Education & Credentialing Governance
Division V addresses the formal governance of behavioural science education, training, and credentialing practice. Certifications in this division are designed for established practitioners who teach, train, or formally govern within the behavioural science field — recognising the professional responsibilities that accompany an instructional or governance role.
Division V credentials recognise the professional responsibilities that come with teaching and credentialing authority in behavioural science. They are not academic teaching qualifications, not university or college credentials, and not government-regulated education licences. Division V credentials are professional development qualifications issued by an independent private certifying body.
What This Division Covers
Division V formalises the competency of practitioners who train others, design curricula, or oversee credentialing processes in behavioural science. It exists because the quality of training and credentialing in any professional field depends on the competency of those who deliver and govern it.
GIB's credentialing framework depends on a network of approved training organisations whose instructors deliver GIB-aligned behavioural science programmes. Division V credentials provide a formal standard for the competency of those instructors — and for the organisations and senior practitioners who govern training and credentialing activities in the field.
Beyond the training ecosystem, Division V also includes a senior recognition pathway (MFABS) for established practitioners whose contribution to the applied behavioural science field warrants formal acknowledgement at Master Educator level.
GIB is an examination and certification body — it does not deliver training. Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) deliver GIB-aligned preparation programmes to candidates. The CBSI and LGTP credentials provide the formal standards framework for instructors and organisations seeking ATO status or maintaining it. The MFABS recognises senior practitioners independently of the ATO ecosystem.
- Academic university or college teaching qualifications or licences
- Government-regulated education or training authorisations
- Clinical supervisor or therapeutic training qualifications
- Primary, secondary, or higher education teaching credentials
- Vocational training qualifications outside the behavioural science domain
Who This Division Is For
Division V is designed for qualified behavioural science practitioners who train others, design training programmes, or contribute to the formal governance of professional credentials in the field.
Competency Domains
Division V competency domains address the knowledge, skill, and professional responsibility specific to training delivery, curriculum design, and credentialing governance in applied behavioural science.
Evidence-informed adult learning theory as applied to professional training design. Includes learning objectives, instructional design methodology, participatory learning approaches, and evaluation of training effectiveness in applied behavioural science contexts.
The development, documentation, and maintenance of professional competency frameworks. Includes competency mapping, standards review processes, alignment with evidence bases, and the governance of standards change in certifying body contexts.
Professional assessment design for applied behavioural science training and examination. Includes validity and reliability considerations, formative and summative assessment approaches, examiner calibration, and standards-setting methodology.
Ethical standards in credentialing and training governance: conflicts of interest, quality assurance obligations, transparent standards, appeals and complaints processes, and the responsibilities of those with authority over professional credentials.
The professional responsibilities of behavioural science educators regarding knowledge currency, evidence base maintenance, engagement with current research, and contribution to the development of the applied behavioural science field through teaching and publication.
Deep applied knowledge of the GIB competency framework(s) within which the instructor or governance practitioner operates: ability to explain, exemplify, assess, and contextualise content accurately within the current state of the evidence base.
Certifications in Division V
Division V comprises three credentials addressing instructor competency, organisational training approval, and senior field recognition. Each credential operates within distinct eligibility and assessment frameworks appropriate to its scope.
Formal credential for qualified instructors delivering GIB-framework behavioural science training through approved organisations. CBSI assesses instructional competency, content knowledge, and professional conduct against GIB's standards for approved training delivery.
The institutional credential for organisations seeking GIB Approved Training Organisation status. LGTP assessment evaluates organisational capacity, programme quality standards, instructor qualifications, and governance frameworks for organisations wishing to deliver GIB-aligned preparation programmes to candidates.
Senior recognition credential for established practitioners with significant contribution to the applied behavioural science field. MFABS is awarded through an evidence-based review process rather than examination, recognising a body of professional contribution at the highest level of the GIB framework.
How to Engage with Division V
The appropriate starting point within Division V depends on whether you are an individual instructor practitioner, an organisation seeking ATO status, or a senior practitioner seeking field-level recognition.
Practitioners who deliver, or intend to deliver, GIB-framework training through an approved training organisation should pursue the CBSI credential. The CBSI requires an active GIB Level I or Level II credential in a relevant division alongside documented training delivery experience.
The CBSI is available to practitioners with active credentials in any GIB division. Candidates should submit an admissions enquiry specifying their relevant GIB credential and training delivery experience for eligibility confirmation.
Training organisations wishing to deliver GIB-approved preparation programmes to candidates for GIB certifications should pursue the LGTP assessment. The LGTP process assesses organisational capacity, instructor qualifications, and programme quality against GIB's Approved Training Organisation standards.
Organisations should begin with a formal expression of interest to the GIB Approvals Office, which is distinct from the individual Admissions Office. LGTP guidance and requirements are available on request.
Determine whether you are pursuing CBSI (individual instructor), LGTP (organisation), or MFABS (senior field recognition). Each has distinct eligibility and process requirements.
Review the specific eligibility requirements for your chosen credential and contact the relevant GIB office — Admissions (CBSI/MFABS) or Approvals (LGTP) — to confirm eligibility before formal application.
Complete the formal application with all required documentation. Individual credentials require professional references, experience documentation, and (for CBSI) a current GIB credential. LGTP requires organisational documentation reviewed by the Approvals Panel.
CBSI candidates sit a formal examination. LGTP is assessed through an organisational audit process. MFABS is assessed through evidence review by a specialist panel. All successful outcomes result in formal credential award and registry entry.
Engage with Division V
Whether you are an individual instructor seeking formal credential recognition, an organisation seeking training provider approval, or a senior practitioner eligible for Master Fellow recognition, begin with an enquiry to the relevant GIB office.