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Next Steps After Getting Certified

1. Update your LinkedIn profile.

If you don’t already have a LinkedIn profile, you should create one now. LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool that connects professionals from every industry. LinkedIn profiles serve as online resumes, allowing professionals to showcase their education, experience, and achievements.

Connecting with others on LinkedIn fosters opportunities to share ideas, job opportunities, and career advice. Thousands of thoughtful articles and industry insights are posted on LinkedIn daily.

Since you have passed one of our oral certification exams, you can add RBLP, RBLP-C, or RBLP-T after your name on your LinkedIn profile. You can also add RBLP Certified, RBLP Coach Certified, or RBLP Trainer Certified to the Headline section below your name on LinkedIn.

Once your profile is set up,

Read our Community Insights article: What are the Letters after a Person’s Name Called?

2. Accept your Credly digital badge.

Each person who earns one of our leadership certifications is issued a digital badge via the Credly platform. Digital badges can be shared online and added to your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility and recognition. They can attract the attention of recruiters, industry peers, and other professional connections.

Digital badges are also an easy and secure means for employers and others to verify your certification status.

Learn how to add your badge to your LinkedIn profile.

3. Download, print, and frame your certificate.

Each person who earns one of our leadership certifications is issued a digital certificate via the Credly platform. Download, print, and frame the certificate to showcase your leadership certification achievement.

Displaying the certificate in your workspace is a testament to your leadership competence. A framed certificate symbolizes personal achievement and dedication. It’s a daily reminder of your hard work and inspires ongoing growth and motivation.

Learn how to download your certificate from Credly.

4. Update your resume. Submit for CEUs/PDUs.

In a competitive job market, adding your RBLP, RBLP Coach, or RBLP Trainer certification to your resume can distinguish you from other job candidates. Your certification reflects your initiative and commitment to self-improvement. It indicates that you have taken extra steps to enhance your leadership knowledge and skills.

Keep in mind that employers are always thinking about the future growth of their organizations. When they hire people, they are looking for people who are not only capable but also adaptable and eager to learn. Organizations of all types want to hire people who can take on more significant responsibilities in the future.

5. Create a Professional Development Plan.

A professional development plan (PDP) is essential for all professionals as it provides clear direction, enhances motivation, and supports long-term success. By outlining specific goals and actionable steps, it helps people stay focused and aligned with their career aspirations. A PDP fosters self-awareness, allowing individuals to identify strengths and areas for improvement, which boosts confidence and prepares them for new challenges.

Continuing to develop leadership skills is a crucial aspect of a PDP. Strong leadership skills enhance decision-making, communication, and the ability to inspire and influence others, making professionals more effective in their roles. Additionally, leadership development opens doors to advanced career opportunities and ensures individuals are well-prepared to take on greater responsibilities.

Add these goals to your PDP:

Review the Resilience-Building Leadership Competency Domains often.

Read 2-3 books per year from our Professional Reading List.