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Certified Behaviour Analyst - Undergraduate

NASRHP-recognised self-regulated profession

The CBA-U certification communicates to clients, employers, and others that as a practitioner you are a professionally educated and competent behaviour analyst — having completed an undergraduate degree and verified coursework in behaviour analysis and undergone formal supervision in behaviour analysis.

There are 2 pathways to becoming a Certified Behaviour Analyst-Undergraduate:

Education Pathway

The main pathway — comprehensive coursework requirements and supervised experience.

Requirements

Education: Undergraduate degree or graduate certificate (AQF 7 or 8, or equivalent in your country of study) in any field (e.g. behaviour analysis, psychology, education, PBS, chemistry, nursing, etc.).

Behaviour Analytic Coursework: Minimum 180 hours of university course hours, with a focus on behaviour analysis. See Education and Training Standards Policy for more information.

Professional Competency: Meet all professional competencies for behaviour analysts.

Supervised Experience: 1,000 hours of behaviour analytic experience: 50 hours of supervision + 950 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.

BCaBA Pathway

For practitioners who hold a current, valid BCaBA certification from the BACB.

Requirements

Existing Credential: Hold a current, valid BCaBA 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-U Application

Application Guide

Your go-to document for everything related to submitting a CBA-U certification application.

Download Guide (PDF)

Application Checklist

Download this checklist to gather all necessary information and documentation for your application and mark off each item as you go.

Download Checklist (PDF)

Supervised Experience Verification Form Template

Use this template as evidence of completing 1,000 hours of supervised behaviour analytic experience to include with your application.

Download Template (PDF)

Competency Declaration Form

Complete this form to declare that you meet all required professional competencies for behaviour analysts.

Download Form (PDF)

Helpful Information

Additional guidance and tips to help ensure a complete and successful CBA-U application submission.

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Other Related Resources

Certification Guidelines

The primary reference document outlining all certification standards, criteria, and processes for CBA-U certification.

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Code of Ethical Practice

Review the ethical principles and professional conduct requirements that apply to CBA-U certificants.

Download (PDF)

Supervision Standards

Find information about and requirements of receiving behaviour analytic supervision, including the ABAA Supervision Standards document.

Download (PDF)

Competency Standards for Behaviour Analysts

The standards document outlining the professional competencies required for behaviour analysts seeking CBA-U certification.

Download (PDF)

Education and Training Standards

The policy document detailing education and training standards, including instruction hour requirements for CBA-U certification.

Download (PDF)

Recency of Practice Policy

Refer to this policy for the recency of practice requirements for CBA-U certification.

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Please note the application fee is non-refundable.

Application for Certified Behaviour Analyst-Undergraduate $44.00 AUD

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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