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Certified behaviour analyst

The Certified Behaviour Analyst membership communicates to clients, employers and others that as a practitioner, you are a professionally educated and competent behaviour analyst having completed a recognised degree/certificate from an ABAI verified course sequence (or equivalent), and have undergone formal supervision in behaviour analysis.

There are 2 pathways to becoming a Certified Behaviour Analyst:


Verified Course Sequence (VCS) Pathway Pathway 1 The main pathway requiring comprehensive coursework requirements and supervised experience Requirements: 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.)  Must have 270 hours of instruction at the masters level or higher (AQF 9 or 10 or equivalent in your country of study). Courses have a focus on behaviour analysis.  1500 hours of behaviour analytic experience 75 hours of supervision 1425 hours of supervised experience  Live or work in Australia




Video: submitting a CBA application (VCS Pathway)

Video: submitting a CBA application (BCBA Pathway)

                                                                                        Preparing a CBA Application:




The application guidelines for CBA membership is your go-to document for everything related to submitting an application

Application guide for CBA membership




The CBA application checklist is designed to help you gather the necessary information and documentation for your application. You can download the checklist and mark off each item as you go.

CBA application checklist




Find other helpful information for preparing your CBA application here.




Find information about and requirements of receiving behaviour analytic supervision here.

ABAA supervision standards




Use this template for evidence of completing 1500 hours of supervised behaviour analytic experience.

ABAA experience verification form


Start your CBA Membership Application Here! 

Please note the application fee is non-refundable.

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Application for Certified Behaviour Analyst - $40.00 (AUD) Subscription period: Unlimited

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