Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Foundation

Too many social care professionals carry enormous responsibility with insufficient training behind them. The gap between caring intentions and genuinely informed practice is where people in care get let down – and it is entirely preventable. Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Foundation is a fully CPD-accredited, online course built for UK health and social care professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics, meet sector standards, and deliver the quality of support that makes a real, lasting difference to the people in their care.

You will deepen your understanding of behaviour, learning how to apply assessments and develop effective support plans. The course emphasises ethical decision-making and quality care aligned with sector expectations, helping you increase your responsibility and leadership capability.

Learners include care workers, educators, and support staff seeking skills-based recognition and professional credibility. The course supports flexible, self-paced study with expert guidance to fit your lifestyle and learning needs.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited foundation course focused on Positive Behaviour Support
• Develop practical skills for real-world behaviour management challenges
• Flexible, 100% online study with 12 months’ access
• Interactive modules covering assessment, planning, and ethical practice
• Support for reflective learning and professional decision-making
• Recognised by UK employers for continuing professional development

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confident decision-making in behaviour support strategies
• Apply functional behaviour assessments effectively in practice
• Strengthen leadership in ethical, least restrictive interventions
• Understand legal and ethical considerations in PBS delivery
• Improve teamwork and communication in multi-disciplinary settings
• Evaluate and adapt behaviour support plans for continuous improvement

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

This Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Foundation is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Foundation is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring and practising care workers enhancing behaviour support skills
• Education professionals involved in managing challenging behaviour
• Support staff aiming to improve ethical intervention understanding
• Team leaders seeking to develop collaborative PBS approaches
• Individuals responsible for recording and reporting behaviour data

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRESSION

• Behaviour Support Assistant: £18,000-£25,000 per year
• Learning Support Worker: £19,000-£26,000 per year
• Care Team Leader: £22,000-£30,000 per year
• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker: £20,000-£27,000 per year
• Community Support Worker: £18,000-£24,000 per year

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Confident application of Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Capability in developing and implementing support plans
• Understanding of least restrictive and person-centred approaches
• Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams
• Ethical decision-making aligned with sector standards
• Skills in recording, reporting, and evaluating behaviour support

Enrol today to build confidence in behaviour management with the CPD-accredited Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Foundation, designed to strengthen your skills and real-world understanding.