What this credential is
The Canvas ABA-Art Credential is a curriculum-specific certificate verifying that the credential holder has:
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Completed the Canvas ABA-Art coursework, and
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Passed the Canvas ABA-Art competency exam
This credential provides a clear, field-facing way to distinguish professionals who are prepared to implement Canvas ABA-Art as designed.
This is not a replacement for licensure, board certification, or employer credentialing. It is a verification of competency specific to Canvas ABA-Art implementation.
Why credentialing matters to the field
When a curriculum is implemented across settings (schools, clinics, homes, consultative services), outcomes depend on scope and fidelity.
The Canvas ABA-Art Credential supports the field by:
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Establishing a consistent implementation standard for an emerging curriculum model
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Promoting treatment integrity and reducing “DIY” or altered implementations that drift from the curriculum
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Helping schools, organizations, and collaborators identify professionals trained in this specific model
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Protecting the credibility of art-based behavior-analytic work through an objective competency requirement (the exam)
What being credentialed means
A Credentialed Canvas ABA-Art Professional has met Canvas ABA’s requirements to demonstrate readiness to implement the curriculum as designed.
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Credential holders may:
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Represent themselves as a Credentialed Canvas ABA-Art Professional
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Use the credential badge/seal (if provided) according to the published usage guidelines
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Be listed in the Canvas ABA-Art Directory
Who this is for
This credential is designed for professionals who want to implement Canvas ABA-Art within their role and scope, including:
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BCBAs / BCaBAs / behavior technicians
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School-based clinicians and behavior support staff
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Educators and related service providers implementing Canvas ABA-Art in educational contexts
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Program leaders seeking a consistent training standard across staff
Credential Requirements
After completing the course and passing the exam, you will receive:
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A digital Canvas ABA-Art Credential certificate
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A credential verification ID
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The option to be included in the Canvas ABA-Art Credentialed Professional Directory (opt-in)
Canvas ABA-Art Credentialed Professional Directory
The Directory is a public-facing resource for schools, organizations, and collaborators seeking professionals who have earned the Canvas ABA-Art Credential.
Directory listings are optional and require your consent.
Directory listings may include:
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Name and professional role/credentials (as provided)
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City/State/Country (or region)
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Practice setting/context (e.g., school, clinic, consultative)
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Service format (in-person/telehealth, if applicable)
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Credential verification ID (or partial ID)
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Optional professional website link
Canvas ABA reserves the right to standardize directory fields for clarity and consistency.
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Already competed the course? Apply for your certificate
If you completed the Canvas ABA-Art course in the past and did not receive this credential certificate, you can request it.
Legacy certificate requests (past course completers)
To receive the credential certificate as a past completer, you will:
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Contact Canvas ABA using the Legacy Credential Request form, and
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Provide the information needed to verify your completion (e.g., the email used to enroll, completion confirmation, or other verification methods)
If your exam completion is already on record, we will issue your certificate. If your exam was not included at the time you completed the course (or is not on record), you may be asked to complete the current exam requirement before the credential can be issued.