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; Certified Business Psychologist, Certified Principal Business Psychologist and Fellow of the Association for Business Psychology.
Entry Requirements
You will need to demonstrate that you work in a role where you apply psychological practice in business. We also take into account your academic qualifications.
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.
- Certified 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.
- Certified Principal 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)
Forms and Handbook
Forms
Evidence Submission Form for Certified Business Psychologist
Reference Form for Certified Business Psychologist
Evidence Submission Form for Certified Principal Business Psychologist
Reference Form for Certified Principal Business Psychologist
Application for Fellow of the ABP
Handbook
Route to Certification Handbook
Case Studies
Case Study: Certified Principal Business Psychologist (CPBP)
Webinar
Listen to ABP Board Member Steve Apps talk through the certification background and process below:
