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Learning at BNI

Ways of learning at BNI

Ten ways to learn: at your own pace, in person in your Chapter and at nationwide events.

At your own pace01–04

In person, in your Chapter05–07

In the region and across Poland08–10

Registration for MSP training and the W1–W6 workshops, and their dates, are handled in BNI Connect, the system for Members.

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What is BNI University

BNI University is BNI’s e-learning platform: online courses, recordings and workshop materials, available to Members.

The courses teach networking, building referrals, presenting yourself and turning relationships into business results. You receive full access to the courses and materials as part of membership.

Why it is worth it

  • Learning at any time

    The materials are available around the clock, seven days a week, at a pace you choose yourself.

  • Methods proven in practice

    The courses grow out of the experience of BNI Members around the world — these are methods that work in companies.

  • Confirmation of completion

    Selected courses and paths end with official confirmation of completing the training.

UNIVERSITY

Development paths for leaders

In time you can take on a role in your Chapter’s Leadership Team, and then develop Chapters in the region. Separate training prepares you for each of these roles.

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  1. 01Chapter Leadership Team
  2. 02Director
  3. 03Franchisee
  1. Chapter Leadership Team

    Every Chapter is led by a Leadership Team elected from among its Members. Leadership Team training teaches how to run meetings, look after the quality of referrals and grow the Chapter.

    Leadership Team training
  2. Director

    Works with many Chapters in the region and goes through their own cycle of training: launching new Chapters, training Members and managing Chapters. Ambassadors also take part in this training.

    Become a Director
  3. Franchisee

    Runs BNI in their region on an exclusive basis. Trains on BNI University together with the Directors and Members they lead.

    Become a Franchisee

Webinars and recordings

Polish and international webinars are led by experts, business owners, BNI Members and Directors.

  • Webinars

    Live online sessions with business practitioners: current market challenges and Members’ questions. A short format, without leaving the office.

  • Recordings and materials

    Recordings of past training sessions, talks and reports from local and nationwide events.

  • MSP training — Member Success Program

  • W1 — Effective self-presentation

  • An effective Power Team — Ryszard Chmura

  • Advanced Training in Launching BNI Chapters

Live webinars and training recordings are available to Members after logging in.

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Books and e-books

Two books on growing a business through referrals can be ordered from the BNI Polska shop. Three materials are free — all it takes is an e-mail address.

Books

  • Cover of the book “Najbardziej znany sekret marketingu na świecie”

    Najbardziej znany sekret marketingu na świecie (The World’s Best Known Marketing Secret)

    Ryszard Chmura · Dr Ivan Misner · Mike Macedonio

    A handbook of referral-based marketing: principles for planning market activities that work in small and medium-sized companies.

    Order from the shop
  • Cover of the book “52 inspirujące historie biznesowe polskich firm”

    52 historie: inspiracje od polskich przedsiębiorców

    over 300 pages · 208 practical tips

    Conversations with business owners from different industries who grow their businesses through referrals.

    Order from the shop

Free materials

  • Cover of the e-book “Givers Gain® — The BNI Story”

    Givers Gain® — The BNI Story

    Dr Ivan Misner · Jeff Moris · Ryszard Chmura

    The story of how the world’s largest business referral organisation came about, and why referrals work.

  • Cover of the e-book “Czym jest e-learning?”

    Czym jest e-learning? (What is e-learning?)

    Ryszard Chmura

    How to use BNI University and put training materials to work in your company.

  • Cover of the book “52 inspirujące historie biznesowe polskich firm”

    52 historie biznesowe — sample chapter

    Book excerpt

    One of the 52 conversations — read it before you reach for the whole book.

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The material is sent by the National Office — there are no direct download links on this page.

App and Members’ area

BNI Connect Mobile puts referrals, messages and contacts on your phone, also between meetings — you can download it from the App Store and Google Play. Membership gives you access to BNI University, webinars and recordings.

A BNI Member holding a phone with the BNI Connect app open