Role Training & Workshops
Whose Invited: Members Only
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.✅ Attend role training workshops twice per year to stay sharp and effective.
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!
BNI Role Training & Workshops
Updated September 25, 2026.
| Chapter Roles | BNI Academy | Edmonton Workshop Registration | Grande Prairie 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 | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm | N/A |
| 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 Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: N/A |
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| Leadership Executive Team | |||
| President | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Presidents Leadership Training |
Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
| President
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Presidents Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
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| Vice President | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Vice Presidents Leadership Training |
Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
| Vice President
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Vice Presidents Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
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| Secretary Treasurer | 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Secretary/Treasurers Leadership Training |
Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
| Secretary Treasurer
BNI Academy: 1. BNI Leadership Course 2. Secretary/Treasurers Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 8:30am-10:30am Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:30am |
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| Membership Committee | |||
| MC Member Relations | Member Relations Specialists Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
| MC Member Relations
BNI Academy: Member Relations Specialists Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
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| MC Quality Assurance | Quality Assurance Specialists Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
| MC Quality Assurance
BNI Academy: Quality Assurance Specialists Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
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| MC Community Builder | Community Builder Specialists Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
| MC Community Builder
BNI Academy: Community Builder Specialists Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
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| MC Member Engagement | Member Engagement Specialists Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 9:00am-11:00am |
| MC Member Engagement
BNI Academy: Member Engagement Specialists Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 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 |
Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
| Communication Coordinator
BNI Academy: 1. Using Social Media for Your Chapter 2. Inviting Visitors through Social Media Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
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| Education Coordinator | Education Coordinator's Leadership Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
| Education Coordinator
BNI Academy: Education Coordinator's Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
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| Event Coordinator | Events Coordinator Leadership Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
| Event Coordinator
BNI Academy: Events Coordinator Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 11:00am-1:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
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| Mentor Coordinators & Passport Member Mentor | Mentor Coordinators Leadership Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 10:00am-12:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
| Mentor Coordinators & Passport Member Mentor
BNI Academy: Mentor Coordinators Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 10:00am-12:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 1:00pm-2:30pm |
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| Visitor Host Team | Visitor Hosts' Leadership Training | Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm | Thursday, October 8, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
| Visitor Host Team
BNI Academy: Visitor Hosts' Leadership Training Edmonton Workshop Registration: Registration Closed - Monday, September 28, 2:00pm-4:00pm Grande Prairie Workshop Registration: Thursday, October 8, 3:00pm-4:30pm |
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