READY TO MOVE BEYOND THE CLINIC? 

Whether you're brand new to OBM, or you're ready to buckle down and commit to finding your next role outside of the clinic or the classroom, we've made it easy to start your journey. 

WONDERING IF OBM IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

Many behavior analysts we talk to know they're ready for a career change, or can't be a BCBA forever, but also don't want to start over.

It can feel overwhelming to know where to start. Even picking CEUs to dive in can come with a heavy dose of choice paralysis. that's why we created this easy entry point: 

3 steps. Low response effort. Get tailored recommendations, and a free CEU course. 

01

Take our OBM Interest Profile

Our 24-question Buzzfeed style quiz that helps identify which OBM sub-specialty(ies) could be a good fit for you! Takes less than 10 minutes. 

02

Access your free CEUs

After you take your quiz and provide your email, we'll automatically enroll you in our free course "Intro to OBM Careers" (1.5 LRN CEUs)

03

Download our free eBook

"Your OBM Recipe" is our 16-page eBook that goes alongside our "Intro to OBM Careers" CEU, with information to help you start planning your path forward.

WHY THIS WILL HELP

A lot of behavior analysts assume that OBM is just one thing. It's not. But, where do you start when you don't know what you don't know? 

There are 8 sub-disciplines of OBM recognized by the OBM Network the BACB. They are:

  • Performance Management
  • Consumer Behavior Analysis
  • Monetary Incentive Systems (aka Pay-for-Performance)
  • Behavior-Based Safety
  • Leadership & Culture
  • Health & Well-being
  • Behavioral Systems Analysis
  • Training & Development
Read more about them here. 

That said, the sub-disciplines aren't everything. 

Some of us prefer novelty; others want structure. Some of us may itch to solve the biggest problems, while others are more reinforced by progress made through 1:1 interactions. All of those are valid, and none are better than another! Our quiz uses our hands-on OBM industry experience to ask you questions about your strengths, desires, and what's reinforcing to give you some general direction. 

WHAT BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS LOVED ABOUT

 "INTRO TO OBM CAREERS"

This is the best CEU course I have ever taken. I loved the values exercise and appreciated the insight about pivoting to a career in OBM. I've always had interest, but didn't know where to start. This course gives practical information that I haven't found anywhere else.

- K. B., BCBA

A great breakdown of how the different areas on the roadmap work and exist within the OBM field. Also love the clarification on the resume and job titles variances when looking to make this pivot. 

- K. R., BCBA

This was such a fantastic overview of what OBM is and how you don't have to be confined to a box as a BCBA. So often burnout is experienced, and I personally think if more people were equipped with this information that would lessen.

- L.M., BCBA

4.9/5 RATING | 97% WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COURSE TO A COLLEAGUE |
96% WOULD TAKE A COURSE FROM US AGAIN

Then you'll be automatically enrolled into the course!

WHAT'S NEXT?

Read the eBook. Take the quiz, and complete the "Intro to OBM Careers" CEU. 
Then, you'll have an idea of where you want to take your professional development next. That's where our Learning paths come in.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this actually free?

Yes, we swear! The quiz, the CEU course, and the eBook are free. No credit card, no catch.

Do I need OBM experience to take the quiz?

Nope! It's built to surface where your interests align across different OBM applications, not a test for your competency or skills. 

It works whether you're brand new to OBM or trying to figure out where to focus your efforts. 

How long does the quiz take? 

Less than 10 minutes, and there are no right or wrong answers!

Do the CEUs count toward my BACB requirements?

Yes! Our "Intro to OBM Careers" is a BACB approved CEU worth 1.5 LRN credits. 

Our BACB ACE Provider # is OP-23-10336. 

What happens with my email after I sign up?

Giving us your email makes it so we can automatically enroll you into the free CEU and send you the eBook. 

After that, you'll receive occasional emails from us. Things like resources, announcements, and new course drops. It's not spammy, and you can unsubscribe at any time. 

What if my results don't feel right?

We contain multitudes! The goal of the quiz is to spark thinking about how your skills and interests can help you get strategic in your professional development journey. 

Think about it like a starting out point, not a definitive verdict (but also, we'd love your feedback on the quiz, too! That way we can improve it over time). 

I'm still practicing clinically. Is OBM something I can do on the side?

Short answer... probably, but it depends.

Everyone starts somewhere! What most people need to successfully pivot into an OBM-focused role is a combination of experience + competency. CEUs help with the competency piece!

I'm burned out on clinical work. Is OBM a realistic pivot?

Yep! And honestly, this is exactly who OBM was built for. Burnout in clinical ABA is real, well-documented, and not a character flaw. It usually means you've been applying a powerful skill set in an environment that isn't using it well - not that the skill set is the problem.

OBM takes the same behavioral science you already know and applies it in organizational settings. The work looks different. The pace is different. The reinforcement contingencies are different.

It's not a cure-all, and it's not the right fit for everyone. But for a lot of BCBAs, it's the thing that made behavioral science feel exciting again. Not sure where you'd fit? Take the quiz. It helps surface which subspecialties align with your interests and experience, not just your credentials.

What does OBM work actually look like day-to-day?

It depends on the subspecialty (which is part of why the quiz exists). But generally, nstead of running discrete trials or writing behavior plans, you might be analyzing why a team's output keeps dropping, designing a performance feedback system, running a behavioral gap analysis for a leadership team, or consulting with an organization on how to change a process that isn't working.

Some OBM work is internal (you're employed by an organization). Some is consulting (you work with multiple clients). Some sits in research or academia. Some is hybrid. We go deeper on this in this blog post. Worth a read if you're trying to picture what a day in the life can look like!

Do I need additional certifications or credentials to work in OBM?

Your BCBA is a credential. It is not always recognized as one in organizational settings. That's a real problem, and also an opportunity.

The honest answer: You don't need additional certifications to start doing OBM work or to land OBM-adjacent roles. What you need is the ability to speak the language of the organizational world, be able to demonstrate how you can do the job they're looking for, and show evidence of your skills.

CEUs help with the competency piece. Building a portfolio, getting consulting experience, and being able to articulate what behavioral science actually does in an organizational context are different. We can help with a lot of those too, though! 

If you want to layer in additional credentials down the line (Lean Six Sigma, PMP, etc.), those exist and can open doors. But they are not the starting point.

What industries actually hire behavior analysts for OBM work?

More than you'd think, and it is growing.

BCBAs doing OBM work show up in healthcare systems, education administration, behavioral health organizations, tech companies, financial services, government, manufacturing, and nonprofits  essentially any organization that has performance problems (which is all of them).

The title isn't going to be "behavior analyst", which is why you're not finding jobs like this on LinkedIn. You might be a Performance Consultant, Organizational Development Specialist, People Operations Lead, Learning and Development Manager, or just a regular consultant who happens to have a BCBA.

The credential is not always what gets you in the door. The skills are.

How long does it realistically take to transition into an OBM role?

Anywhere from a few months to a couple of years. As much as we hate says "it depends", it does. 

It depends on how much OBM-adjacent experience you already have, whether you're pivoting fully or gradually, the type of role you're going after, and how aggressively you're building the competency and portfolio piece.

What most people underestimate is the language gap. Behavioral science is a powerful lens, but organizational stakeholders don't speak it fluently. Learning to translate and to lead with outcomes rather than methodology is a bigger barrier than most BCBAs think it is, but it shows up from your resume to how you interview. 

The quiz and free CEU are a good starting point. From there, the OBM Library gives you 48 courses to build competency across the core skill areas at your own pace.