- Do I have to be a member to apply for a BDI certification?

No. BDI membership is separate from BDI certifications. However, as a BDI member, you will have access to many benefits including discounts on your certification exam fee as well as discounts on professional development opportunities to help with the maintenance of your certification(s).

- How long is my membership cycle?

BDI membership is for one year from the date of your membership activation. You can renew your membership as early as 90 days from your expiration date. You can find your membership status in your myBDI profile on BDI.org.

- I paid for my certification renewal, did my membership renew as well?

No. There are separate fees and separate processes to renew your membership or your certification. Membership is on a one-year cycle and your certification renewal is on a three-year cycle.

- What happens if I do not renew my membership on time?

If you do not renew your membership by your expiration date your membership expires and you will no longer have access to your membership benefits, such as the discounts on certification, member-only webinars, additional PDU opportunities, or maintain your chapter membership. The membership automatic renewal feature ensures continuous access to your membership benefits without interruption.

- When do I need to renew my membership?

You can renew your BDI membership as early as 90 days ahead of your expiration date. Membership renewal is based on the most recent join date.

- Where can I go to renew my membership?

Log on to BDI.org and go to your myBDI profile. From there, you can access your dashboard to renew your BDI and chapter membership(s). While in your myBDI profile, please make sure all shipping and billing address fields are completed and your saved payment method is current.

- What’s the difference between Student Membership and BDI Membership?

Student Members enjoy the same benefits as BDI Membership except that Student Members receive access to publications in a digital format exclusively. Student members will need to verify their student status during the purchase process.

- Is there a new process when I apply for student membership?

BDI has streamlined its student verification process. During the application process, students will input their details and then click “Verify”. Students must submit a school-issued document (ex. Class schedule, student ID, tuition fee receipt, etc.) which shows their full name, school, and date of enrollment for the current term. Once the submission is completed, the page will display anticipated verification time and will notify the student, on that page or via email, on the outcome.

- What if I cannot find my country on the Student Verification page? How do I complete my membership transaction?

Look for the link that says “Can’t find your country?” and click on it. You will be directed to your “cart” page with student membership automatically added to your cart. You will check out as usual and BDI will verify documentation after purchase.

- What is retiree membership and how do I qualify?

BDI extends a warm invitation to our esteemed retirees to continue their engagement with the organization through our Retiree Membership Program. To qualify you must have: