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Value Shepherd

Business Relationship Management · Practitioner course

Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®)

The next step after BRMP: grow into the strategic BRM role — building trust with executives, shaping strategic agendas and helping your organization get real value from its investments.

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At a glance

Is this course right for you?

Who it’s for
Mid- to executive-level leaders responsible for getting more business value from their relationships.
Prerequisite
BRMP® certification.
Format
4.5 days online with a live instructor. Public open-enrolment courses or a dedicated course for your organization.
Exam
You receive a voucher to write the official CBRM exam online at a time you choose, within 30 days of completing the course.
Coaching included
2 hours of individual coaching after the course, to apply what you learned to your own situation (used within 90 days).
Accreditation
Value Shepherd is accredited by the Business Relationship Management Institute (through APMG International) to deliver this course.

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Upcoming CBRM sessions

No upcoming public classes are listed right now.

Let us know you’re interested and we’ll tell you when the next CBRM session is scheduled. Need your BRMP first? See the BRMP page for dates.

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What you’ll learn

From relationships to strategic value

Course units

  • Understanding relationship maturity and value
  • Assessing BRM context
  • Developing strategic relationships
  • Optimizing business value
  • Exam preparation and the official CBRM exam

You’ll be able to

  • Position the strategic BRM role for maximum effectiveness in your organization.
  • Use personal power and influence to build trust across business partners and providers.
  • Assess business demand, relationship and provider capability maturity.
  • Influence executives’ use of capabilities based on business value and strategy.
  • Define, realize and optimize value using business value management.
  • Shape strategic agendas, promote innovation and support business transitions.

For organizations

A dedicated CBRM course for your team

Run CBRM privately for your BRMP-certified leaders, with examples grounded in your organization.

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CBRM® is a registered trademark of Business Relationship Management Institute.