Certified Behaviour Analyst
NASRHP-recognised self-regulated profession
The CBA certification communicates to clients, employers, and others that as a practitioner you are a professionally educated and competent behaviour analyst — having completed a recognised degree or specialised coursework and undergone formal supervision in behaviour analysis. There are 2 pathways to becoming a Certified Behaviour Analyst: Education PathwayThe main pathway — comprehensive coursework requirements and supervised experience.
Requirements
Education: PhD or Master's degree (AQF 9 or 10, or equivalent in your country of study) in any field (e.g. behaviour analysis, psychology, education, PBS, chemistry, nursing, etc.)
Behaviour Analytic Coursework: Minimum 270 hours of instruction at master's level or higher (AQF 9 or 10 or equivalent), with a focus on behaviour analysis.
See Education and Training Standards Policy for more information on this requirement.
Professional Competency: Meet all professional competencies for behaviour analysts.
Supervised Experience: 1,500 hours of behaviour analytic experience: 75 hours of supervision + 1,425 hours of supervised experience.
Recency of Practice: Applicants must demonstrate they meet either a minimum of 150 hours of practice during the previous 12 months, or a minimum of 450 hours of practice during the previous 3 years.
English Language Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate they meet the English Language requirements.
Mandatory Declarations: Applicants must read and agree to declarations including but not limited to adhering to the Code of Ethical Practice, recency of practice, CPD, professional competency, professional standing, professional indemnity insurance.
Location: Live or work in Australia.
Competency Declaration Form: Submission with applications will become mandatory from 01 January 2027. The form may be submitted with applications before this date, but is not compulsory until then.
Please refer to the Application Checklist to assist you in preparing the required information and documentation for your application.
BCBA PathwayFor practitioners who hold a current, valid BCBA certification from the BACB.
Requirements
Existing Credential: Hold a current, valid BCBA certification issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Professional Competency: Meet all professional competencies for behaviour analysts and have the Competency Declaration Form co-signed by a CBA who has held active certification for more than 2 years.
Recency of Practice: Applicants must demonstrate they meet either a minimum of 150 hours of practice during the previous 12 months, or a minimum of 450 hours of practice during the previous 3 years.
English Language Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate they meet the English Language requirements.
Mandatory Declarations: Applicants must read and agree to declarations including but not limited to adhering to the Code of Ethical Practice, recency of practice, CPD, professional competency, professional standing, professional indemnity insurance.
Location: Live or work in Australia.
Competency Declaration Form: Submission with applications will become mandatory from 01 January 2027. The form may be submitted with applications before this date, but is not compulsory until then.
Please refer to the Application Checklist to assist you in preparing the required information and documentation for your application.
Resources for Preparing a CBA ApplicationApplication Guide
Your go-to document for everything related to submitting a CBA certification application.
Application Checklist
Download this checklist to gather all necessary information and documentation for your application and mark off each item as you go.
Supervised Experience Verification Form Template
Use this template as evidence of completing 1,500 hours of supervised behaviour analytic experience to include with your application.
Competency Declaration Form
Complete this form to declare that you meet all required professional competencies for behaviour analysts.
Helpful Information
Additional guidance and tips to help ensure a complete and successful CBA application submission.
Other Related ResourcesCertification Guidelines
The primary reference document outlining all certification standards, criteria, and processes for CBA certification.
Code of Ethical Practice
The ABA Australia Code of Ethical Practice that all CBAs are required to abide by as self-regulated professionals.
Supervision Standards
Find information about and requirements of receiving behaviour analytic supervision, including the ABAA Supervision Standards document.
Competency Standards for Behaviour Analysts
The standards document outlining the professional competencies required for behaviour analysts seeking CBA certification.
Education and Training Standards
The policy document detailing education and training standards, including instruction hour requirements for CBA certification.
Recency of Practice Policy
Refer to this policy for the recency of practice requirements for CBA certification.
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