Functional Behavior Assessment

This training focuses on assessment and replacement of challenging behaviors using a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), as well as the development of a treatment or behavior support plan that can be used across settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released an updated virtual version of the required FBA training to replace the 13-hour face-to-face training facilitated by approved FBA Trainers. The new FBA virtual course is interactive and self-paced, and is posted below. The virtual training is offered free of charge.

  • The virtual training replaces the old 13-hour face-to-face training curriculum facilitated by BSASP-approved FBA Trainers.
  • The virtual Train the Trainer Course is now closed, and no new trainers will be authorized.
  • The face-to-face FBA Trainings will no longer be held and the old FBA online post-test is no longer available.
  • Previously earned FBA Certificates are still available.

This web-based training will build capacity, ensure content comprehension and retention of training material, and ensure a level of competency of clinicians who are conducting FBAs with a focus on assessment and replacement of challenging behaviors using a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) as well as the development of a treatment or behavior support plan that can be used across settings.


The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has released an updated virtual version of the required FBA training to replace the 13-hour face-to-face training facilitated by approved FBA Trainers. The new FBA virtual course is interactive and self-paced, and is offered free of charge.

  • The virtual training replaces the old 13-hour face-to-face training curriculum facilitated by BAS-approved FBA Trainers.
  • The virtual Train the Trainer Course is now closed, and no new trainers will be authorized.
  • The face-to-face FBA Trainings will no longer be held and the old FBA online post-test is no longer available.

Previously earned FBA Certificates are still available in this section.