Leading the BID industry
Leading the BID industry
The BID industry is increasing, and with the challenges that Covid-19 has presented us with, reassurance in the quality and qualifications of the those responsible for delivering the services is increasingly paramount to voters. The Certificate in BID Management (CiBM) qualification reassures voters that staff are in place with the appropriate skillset and that can be considered industry leaders. The course provides an opportunity to network with peers in the industry and covers all facets of the BID environment. The CiBM is the industry’s only formal qualification and since its launch in 2013 has established a proud record of assisting in graduate’s career development. Over 100 delegates from across 70 locations have undertaken the CiBM.
In the below video you can hear from some previous graduates.
The CiBM is an 8 day course, aimed at those working for and with BIDs, that covers all aspects of working within a BID environment including:
Delegates also complete a research study on the topic of their choice.
Day 1 - Induction & Principles of BIDs
Day 2 - BID regulations & Policy
Day 3 - BID Governance, levy rules & finance
Day 4 - Research Methodology
Day 5 - Marketing & Comms in BIDs (AM)
Day 5 - Contract management & operations (PM)
Day 6 – Employment law & personnel issues
Day 7 – Presentation skills - Research papers presentation tips, guidance & rehearsals
Advice and preparation on the presentation on the chosen research topic including;
Day 8 – Presentations day
Class One 2021
Claire Dumontier-Marriage, Cheapside Business Alliance
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Gail Buckland, Hemel Hempstead BID
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Lyndsay Smith, Coventry BID
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Nicki Palmer, Victoria BID
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Fran Inman, Bristol City Centre BID
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Natasha Heaphy, Discover Twickenham BID
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Joe Sentance, North Notts BID
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Cassy Staal, MyMiltonKeynes
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Emily Stedman, South Bank BID
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Richard Green, Mole Valley District Council
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Rachael Smith, Primera Group
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Class Two 2021
Gail McGibbon, Sligo BID
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Finbarr Filan, Sligo BID
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Dawn Rondeau, Weymouth BID
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Jenny Granshaw, Cambridge BID
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Kate Blenkinsop, Nottingham BID
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Ellen Fife, Wandsworth Town Centre BID
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James Mbanefo, Wandsworth Town Centre BID
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Kristian Foreman, Cambridge BID
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Yes! Please get in touch with us to book a place on class two.
The full schedule can be seen below.
Day 1: 15/06/21 - 10am
Subject: Induction & principles of BIDs
Tutors: Chris Turner, Ben Collins
Day 2: 16/06/21 - 10am
Subject: BID regulations & policy
Tutors: Ben Collins & Maria Chapman-Beer
Day 3: 13/07/21 - 10am
Subject: BID governance, levy rules & finance
Tutor: Chris Turner
Day 4: 14/07/21 - 10am
Subject: Research methodologies / Studying existing BID projects
Tutors: Chris Turner
Day 5: 27/07/20 - 10am
Subject: BID Management - Marketing & Communications in BIDs / Contract Management & Operations
Tutors: Fiona Wright & Steve Sawyer
Day 6: 28/07/20 - 10am
Subject: BID Management - Employment law & Personnel issues
Tutor: Richard Stace
Day 7: 14/09/21 - 10am
Subject: Presentations practice day (rehearsal, training and tips)
Tutor: Chris Barnard
Day 8: 23/09/21
Subject: Presentation and assessment day
If you are interested in the course please contact us on 0845 112 0118 for further details and pricing.
Bb members receive 25% off the CiBM qualification.
"Joining the BID industry from an external sector, the British BIDs CiBM course has provided me the guidance and support to build a strong foundation on which I can better support my businesses and board. I would strongly recommend the course structure, content and facilitators."
"I would thoroughly recommend the CiBM having recently completed it. The teaching sessions gave a really comprehensive overview of the BID industry and the individual sessions were well presented and involved a good balance of teaching alongside peer to peer learning and collaboration. The chance to network with key figures in the BID world and meet colleagues from across a wide range of BIDs and learn from their experience was invaluable. The written dissertation element of the course gave the opportunity to engage in an in-depth investigation and while challenging was a really important element of the course."
"I recently completed the Certificate in BID Management and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has aspirations for a career in the BID industry. The course has provided me with comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of working in BIDs, and I now feel confident in communicating and delivering services to our levy payers. I really enjoyed meeting colleagues from BIDs all over the UK and sharing best practice with one and other. Thank you British BIDs."
“Having just completed the CiBM I would definitely recommend the course to anyone involved in BIDs around the country. I am new to BID management and found all teaching sessions so helpful, with very knowledgeable presenters and the opportunity to share experience with fellow colleagues in the BID world. Due to covid-19 our course was all completed via Zoom so we did miss out on the personal contact however it did work well and I would highly recommend."
“I enjoyed this very professional and comprehensive BID course and having the opportunity to meet other BID Managers from around the UK. Doing the research project was both demanding and rewarding at the same time!”
