Become a UK-SBA Member
Anyone who is actively involved in behaviour analysis in the UK is encouraged to join the Society. Membership Categories are based on an individual’s training and qualification in behaviour analysis. A full description of the membership categories, requirements and registration fees is given under the registration pages by clicking:
We have four levels of membership:
Registration and renewal fees apply as per the tables below:
UKBA(cert)
| New Member Application | £200 | Certification awarded (approved to register) |
| Renewal On Time - Completed before Renewal Date | £95 | Certification continues (remain on register) |
| Lapsed Renewal - Completed up to 30 days after Renewal Date | £150 | Certification lapsed (removed from register) - certification continues once renewed |
| Lapsed Renewal - Completed from 31 days of Renewal Date and up to 2 years lapsed | £200 | Certification lapsed (removed from register) - new certification period begins once renewed |
| Expired Certification – Over 2 years lapsed | £200 | Full re-certification required – Probationary Status is applied - Probationary Competencies must be completed over this new term of membership |
UKiBA
| New Member Application | £200 | Certification awarded (approved to the register) |
| Renewal On Time - Completed before Renewal Date | £95 | Certification continues (remain on register) |
| Lapsed Renewal - Completed up to 30 days of Renewal Date | £150 | Certification lapsed (removed from register) - certification continues once renewed |
| Lapsed Renewal - Completed after 31 days of Renewal Date and up to 2 years lapsed | £200 | Certification lapsed (removed from register) - new certification period begins once renewed |
| Expired Certification – Over 2 years lapsed | £200 | Full Re-certification required – UKiBA competencies must be completed over the two next terms of membership |
Practising Registrant Member
| New Member Application | £100 | Membership awarded (approved to the register) |
| Renewal On Time - Completed Before Renewal Date | £50 | Membership continues (remain on register) |
| Late Renewal - Completed up to 30 days of Renewal Date | £75 | Membership lapsed (removed from register) - continues once renewed |
| Late Renewal - Completed after 31 days of Renewal Date and up to 2 years lapsed | £100 | Membership lapsed (removed from register) until renewal |
| Expired Membership – Over 2 years lapsed | £100 | Membership lapsed (removed from register) until renewal |
Student Member (non-practising Student)
| New Member Application | £25 | Membership awarded (not visible on register) |
| Renewal On Time - Completed Before Renewal Date | £25 | Membership continues (not visible on register) |
| Late Renewal - Completed up to 30 days of Renewal Date | £25 | Membership continues once renewed (not visible on register) |
| Late Renewal - Completed after 31 days of Renewal Date and up to 2 years lapsed | £25 | Membership ends until renewal (not visible on register) |
| Expired Membership – Over 2 years lapsed | £25 | Membership ends until renewal (not visible on register) |
The transfer route to the UKBA(cert) closed on 19th December 2025.
All new routes to the UKBA(cert) are now open.
Those holding an active BCBA will be able to join as a UKBA(cert) under Route E.
Route E is fully explained in the Routes to the UKBA(cert) document.
Our UK-SBA Register Requirements explains all requirements in addition to your eligibility for membership category. Please refer to this page to under stand fully all mandatory criteria for membership.
All members agree to abide by the UK-SBA Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct and
the UK-SBA Complaints Procedure.
Behaviour analytic practitioners must hold appropriate current insurance cover for the role they hold or are seeking. If they are working with or seeking to work with children and /or vulnerable adults they must hold a current Disclosure, i.e. a DBS for England and Wales, an Access NI for Northern Ireland or a Disclosure Scotland and have an up-to-date record of Safeguarding training.
All UK-SBA members, with the exception of Student members, must appear on the UK-SBA Register.
Please read our Payment, Cancellation and Refund Policy Statement for UK-SBA Membership and Events before you register with us.
Membership Benefits
The UK-SBA offers a range of benefits to members depending on membership category.
Members are able to post their details (qualifications, experience, special fields etc.) on the UK-SBA Register and, if they choose to be, are searchable for work on the Register (students are an exception).
Once approved, members can access and download their membership badge. Members can use their membership badge on their signature, email and marketing materials to show they are UK-SBA registered.
Please see the UK-SBA Registered Badge Guidelines for full terms and conditions of usage of the badge.
All members receive reduced fees on UK-SBA, EABG (Experimental Analysis of Behaviour Group) and EABA (European Association for Behaviour Analysis) and conference and training events, access to the UK-SBA Job Board and access to “Members Only” areas of the website.
All members have full access to view the UK-SBA Job Board.
New Members
For full guidance of how to Register with the UK-SBA please click on the page link below. Here you will find a full and detailed guide to completing the Registration Form field by field.
Registering as a New UK-SBA Member: Queries and Guidance
Join the UK-SBA
Membership Renewals
Membership dues must be renewed yearly to remain an active member of the Society. For full guidance of how to renew your existing UK-SBA membership please go to our Membership Renewals page.
Please note if you are considering/intending taking Statutory Leave from your role you must inform us before your renewal date if you wish to make use of the UK-SBA Statutory Leave Policy. Please click on the link below for full guidance:
Statutory Leave Policy for UK-SBA Members
Membership Refusal Appeals
If you apply for membership and the UK-SBA deem your application does not meet the membership criteria we will of course contact you and explain why you have not met the necessary requirements and refund you in full. If you want to appeal this decision you can of course contact us by emailing us at [email protected].
Please read through our UK-SBA Membership Registration Appeals Procedure.