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Behaviour Analysis is the science that underpins more or less all evidence-based educational, developmental, and psychosocial interventions used to support persons with and without disabilities;
In Europe, however, there are no recognised qualifications for Behaviour Analysts;
In Europe, misrepresentations of the science of Behaviour Analysis are rife;
In stark contrast, in USA/Canada, Behaviour Analysis has a long history and is enshrined in law in North America.
In USA/Canada, Behaviour Analysts are certified/licenced;
In USA/Canada, Behaviour Analysis-based interventions are viewed as ‘Gold Standard’, and are funded via health care or education systems;
Research has shown optimal and statistically significant outcomes for those who have availed of these interventions.
Aiming to improve the support of clients is of paramount importance since, in Europe, more than 3.5% of the population have disabilities, including autism;
Rising rates of disability are associated with increased costs to society, un- or under-employment, worsening of mental health, and lower quality-of-life for affected individuals and their families: this means that at least 10-18 million Europeans and their families could benefit directly from well-qualified Behaviour Analysts;
BUT: Qualifications in Behaviour Analysis are not available in Europe. The current project is a first step in addressing this issue by developing standards for professional qualifications and training for European Behaviour Analysts.

To ensure transparency and recognition of skills and qualifications for Behaviour Analysts in Europe;
To tackle skills gaps, shortages, and skills mismatches;
To improve future support of persons with special needs and/or disabilities;
To support educators and other professional staff through enhancing their skills and qualifications, thereby improving mobility and employability.

The Objectives of the project will be achieved through

Developing and setting professional standards in Behaviour Analysis with comprehensive standardisations (referenced to European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and 6 National Qualifications Framework (NQFs);
Creating competency profiles for entry-level and Masters level EuroBAs);
Developing an online course at multilingual/cultural entry-level;
Also: these qualifications will not focus on one single method of intervention, but rather on the scientific theoretical and practical basis of the full range of evidence-based effective procedures.