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Business Relationship Management · One-day introduction

BRM Fundamentals

An interactive introduction to business relationship management — what it is, why it matters, and how stronger partnerships help your organization create value.

At a glance

A starting point for every role

For professionals at any level and in any role who want to understand BRM, work effectively with BRMs, or explore the value of a BRM capability in their organization. The course blends theory and practice, connecting the ideas to the relationships and challenges you encounter at work.

Duration
One full day.
Focus
BRM as a capability, role and discipline.
Approach
An interactive introduction to core principles, frameworks and practices.

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What you’ll learn

Understand BRM. See where it fits.

  • Define business relationship management as a capability, role and discipline.
  • Understand what a BRM does — and what a BRM does not do.
  • Develop language that helps change perceptions and perspectives about BRM.
  • Explore how BRM works with project management, architecture, business analysis, business functions and strategy.
  • Become familiar with frameworks, processes and models that bring structure to BRM.
  • Understand BRM capabilities and their potential to create value within an organization.

From concepts to practice

Explore how BRM helps evolve enterprise culture, build strategic partnerships, drive value and satisfy organizational purpose. The introductory outline includes purposeful narrative, relationship mapping, idea documents and value planning — with common organizational challenges as the context.

Learn more about the program at BRM Institute.

For organizations

Start a shared conversation about BRM

Interested in BRM Fundamentals for your team? Let’s discuss your goals, delivery options and timing.

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Your next step

Looking for BRMP certification?

Fundamentals is an introductory program. BRMP® is the separate Business Relationship Management Professional certification course, with a fuller course of study and certification exam.