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Learning at BNI

Choose your path to growth

Explore the many ways to gain knowledge at BNI — from learning on your own, through sharing experience, to training, workshops and conferences.

At your own pace01–04

In person, in your Chapter05–07

In the region and across Poland08–10

You will find current dates for MSP training and the W1–W6 workshops, and can sign up for them, in BNI Connect — the system dedicated to BNI Members.

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What is BNI Academy

BNI Academy is a learning platform for BNI Members, offering online courses, recordings and training materials. Build your business skills, gain practical knowledge and learn at a time that suits you.

Discover methods for effective networking, building valuable relationships, exchanging referrals and presenting yourself. Draw on the knowledge and experience of business owners from around the world. You receive access to the courses and learning materials as part of your BNI membership.

Why is it worth it?

  • Learn at your own pace

    Use the learning materials around the clock, seven days a week. Build your skills whenever it suits you best.

  • Knowledge from business practitioners

    Discover methods proven in practice and the experience of BNI business owners from around the world. Gain knowledge you can use in your day-to-day business.

  • Confirm your skills

    Selected courses and learning paths let you obtain official confirmation that you have completed the training.

ACADEMY

Discover your leadership potential

BNI is a place to develop leadership skills and gain new experience. Get involved in your Chapter’s Leadership Team, support business owners as a Director or explore growing your own business as a BNI franchisee.

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

    Elected from among the Members, the Leadership Team coordinates the Chapter’s work, supports its growth and looks after the quality of meetings. Dedicated training helps develop leadership and organisational skills and the ability to build an engaged community.

    Training for Leadership Teams
  2. Director

    Supports the growth of BNI Chapters in the region, shares knowledge and helps business owners make the most of their membership. Specialist training that develops leadership and organisational skills prepares Directors for this role.

    Become a Director
  3. Franchisee

    Grows the BNI community in their region, supports the launch of new Chapters and builds a team of leaders. Draws on the learning programmes, knowledge and experience of an international organisation.

    Become a Franchisee

Webinars and recordings

Gain practical knowledge and draw inspiration from experts, business owners, and BNI Members and Directors from Poland and around the world. Learn live or use the materials at a time that suits you.

  • Webinars

    Take part in online sessions with business practitioners. Discover current trends, share experience and gain knowledge you can use in running your company day to day.

  • Recordings and materials

    Use recordings of training sessions, expert talks and materials from BNI events. Come back to valuable content, reinforce what you know and build your skills at your own pace.

  • MSP training — Member Success Program

  • W1 — Effective self-presentation

  • An effective Power Team — Ryszard Chmura

  • Advanced Training in Launching BNI Chapters

Webinars, recordings and learning materials are available to BNI Members. Log in to use the learning resources.

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Books and e-books

Broaden your knowledge of referral marketing, relationship building and business growth. Explore the publications available in the BNI Polska shop and use the free learning materials you will receive at the e-mail address you provide.

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 Academy 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.

BNI, always at hand

Manage your contacts, exchange referrals and grow your business relationships with the BNI Connect Mobile app. You can also use BNI Academy, webinars and learning materials available to BNI Members.

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