Resilience-Building Leadership Professional (RBLP)
Issued by
Resilience-Building Leader Program
The RBLP certification is for front-line supervisors. Collective resilience is the ability to overcome adversity, and then adapt and grow because of that adversity. Resilient teams are stronger together and they make learning and change possible. Front-line supervisors build and lead resilient teams by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, and providing purpose.
- Type Certification
- Level Foundational
- Cost Paid
Earning Criteria
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RBLP applicants must be currently serving in a front-line supervisor role. 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.
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Complete a Building and Leading Resilient Teams certificate, coaching, training, or development program 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.
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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, and Provide Purpose
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Recertification is required every three years to maintain the RBLP 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.
Standards
Create a Positive Climate Leader Tasks - Task 1: Analyze team climate. Task 2: Earn trust. Task 3: Treat people with respect. Task 4: Enforce accountability. Task 5: Encourage people to have fun. Task 6: Demonstrate character. Task 7: Keep the team informed.
Develop Cohesion Leader Tasks - Task 1: Analyze team cohesion. Task 2: Organize people to work in teams. Task 3: Promote trust between team members. Task 4: Ensure mutual respect between team members. Task 5: Train the team. Task 6: Manage expectations. Task 7: Talk about setbacks.
Provide Purpose Leader Tasks - Task 1: Analyze individual purpose. Task 2: Show genuine concern for people. Task 3: Encourage individual learning Task 4: Delegate responsibility. Task 5: Empower decision-making. Task 6: Keep people focused on the mission. Task 7: Be there when the going gets tough.