Academy Membership
Join a community committed to excellence in behavior change through education, practice, and professional growth. Membership provides access to learning, connection, and opportunities to grow as a practitioner, leader, or organization in the field.
Membership Overview
Academy membership is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to deepen their engagement in behavior change and human-centered care.
Whether you are building foundational knowledge or advancing your practice, membership supports continuous learning, connection, and contribution to the field.
Key Benefits
Membership includes:
- Access to education & training grounded in behavioral science and real-world application
- Continuing education opportunities to support ongoing development
- Connection to a professional community across roles, disciplines, and settings
- Resources & tools to strengthen practice and performance
- Opportunities for collaboration and shared learning
- Alignment with standards & best practices in behavior change
- Pathways for growth including specialization and leadership development
Member Participation & Voting
Academy members play an active role in shaping the future of the field, including:
- Participating in community input and feedback processes
- Contributing to the evolution of standards and practices
- Voting on select Academy initiatives, leadership matters, or governance decisions (as applicable by membership type)
Specific voting rights and participation opportunities may vary by membership category. Members are encouraged to review the full details of their category’s benefits and participation options during the enrollment process.
Terms & Conditions
Membership is subject to the Academy’s terms and conditions, which provide additional information about:
- Membership eligibility and categories
- Duration and renewal terms
- Code of conduct and professional expectations
- Use of Academy resources and materials
- Policies related to certification, education, and participation
Specific voting rights and participation opportunities may vary by membership category. Members are encouraged to review the full details of their category’s benefits and participation options during the enrollment process.
Learn MoreFAQs
Get answers to your questions about Academy Membership here.
Membership is open to people and organizations committed to advancing behavior change and human-centered care. This includes practitioners, coaches, care providers, educators, teams, employers, training programs, and organizations working to strengthen practice, improve outcomes, and support meaningful change.
The Academy offers membership options for individuals, organizations, and accredited programs. Individual membership supports practitioners and professionals seeking connection, learning, and continued growth. Organizational membership supports teams and employers investing in workforce development and quality practice. Program membership supports accredited education and training programs committed to excellence in teaching, curriculum, and evaluation.
No. Academy membership is designed to support people at different stages of their journey. Some members may be new to behavior change and looking to build a strong foundation, while others may be experienced professionals seeking continuing education, community, leadership opportunities, or deeper specialization.
Membership is an ongoing relationship with the Academy. It provides access to a professional community, continuing education, resources, events, and opportunities to stay connected to the evolving field of behavior change.
Training and certification are more specific pathways. Training helps build knowledge and applied skills through structured learning experiences, while certification recognizes that a professional has met defined standards of competence. Membership supports the broader journey before, during, and after those milestones.
Yes. Academy membership supports ongoing learning through continuing education opportunities designed to help members deepen their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and stay connected to the evolving field of behavior change.
Continuing education may include live learning experiences, recorded programs, skill-building sessions, thought leadership, and other professional development opportunities aligned with the Academy’s standards for excellence in practice.
Academy membership is annual. Members join for a one-year term and may renew each year to maintain access to member benefits, community opportunities, continuing education, and Academy resources.
Join the Academy.
Be part of a professional community advancing excellence in behavior change.