BusinessBalls
The BusinessBalls Story
BB.com is our free ethical learning and development resource. It forms a huge part of our ongoing CSR activities.
Founded in 1999, BB had been one of the internet’s leading hubs of personal and professional development resources for nearly two decades by the time we entered into a partnership with them in early 2017.
The website provides free and ethical leadership and management training for individuals and organisations. BB supports both aspiring and experienced managers and leaders from all around the world and is one of the largest platforms of its kind. We endeavour to continue this mission as long as we can. BB remains an ethical, practical, innovative, and compassionate resource.
We have since revolutionised the look and feel of BB, providing innovative new features and functionality to improve the learning experience for everybody. The site was rebuilt in Moodle (now Moodle Workplace), the world’s most popular learning management system (LMS), meaning a greater range of functionality specifically designed for learning and development. The website now receives up to a million visitors a month.
More recently, BB has also evolved yet further to offer another tier of next-level, interactive content, resources and opportunities. Going above and beyond the catalogue of content developed during the 2000s. These include BB Premium and Enterprise – monthly and exclusive subscription offerings for individuals and organisations respectively. Alongside many more thought leader insights, webinars, and compliance content. We will continue to expand our offering and utilise our years of in-house leadership and development expertise.
Our Premium and Enterprise plans
Enterprise is the affordable alternative to a dedicated learning management system.
Smaller companies can buy licences on a per-person basis. Only ever paying for what they need. When they need it.
Enterprise is flexible and allows organisations to take complete control. On-boarding is fast and scalable. Change your license number at any time to reflect your ever-evolving organisation.
Companies can design personalised training programmes for their staff. Choosing who accesses what material and how. From individuals through to full departments. Monitoring and celebrating progress. Enterprise also contains all the of the BusinessBalls and C30 premium content. Plus, many other interactive resources.
Perfect for nurturing talent and helping them to develop their careers.
Premium provides completely unlimited access to all BusinessBalls courses. Ad free. Plus, subscribers unlock exclusive interactive content.
Subscribers can also earn certifications to future-proof their careers. Boosting their CV. Helping them reach the top. Innovative diagnostic tools measure learning strengths and weaknesses. Recommending the content that matters. Subscribers can even access a personalised learning plan. Keeping them on the pathway to success.
Premium and Enterprise, side-by-side
Features
Registered (free)
Premium (£11.99/month)
Enterprise*
Content
Access 1000s of free articles and blog posts
Access 1000s of free articles and blog posts
Access 1000s of free articles and blog posts
Access 1000s of free articles and blog posts
Access premium content, including more than 350 C30 leadership and management eLearning modules
Access premium content, including more than 350 C30 leadership and management eLearning modules
Access premium content, including more than 350 C30 leadership and management eLearning modules
Access premium content, including more than 350 C30 leadership and management eLearning modules
Access our compliance catalogue (100s of interactive and engaging compliance elearning modules which are IOSH approved and CPD certified)
Access our compliance catalogue (100s of interactive and engaging compliance elearning modules which are IOSH approved and CPD certified)
Access our compliance catalogue (100s of interactive and engaging compliance elearning modules which are IOSH approved and CPD certified)
Access our compliance catalogue (100s of interactive and engaging compliance elearning modules which are IOSH approved and CPD certified)
No ads
No ads
No ads
No ads
Recognition
Track course progress and completed learning
Track course progress and completed learning
Track course progress and completed learning
Track course progress and completed learning
Gain completion points towards badges and certificates
Gain completion points towards badges and certificates
Gain completion points towards badges and certificates
Gain completion points towards badges and certificates
Secure C30 badges and course completion certificates
Secure C30 badges and course completion certificates
Secure C30 badges and course completion certificates
Secure C30 badges and course completion certificates
Gain CPD points for completing learning
Gain CPD points for completing learning
Gain CPD points for completing learning
Gain CPD points for completing learning
Option to complete assignments (paid) to secure internationally recognised qualifications from CMI
Option to complete assignments (paid) to secure internationally recognised qualifications from CMI
Option to complete assignments (paid) to secure internationally recognised qualifications from CMI
Option to complete assignments (paid) to secure internationally recognised qualifications from CMI
Learning tools & diagnostics
Favourite, rate and bookmark content
Favourite, rate and bookmark content
Favourite, rate and bookmark content
Favourite, rate and bookmark content
Recommended learning based on activity
Recommended learning based on activity
Recommended learning based on activity
Recommended learning based on activity
CPD tracker that is automatically added to when you complete learning
CPD tracker that is automatically added to when you complete learning
CPD tracker that is automatically added to when you complete learning
CPD tracker that is automatically added to when you complete learning
Use diagnostic tools to allow you to benchmark skills, identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend suitable content
Use diagnostic tools to allow you to benchmark skills, identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend suitable content
Use diagnostic tools to allow you to benchmark skills, identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend suitable content
Use diagnostic tools to allow you to benchmark skills, identify strengths and weaknesses and recommend suitable content
Learning plans
Learning plans
Learning plans
Learning plans
Create quizzes
Create quizzes
Create quizzes
Create quizzes
Insights
Quarterly newsletter with new insights
Quarterly newsletter with new insights
Quarterly newsletter with new insights
Quarterly newsletter with new insights
Interact with and discuss innovative ideas with other leaders on our forums
Interact with and discuss innovative ideas with other leaders on our forums
Interact with and discuss innovative ideas with other leaders on our forums
Interact with and discuss innovative ideas with other leaders on our forums
Enterprise and Personalisation (Ready-Made LMS)
User management, allowing you to assign learning and monitor progress
User management, allowing you to assign learning and monitor progress
User management, allowing you to assign learning and monitor progress
User management, allowing you to assign learning and monitor progress
Custom branding for your organisation**
Custom branding for your organisation**
Custom branding for your organisation**
Custom branding for your organisation**
Create a bespoke dashboard and learning plans for your organisation
Create a bespoke dashboard and learning plans for your organisation
Create a bespoke dashboard and learning plans for your organisation
Create a bespoke dashboard and learning plans for your organisation
Onboarding and support**
Onboarding and support**
Onboarding and support**
Onboarding and support**
Single Sign-On
Single Sign-On
Single Sign-On
Single Sign-On
Access and create recurring and automated certifications for programmes
Access and create recurring and automated certifications for programmes
Access and create recurring and automated certifications for programmes
Access and create recurring and automated certifications for programmes
Download organisation-wide certificates and learning records
Download organisation-wide certificates and learning records
Download organisation-wide certificates and learning records
Download organisation-wide certificates and learning records
Build and run bespoke reports to view statistics etc.
