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All UKBA(cert)s will possess a Master’s degree, have completed postgraduate studies on an approved course sequence, and undertaken rigorous supervised training. All UKBA(cert)s agree to follow the UK-SBA Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, to submit to the complaint’s procedure, and to complete ongoing continuing education. The UK-SBA will work to uphold high ethical and practice standards and provide protection for consumers of behaviour analysis and those holding certification.\u003Cbr>A UKBA(cert) who works in Health and Social Care (which includes education) will be on the PSA register. It is possible to be a UKBA(cert) and not be on the PSA register if you practice outside of Health and Social Care.\u003Cbr>What is an aUKBA(cert)?\u003Cbr>An aUKBA(cert) is an associate behaviour analyst. All aUKBA(cert)s are graduate-level professionals who have met the certification requirements of the UK-Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA) to practice behaviour analysis in the UK. All aUKBA (cert)swill possess a Bachelor’s degree, have completed graduate-level studies on an approved course sequence (Levels 5 and 6), and undertaken rigorous supervised training. AnaUKBA (cert) agrees to follow the UK-SBA Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct, to |  |\n\nsubmit to the complaint’s procedure, and to complete ongoing continuing education. The UK-SBA will work to uphold high ethical and practice standards and provide protection for consumers of behaviour analysis and those holding certification.  \nAn aUKBA(cert) who works in Health and Social Care (which includes education) will be on the PSA register. It is possible to be a UKBA(cert) and not be on the PSA register if you practice outside of Health and Social Care.  \nI already have a BCBA/BCBA-D qualification. Will there be additional requirements for me become a UKBA(cert)?  \nAll Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA/BCBA-D) who are based in the UK and are members of the UK-SBA will be grandfathered to UKBA(cert) status until December  \n2025. After 1 January 2026, candidates who possess a BCBA/BCBA-D qualification must be supervised by a current UKBA(cert) to demonstrate practice competencies and pass the UKBA(cert) exam. We will be announcing more details of the requirements for a BCBA who wishes to apply to become a UKBA(cert) after 2026.  \nI already have a BCaBA qualification. Will there be additional requirements for me to become an aUKBA(cert)?  \nAll Board Certified associate Behavior Analysts (BCaBA) who are based in the UK and are members of the UK-SBA will be grandfathered to aUKBA(cert) status until 31st December 2025. After 1 January 2026, candidates who possess a BCaBA qualification must be supervised by a current UKBA(cert) to demonstrate practice competencies and pass the aUKBA(cert) exam.  \nI have a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) qualification. Can I become certified by the UK-SBA?  \nThe UK-SBA is working to develop a vocational certificate and we hope to announce the details soon. For now, members with a vocational level qualification (such as the RBT) should register as practicing members.  \nWhen will the UKBA(cert) begin to offer an exam?  \nBeginning the 1st January 2026, the UK-SBA will take over the role of newly certifying behaviour analysts. We will begin to accept applications for candidates to sit the UKBA(cert) exam in mid-November 2025 for an exam in early 2026.  \nI am currently studying under the BACB standards. Will I be eligible to apply to become a UKBA(cert)?  \nThe UK-SBA encourages all candidates who are currently studying the BACB 5th task list requirements to carry on with their BACB supervision standards. Until 31 st December 2025, a candidate can become a UKBA(cert) ","cbCaig2HmrvjHAF0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig2HmrvjHAF0","pdf",217759,"English","# Frequently Asked Questions\n## UKBA(cert) and aUKBA(cert) definitions\n## Transitional requirements for existing qualifications\n## Exam timeline and eligibility\n## Study path guidance and supervision rules\n## Residency and practice scope requirements","[{\"question\":\"What are the key requirements to become a UKBA(cert)?\",\"answer\":\"A UKBA(cert) is a postgraduate-level professional meeting UK-SBA certification requirements, including a Master’s degree, completion of an approved course sequence, and rigorous supervised training, along with agreement to follow the UK-SBA Code and ongoing continuing education.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes apply after January 2026 for people with BCBA/BCBA-D or BCaBA qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"After 1 January 2026, BCBA/BCBA-D candidates must be supervised by a current UKBA(cert) to demonstrate competencies and pass the UKBA(cert) exam, while BCaBA candidates must be supervised by a current UKBA(cert) to pass the aUKBA(cert) exam. 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