RBLP
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional. The entry-level certification for aspiring and new managers. Validates foundational knowledge of resilience-building leadership practices.
Best for: New managers, team leads, aspiring supervisors
About the program
What is RBLP?
The Resilience-Building Leader Program is the credentialing body for professional leadership certifications recognized across industries, the military, and higher education.
The framework
RBLP-certified leaders know how to build and lead resilient teams. Resilient teams are the backbone of a resilient organization. Getting the work done can be hard in any environment. Resilient teams thrive in challenging conditions because they can overcome adversity, adapt, and grow together.
Leaders build resilient teams by creating a positive climate, developing cohesion, and providing purpose. That foundation makes problem-solving, improvement, innovation, and change possible.
RBLP certifications carry significant college credit recommendations from the American Council on Education (ACE) and are listed on the U.S. Department of Labor CareerOneStop site as a workforce development resource.
The certifications
Since 2018, RBLP has issued thousands of leadership certifications to aspiring, frontline, experienced, and senior managers working in all types of organizations. There are three tiers, each designed for a different level of leadership experience.
The U.S. Department of Defense credentialing programs and the GI Bill fund the certifications for eligible military personnel and veterans, making this one of the most accessible professional leadership credentials available to those who have served.
"RBLP", "Resilience-Building Leadership Professional", "Learn More. Lead Better.", and the RBLP shield logo are registered trademarks of Resilience-Building Leader Program, Inc.
Certification levels
Which certification is right for you?
Three tiers for three stages of leadership experience. All exams are oral and conducted by certified examiners.
RBLP-C
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Coach. For experienced managers who coach and develop others. Validates advanced competency in coaching and developing resilient teams.
Best for: Mid-level managers, coaches, senior supervisors
RBLP-T
Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer. For senior leaders who train and develop other leaders. Validates expertise in teaching resilience-building leadership at an organizational level.
Best for: Senior leaders, L&D professionals, organizational trainers
Value proposition
Why pursue RBLP certification?
Validated leadership
Certification validates the leadership knowledge, skills, and experience you have earned on the job, not just in a classroom.
ACE credit recommended
Significant college credit recommendations from the American Council on Education make RBLP certifications count toward academic goals.
GI Bill eligible
The DoD and GI Bill fund RBLP certifications for eligible military personnel and veterans. One of the most accessible credentials in the profession.
Workforce recognized
Listed on the U.S. Department of Labor CareerOneStop site as a workforce development resource for employees and employers across industries.
Getting certified
How the process works
Four steps from application to certification. Training with Adam prepares you specifically for the oral exam.
Step 01
Apply
Submit your application to RBLP directly. Applications are reviewed to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements for your chosen certification level.
Apply at RBLP.com
Step 02
Purchase & register for training
Purchase your certification prep training through the RBLP store. Then contact Adam directly to schedule your sessions after purchase is confirmed.
Contact Adam to register
Step 03
Complete training
Prior to each session, review the assigned training modules and answer reflection questions. During sessions, Adam guides you through each leader task to ensure you are exam-ready.
View training modules
Step 04
Schedule & sit your exam
Once training is complete, schedule your oral certification exam directly through RBLP. Exams are conducted by certified examiners and can be completed in an online format.
Schedule your exam
Who this serves
Built for leaders in every sector
RBLP certification is recognized across private, public, nonprofit, military, and educational organizations.
GI Bill eligible and DoD funded. If you have led people in uniform, RBLP validates that experience in a way civilian employers and academic institutions recognize.
Boards, executive directors, program managers, and volunteer supervisors running organizations that demand leadership without margin for error.
Federal, state, and local government supervisors, civic organization leaders, and public sector managers building and sustaining effective teams.
Frontline supervisors, mid-level managers, and senior leaders in any industry who need a validated, portable, and widely recognized leadership credential.
People stepping into leadership roles for the first time who want to build on lived experience and demonstrate their competency through a rigorous certification process.
Learning and development specialists, organizational trainers, and leadership coaches working to bring resilience-building frameworks into their organizations at scale.
Ready to get certified?
Start with an application or reach out directly.
Apply at RBLP.com to begin the formal process, or contact Adam to ask questions, schedule training, or discuss options for your organization or team.
GI Bill and DoD Credential Funding
Eligible military personnel and veterans can use GI Bill benefits to cover the costs of RBLP, RBLP Coach, and RBLP Trainer certification exam fees, even if they already receive other education benefits. The U.S. Department of Defense credentialing programs also fund the certifications for qualifying service members.
Learn about GI Bill coverage at RBLP.com