RBLP CERTIFICATION and Requirements

Organizations need front-line supervisors that can build resilient  teams. Building resilient teams that can work together to overcome  adversity in a challenging environment is a core competency for leaders  at all levels. Resilient teams are stronger together and they make  organizational learning and change possible.

Applicants for RBLP certification must currently serve in a front-line supervisor role or have three years of work experience. 

Front-line supervisor work experience defined. 

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. 

Correlation of front-line supervisor work experience to military paygrades. 

U.S.  military personnel (or AU, NZ, UK, and CA equivalents) currently  serving at paygrades E4 and E5 are eligible for RBLP certification.  Military veterans that have previously served at these paygrades are also eligible. 

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 Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

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RBLP  Recertification Requirements: Recertification is required every three  years. Applicants are required to schedule and attend the RBLP Recertification Course conducted  via video conference and pay the recertification course fee (currently  $55) in order to keep their RBLP certification current.

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Organizations need middle managers that can build resilient teams and  facilitate team learning. Demands for process improvement and innovation  are commonplace. Adapting to change means that teams must learn new  policies, processes, and procedures. Facilitating team learning is  essential for problem-solving.

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

Middle manager work experience defined. 

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 teams in their departments and monitor progress.  Middle managers have significant relevant expertise and experience. An  organization may have multiple layers of middle management. 

Correlation of middle manager work experience to military paygrades. 

U.S.  military personnel (or AU, NZ, UK, and CA equivalents) currently  serving at paygrades O1, O2, W1, and E6, are eligible for RBLP-C  certification. Military veterans that have previously served at these paygrades are also eligible. 

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 Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

Facilitate Team Learning

RBLP-C  Recertification Requirements: Recertification is required every three  years. Applicants are required to schedule and attend the RBLP-C  Recertification Course conducted via video conference and pay the  recertification course fee (currently $75) in order to keep their  RBLP-C certification current.

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Organizations need senior leaders that can build resilient teams,  facilitate team learning, and support organizational learning.  Organizations stay competitive by growing their capabilities. Both  organizational learning and change are hard to do. Supporting  organizational learning makes change possible and enables competitive  advantage..

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

Senior leader work experience defined. 

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. 

Correlation of senior leader work experience to military paygrades. 

U.S.  military personnel (or AU, NZ, UK, and CA equivalents) currently  serving at paygrades O3 and above, W2-W5, and E7-E9 are eligible for  RBLP-T certification. Military veterans that have previously served at these paygrades are also  eligible. 

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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 Positive Climate

Develop Cohesion

Provide Purpose

Facilitate Team Learning

Support Organizational Learning

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RBLP-T  Recertification Requirements: Recertification is required every three  years. Applicants are required to schedule and attend the RBLP-T Recertification Course conducted  via video conference and pay the recertification course fee (currently  $95) in order to keep their RBLP-T certification current.

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