“The Certificate in BID Management Course was superb learning experience and brought together so many elements to provide a rich and varied overview of BIDs. It has reinforced certain aspects of my work and helped me grow and develop other areas that I felt I needed support and guidance on. It was also very enjoyable to be with such an interesting group of colleagues and mentors, I would recommend it highly.”
“The CIBM was a fantastic experience and one which I would thoroughly recommend to both aspiring and experienced BID personnel. It provided an excellent opportunity to network with peers and a comprehensive look at all aspects of working in the BID industry. The speakers were engaging and knowledgeable and offered unrivalled insights into their respective topics.”
“I would highly recommend British BID’s Certificate in BID Management course for those who want to deepen their understanding of the BID Industry. The quality of the content ensures that delegates completing the course are better positioned to deliver a well-rounded and professional range of services directly to their levy payers. Although the course can be a challenge, the material is presented by experienced and engaging speakers and you are fully supported throughout by the knowledgeable team at British BIDs"
Click here to read some of the dissertations from CiBM graduates
2020
Johnny Englishby, MyMiltonKeynes
Suzanne Gloyne, Southend BID
Cyril Bekoe, Ilford BID
Vicky Lee, Bristol City Centre BID
Vicky Rogers, Halesowen BID
Sophia Beckford, Our Colchester BID
Nick Bishop, Bath BID
Adrian Cousins, Witham Industrial BID
Sarah Davis, Winchester BID
Paula Ratcliffe, Bristol City Centre BID
Olivia Murray, Ilford BID
Julie Frost, Romford BID
Rachel Dingsdale, South Bank BID
Katy Paddock, Colmore BID
Alex Powell, Kidderminster BID
2019
Melanie Beck, MyMiltonKeynes
Abdel Najid, South Bank BID
Ilsa Butler, One Maidstone
Sam Good, Our Colchester
Neil Haggartay, South Bank BID
Amy Coulson, Nottingham BID
Chloe McNeil, Halifax BID
Livia Caruso, Hammersmith BID
Gordon Brockie, Hammersmith BID
Steve Bluff, Broadmead BID
Ellen Storrar, Richmond BID
Jack Cripps, Ipswich Central
Jodie MacAndrew, Collectively Camberley BID
Richard Buxton, Stoke-on-Trent City Centre BID
Selina Cresswell, Our Colchester BID
Vanessa Sharp, St Albans BID
Caron Linyard, Bexleyheath BID
2018
Shahrukh Bhatty, South Bank BID
John Coward, Nottingham BID
James Dunham, BID Leicester
Jill Farnsworth, Watford BID
Sally Gilborn, North Notts BID
Glen Hempenstall, Uxbridge BID
Craig Hurring, South Bank BID
Simon Jenner, BID Leicester
Claudia Moore, Weymouth BID
Amie Mullen, Lowestoft Vision BID
Sam Murray, Manor Royal BID
Patricia Park, Successful Sutton BID
Indranie Sookdeo, South Bank BID
Paul Spencer, Winchester BID
Lucy Stanford, Nottingham BID
Leonna Staple, Twickenham BID
Amy Williams, Newcastle-Under-Lyme BID
Cheryl Williams, Colwyn BID
2017
WIlma Sagoe, Ilford BID
Sarah Nelson, Mansfield BID
Jane Bastock, Winchester BID
Patrick Knight, Plymouth City Council
Mike Crane, Uxbridge BID
Diane Mansell, Soho Road BID
Nikki Rolls, Walsall Council
Gerry Barwick, Twickenham BID
Susan Shaw, Richmond Council
Mike Truelove, Hereford BID
Natalie Dickson, Nottingham BID
Daniel O'Neill, Acocks Green Village BID
Brian Albuquerque, Wandsworth Council
Marcia Greenwood, Northfield BID
Thomas Zane-Black, Your Bromley BID
Amy Sheppard, Winchester BID
Lorinda Freint, Wandsworth Council
Charlotte Wickins, Chichester BID
Tony Garrett, Bexleyheath BID
2016
Steve Sawyer, Manor Royal BID
Matthew John, Hammersmith London
Nic Durston, Southbank BID
Nicola Grant, Putney Town Centre
Alicia Mosquito, Westside BID
Will Dyson, WeAreWaterloo
Chris Travers, Orpington 1st
Rupert Basham, HammersmithLondon
2015
Jo Hawkins, Destination Bristol
Ross Feeney, Successful Sutton
Andrew Mitchell, Alloa BID
Tammy Sleet, Wimborne
2014
Ben Collins, Ilford BID
Rebecca Handley, Kingstonfirst
Lee Walker, Ipswich Central
Katie Lindsey, Baker Street Quarter
Andrew Cooper, Bath BID
Maris Puks, Waterloo Quarter
Alison Shaw, BID Leamington
Josyanne Thatcher, Cornwall Council
Alison Dewey, Southend BID
2013
Julie Thorneycroft, Northampton BID
Hasanul Hoque, Camden Town Unlimited
Frances Forrest, Vauxhall One
Ann Hunter, Ealing Broadway
BID Russell Downing, Newbury BID
Cherry Shine, Wolverhampton Council
Robin Hibbert, New West End Company
Catherine Turness, Winchester BID
