Earning Criteria

• 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.
• At least 35 hours of education/training on building and leading resilient teams. The education/training program must include at least 5 contact hours of facilitator-led live discussion of relevant factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge. The certificate, coaching, and training programs offered by our education and training partners meet or exceed this 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: Develop Cohesion Create a Positive Climate Provide Purpose and Facilitate Team Learning.
• Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP-C level of certification. Certification holders are required to complete a recertification application and professional development exercise detailing how they have implemented applicable leader tasks in the workplace during the previous three years.