Florida Tech has relaunched its OBM Specialist Certificate, a professional development program offered through ABA Online. The program is designed to equip professionals with practical skills in organizational behavior management (OBM) using the structured SPACE (Scope, Pinpoint, Assess, Change, Embed) Model, a framework for identifying, analyzing and addressing workplace challenges.
The updated format is more accessible than ever. Delivered entirely online, the self-paced program includes five modules corresponding to each phase of the SPACE Model. Each module takes approximately 2.5 to 4.5 hours to complete, and learners have four months of access to all materials.
Participants no longer need to be employed or apply OBM in their current workplace to complete the program. Instead, they engage with case studies and real-world scenarios to practice their skills. The certificate is open to all learners and has no prerequisites, with an optional Foundations Module available for those new to behavior analysis.
Upon completion, participants will be able to identify business opportunities in their workplace, design and lead OBM projects and apply evidence-based methods to implement and sustain improvements.
The certificate serves a broad audience. For behavior analysts, it offers Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) continuing education units (CEUs) and teaches practical skills for improving clinical operations, such as training, supervision and billing integrity. For organizational professionals, it provides data-driven tools to enhance systems and performance across industries.
The OBM Specialist Certificate also offers a valuable pathway for Florida Tech alumni—particularly those in business, engineering, aviation and psychology—to expand their professional skill sets and pursue roles in organizational development, leadership development, continuous improvement and change management.
This piece also appeared in the fall 2025 issue of COPLA Connections.
