The most successful chapters have fully trained members who strategically work together. That starts with every member stepping into a role.
Why?
Because taking on a role isn’t just about helping your chapter run smoothly—it’s one of the fastest ways to build your credibility and visibility. Members who actively contribute tend to generate more referrals, build stronger relationships, and see better results.
What’s Expected?
✅ Take on a role within your chapter.How to Get Started
The chart below shows which BNI Academy course to complete before attending your in-person or virtual role training workshop.
Part 1 (50%): Complete Pre-Learning for your specific role on BNI Academy
Part 2 (50%): Register and Attend the facilitated workshop for your role using the links below. Learn and connect with other members!
Updated March 23, 2026.
| Chapter Roles | BNI Academy | Online Workshop Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter Success Meeting (CSM) President, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer, Membership Committee, and all Coordinators. |
Included in primary course for role. ONLY REQUIRED ONCE PER TERM | Completed |
| Chapter Success Meeting (CSM) President, Vice President, Secretary Treasurer, Membership Committee, and all Coordinators. BNI Academy: Included in primary course for role. ONLY REQUIRED ONCE PER TERM Online Workshop Registration: Completed |
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| Leadership Executive Team | ||
| President | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Presidents Leadership Training |
N/A |
| President
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Presidents Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: N/A |
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| Vice President | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Vice Presidents Leadership Training |
N/A |
| Vice President
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Vice Presidents Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: N/A |
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| Secretary Treasurer | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Secretary/Treasurers Leadership Training |
N/A |
| Secretary Treasurer
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Secretary/Treasurers Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: N/A |
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| Membership Committee | ||
| MC Member Relations | Member Relations Specialists Training | Wednesday, March 25, 8:00am - 10:00am |
| MC Member Relations
BNI Academy: Member Relations Specialists Training Online Workshop Registration: Wednesday, March 25, 8:00am - 10:00am |
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| MC Quality Assurance | Quality Assurance Specialists Training | Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| MC Quality Assurance
BNI Academy: Quality Assurance Specialists Training Online Workshop Registration: Thursday, March 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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| MC Community Builder | Community Builder Specialists Training | Completed |
| MC Community Builder
BNI Academy: Community Builder Specialists Training Online Workshop Registration: Completed |
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| MC Member Engagement | Member Engagement Specialists Training | Tuesday, March 31, 9:00am - 11:00am |
| MC Member Engagement
BNI Academy: Member Engagement Specialists Training Online Workshop Registration: Tuesday, March 31, 9:00am - 11:00am |
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| All other roles | ||
| Communication Coordinator | 1. Using Social Media for Your Chapter 2. Inviting Visitors through Social Media |
Tuesday, March 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
| Communication Coordinator
BNI Academy: 1. Using Social Media for Your Chapter 2. Inviting Visitors through Social Media Online Workshop Registration: Tuesday, March 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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| Education Coordinator | Education Coordinator's Leadership Training | Completed |
| Education Coordinator
BNI Academy: Education Coordinator's Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: Completed |
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| Event Coordinator | Events Coordinator Leadership Training | Friday, March 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
| Event Coordinator
BNI Academy: Events Coordinator Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: Friday, March 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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| Mentor Coordinators & Passport Member Mentor | Mentor Coordinators Leadership Training | Tuesday, March 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
| Mentor Coordinators & Passport Member Mentor
BNI Academy: Mentor Coordinators Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: Tuesday, March 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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| Visitor Host Team | Visitor Hosts' Leadership Training | Wednesday, March 25, 9:00am - 11:00am |
| Visitor Host Team
BNI Academy: Visitor Hosts' Leadership Training Online Workshop Registration: Wednesday, March 25, 9:00am - 11:00am |
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