The ABP Business Psychology Certification provides a route for ABP members to achieve ‘Business Psychologist’ status by evidencing their experience, expertise, competencies and skill across core psychology and business areas.
Levels of Certification
There are three levels of certification; Associate Business Psychologist, Senior Business Psychologist and Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology.
Entry Requirements
There are currently no academic entry requirements, however you will need to demonstrate that you work in a role where you apply psychological practice in business.
Fees (Excluding VAT)
£2,450 including initial application fee of £50
Overview
There are three levels of certification:
Demonstrates a broad understanding of some aspects of the approach, philosophy and practice of business psychology. Individuals may work in a supportive role with more experienced colleagues or mentors, or they may function as part of a team.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the key psychological principles of understanding, designing and managing people, processes and organisations. Candidates will be experienced individuals who are likely to have leadership and or management expertise in key areas and demonstrate impact and influence.
Candidates for this level will have a sustained record of leadership and influence in Business Psychology, and will actively champion Business Psychology.
- Associate Business Psychologist
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Demonstrates a broad understanding of some aspects of the approach, philosophy and practice of business psychology. Individuals may work in a supportive role with more experienced colleagues or mentors, or they may function as part of a team.
- Senior Business Psychologist
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Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the key psychological principles of understanding, designing and managing people, processes and organisations. Candidates will be experienced individuals who are likely to have leadership and or management expertise in key areas and demonstrate impact and influence.
- Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology
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Candidates for this level will have a sustained record of leadership and influence in Business Psychology, and will actively champion Business Psychology.
For each of the three levels, evidence is required which shows understanding and experience across some or all of the following core areas:
- Business Psychology Areas of Practice (selection and assessment; strategy and organisational effectiveness; learning and development; behavioural science; human motivation and wellbeing)
- The Consulting Cycle (advise, diagnose, design, implement, evaluate)
- Professional Business Practice (e.g. commercial acumen, law, ethics, diversity)
- ABP Values (being inclusive, being accessible, promoting business psychology, demonstrating best practice, building capability)
To apply for Certification you must be an ABP member and complete a short initial application form. Once you have submitted your form, a member of the team will get in touch to discuss your application.
Forms and Handbook
Forms
Initial Application Form
Evidence Submission Form
Reference Template Associate Business Psychologist
Reference Template Senior Business Psychologist
Reference Template Fellow of the ABP
Handbook
Webinar
Listen to ABP Board Member Steve Apps talk through the certification background and process below: