to better job opportunities and higher salaries. Studies show certified professionals earn 15-20% more than non-certified peers and are more likely to be considered for promotions. On average, CBRM certified professionals earn salaries in the $100,000+ range. It is not uncommon for certified BRMs to progress into leadership positions after a successful career as a BRM, including VP and C-suite positions.
Career Advancement Benefits:
85% of certified professionals report receiving a promotion within 18 months
Enhanced credibility in client/stakeholder meetings
Qualification for specialized roles and projects
Access to exclusive professional networks
Stronger resume positioning for competitive positions
Greater confidence in professional capabilities
International recognition in global markets
Possessing a BRMP certificate is required to take the CBRM course.
It is not needed to take a BRM Fundamentals course before taking the BRMP course.
It is recommended, to take a BRM Fundamentals course or a BRMP course before taking an ISO 44001 course, however this is not required. Particularly the BRMP course will fill your BRM toolkit which will benefit your efforts to achieve ISO 44001 certification from a practical point of view.
Choosing First Certification:
Analyze job postings in your desired role
Consult industry leaders and mentors
Consider your 5-year career plan
Research certification recognition in target companies
Evaluate prerequisite requirements
Look at certification combinations that complement each other
Factor in your current skill gaps
Please refer to the course details of every certification course that we offer for the specific course sequencing of each course.
BRMP and CBRM certification training costs typically range from $1,800-$3,000, including study materials and exam fees. However, when confirming multiple participants, attractive discounts are offered of up to 60%. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement, and the investment often pays for itself through increased earning potential.
Cost Breakdown:
Training program: $1,800-3,000
Study materials: included
Exam fees: included
Practice tests: included
Travel expenses of the trainer (if applicable): not included
Your travel expenses (if applicable): not included
Optional boot camps combining BRMP and CBRM: $4,000
Professional membership fees with BRM Institute: $225 annually (2024 fees)
The CBRM certification require ongoing professional development through continuing professional development units (CPDs), typically 120 hours, or 120 CPDs, every 3 years.
Certification Maintenance:
Annual requirements vary by certification body
Online courses also count toward credits
Speaking engagements can earn double credits
Writing industry articles qualifies for credits
Attending conferences and workshops
Volunteering in professional associations
Teaching or mentoring opportunities
None of the other BRM courses we offer required certification maintenance. You are certified for life.
Please refer to the BRM Institute’s website for details about certification maintenance. BRM Institute may update their maintenance program from time to time.
Success rates vary by certification but typically range from 65-80% for first-time test takers who complete a structured preparation program. Good news! We pride ourselves with 100% first-time pass rates for 99% of our courses.
Exam Success Factors:
Structured study plan increases success rate by 40%
100% attendance and active course participation increases success rate by 50%
Regular practice tests improve scores by 25%
Group study sessions boost understanding
One-on-one tutoring is available for challenging areas
Exam preparation workshops (if applicable)
Test-taking strategies training
Stress management techniques
Foundational training usually requires no studying prior to or during the course assuming you actively participate and experience no distractions.
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