Understand and support people whose behaviour challenges — behaviour as communication, the function of behaviour, proactive strategies, responding calmly, behaviour support plans, and reducing restrictive practice.
What this course covers
- Explain what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and its aims
- Understand behaviour as communication and its function
- Use proactive strategies to prevent behaviour that challenges
- Respond calmly and safely, following the behaviour support plan
- Understand restrictive practices as a last resort and your role
How much does Positive Behaviour Support training cost?
£4 per person on Care2Learn, with no minimum order and no subscription. If your team needs a full training matrix rather than one course, a subscription at £2 per learner per month covers all 32 courses — see the 2026 price comparison.
Who needs it
Anyone delivering hands-on care in a CQC-regulated service, as part of their mandatory training. Completion is recorded with the date taken and the date it is next due, so it appears correctly on your training matrix and can be evidenced at inspection.
What the learner receives
A certificate in their own name carrying the CPD Aligned seal, showing the completion date and the renewal date a year later, downloadable at any time. The record belongs to the learner, not just the employer — it travels with them rather than sitting in one provider's system.
Related courses
Providers usually assign these alongside Positive Behaviour Support.
- Dysphagia — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Sensory Impairment Awareness — 45 min online, £4 per person
- Data Protection & GDPR — 40 min online, £4 per person
You can also browse the full catalogue of 32 courses, or read about the Care Certificate for staff new to care.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Positive Behaviour Support training take?
About 45 min of e‑learning, across 9 sections with 11 assessment questions. Learners can stop and resume at any point, and it works on a phone.
What does Positive Behaviour Support training cover?
By the end of the course a learner should be able to explain what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and its aims; understand behaviour as communication and its function; use proactive strategies to prevent behaviour that challenges. The full list of learning outcomes is set out above.
Is Positive Behaviour Support CPD Aligned, and how is it assessed?
Yes — the certificate carries the CPD Aligned seal. The assessment is multiple choice with a pass mark of 70%; attempts are recorded and learners can retake it. Renewal is set at 12 months from the completion date, so the course reappears on your training matrix when it is due.
Is Positive Behaviour Support the same as restraint training?
No, and treating it that way misses the point. PBS is a values‑led framework focused on understanding what a behaviour is communicating and changing the environment so distress reduces. The course covers restrictive practice and least‑restrictive approaches, but physical intervention requires separate accredited practical training.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
No — this is a standalone mandatory course rather than one of the Care Certificate standards. The Care Certificate is available as its own guided course for staff who are new to care.
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