Program

Day 1: Introduction to Organizational Behavior Management & the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

- The ABC model & functions of behavior

- The functional analysis to explain behavior

- Leadership- Pitfalls in influencing behavior

- Strategies for influencing behavior

- Antecedents - Influence of environmental factors

 

Day 2: Consequences & Reinforcement

- Behavior as a function of consequences

- Reinforcement- What reinforces behavior?

- Effects and pitfalls of consequences

- Dealing with problem behavior

 

Day 3: OBM Protocol, Performance Improvement Plan & Exam

- OBM Protocol; the roadmap for behavioral interventions

- PVP - Design your performance improvement plan (PIP)

- Summary & wrap-up

- Exam training - Prepare for success

- Exam - Classroom - Get your Certified OBM Foundation Certificate!

 

Exam

Once you attend the OBM Foundation Training, you will be prepared for the exam which will be conducted in class on the third day of training. The exam lasts for one hour and comprises 40 multiple-choice questions. To pass the exam, you need to have at least 28 correct answers. You will receive your results immediately after the exam. Upon passing, APMG International will give you a verifiable certificate and a digital badge that you can use to showcase your achievements on your online profile.

 

The APMG Certified OBM Foundation certification is globally recognized and accredited through our partner APMG International. This ensures a high level of quality and international recognition for your certificate. APMG's certification programs are utilized by 80% of the FTSE 100, as well as over a third of the Fortune 500 and S&P 500, and have a proven track record of yielding better results.

Investment

The classroom variant consists of 3 full days (9.00h - 17.00h) at a central training location and is taught in Dutch.

• 3-day classroom Certified OBM Foundation program includes a 1-year license of the OBM Knowingo App and internationally recognized certification after passing the exam: € 2.150,- p.p. excluding VAT. Without exam and certification the investment is € 1.895,- p.p. excluding VAT.
• For a tailor-made Certified OBM Foundation program or InCompany - request a free quote and study anytime and anywhere!

 

Study load

In addition to the 3 days of training, you need time to study the literature and complete the exercises and quizzes in the Knowingo App. Generally, candidates spend about 4 to 5 hours on the Knowingo learning app.

How much time you spend studying the literature depends on how quickly you read and master the material.

 

 

Learning outcome

The OBM Foundation course equips you with the knowledge and skills to successfully adopt and apply a scientifically proven approach to positively changing behaviors:

• Understand the underpinning philosophy & principles of OBM.

• Learn to apply a scientifically proven approach to positively changing behaviors for improved performance.

• Specify and measure performance in terms of desired results and behaviors.
• Identify principles and factors that affect and govern human behavior.
• Identify factors that cause or influence negative behaviors.
• Perform root-cause analysis of behaviors using ABC-Analysis.
• Understand the common pitfalls and errors in influencing the behavior of others.
• Identify and develop strategies and solutions to encourage desired behavior, and address negative behavior.
• Perform behavior interventions regarding performance feedback, goal-setting, and reinforcement.
• Understand different traits and challenges amongst individuals and groups.
• Boost team dynamics and relationships.
• Better align behaviors to corporate goals and team objectives.