Build and run bespoke reports to view statistics etc.
Build and run bespoke reports to view statistics etc.
Build and run bespoke reports to view statistics etc.
Enable managers in your organisation to view progress reports for their team members
Enable managers in your organisation to view progress reports for their team members
Enable managers in your organisation to view progress reports for their team members
Enable managers in your organisation to view progress reports for their team members
Automate common processes such as enrolments, certification allocations and messaging
Automate common processes such as enrolments, certification allocations and messaging
Automate common processes such as enrolments, certification allocations and messaging
Automate common processes such as enrolments, certification allocations and messaging
Why BusinessBalls?
BusinessBalls is one of the world’s most popular online resources for current and aspiring leaders, trusted by over 120 million users over the last decade. Now, on top of our existing content, we are providing visitors with an opportunity to sign up for many exciting, premium and enterprise features designed to optimise your development. Whether you’re an individual leader trying to develop your skills and knowledge, or an organisation, looking to provide a ready-made learning management system (LMS) with 1000s of resources for your staff, we have something for you.
BB Enterprise
BB Enterprise is the corporate distribution of BusinessBalls, re-built for ambitious learning organisations. It has the best parts of BusinessBalls, with advanced features for workplace learning. Trusted by over 120 million over the last decade.
Plus get all of the BusinessBalls Premium features
Everything you would expect from a modern learning eco-system.
Content
Access 1000s of resources including our C30 premium content (the 30 capabilities leaders and managers need to be effective) and iAM compliance modules (100s of interactive and engaging compliance eLearning modules recognised by key providers)
Recognition
Track course progress and completed learning, and gain completion CPD points towards badges and certificates (including C30 and compliance modules). Option to “top-up” learning into internationally recognised qualifications from CMI and ILM by submitting assignments (cost per person).
Learning tools & diagnostics
Bookmark and rate content, have personalised learning recommendations using machine learning and access to diagnostic tools (including 360s, leadership styles, employee engagement, team performance etc.). Gain CPD points for completing learning, and personalised learning plans.
Enquire
Do you have any further questions about BusinessBalls? Want further information on our Premium and Enterprise offerings? Use the form and a member of staff will be in touch.
FAQs
What is included for free?
Learners can access articles, and create an account to track progress. However, if they would like to access premium eLearning modules, tools (with no ads) and secure recognition (badges and certificates), then learners need an active Premium or Enterprise subscription.
Can you give me an example of a premium eLearning module?
Premium eLearning modules are interactive and engaging. An example is included below.
What is the difference between a corporate account (BB Enterprise) and a normal individual subscription (BB Premium)?
Corporate clients who secure access for their people have additional features, and a lower subscription cost per person. These features include the ability to manage and report on users, custom branding and URL, SSO, bespoke dashboards and courses, and much more…Think of this as a “ready-made” LMS.
What eLearning modules are included in the C30 and Compliance Catalogues?
We have 100s of premium eLearning modules. Click below to explore the collections:
Is there a minimum term for BB Premium and Enterprise?
There is no minimum term for BB Premium, with billing being monthly. BB Enterprise minimum term is one year and is charged in advance.
Can I share a BB Premium subscription?
No, BB Premium subscriptions are linked to individual accounts. You must purchase the appropriate number of licenses (Premium or Enterprise). Sharing accounts breaks the terms and conditions of the site and may result in a ban.
How does pricing work? Are there different bands?
Yes, there are several price bands, depending on the number of licenses purchased. £7.99* is the price for 100-250 licenses. Above 250, we provide custom quotes.
You unlock additional features and support from 30 licenses.
*Charged on an annual basis, i.e. £7.99*12 per license.