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Challenging Behaviour Training

Want to response challenging behaviours confidently? Check out this CPD-accredited Challenging Behaviour Training online.

4.6367 Students

Last updated: July 2026

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UKRLP
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£49.00

Regular price

£196.00

14 Days Money-Back Guarantee

  • Duration: 4h 4m
  • Life Time Access
  • Unlimited Free Retake Exam

CPD Points: 5

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, participants will have a clear, practical and research-informed understanding of challenging behaviour and how to manage it safely and compassionately. Key learning outcomes include:

  • Understand challenging behaviour and its impact on individuals and environments.
  • Apply behaviour theories, models, and whole-setting approaches effectively.
  • Build strong relationships using clear communication, tone, and supportive language.
  • Support behaviour regulation with routines, prompts, rewards, and sensitivity.
  • Conduct functional assessments and develop Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
  • Identify complex behaviours, manage crises, rebuild trust, and act positively.

About course

Challenging behaviour is not a learning disability. It’s an individual’s actions that disrupt learning, care, or daily life, or may pose risks to themselves or others. These behaviours can include aggression, hitting or kicking other people, throwing things or self-harming, withdrawal, or refusal to cooperate.

The Challenging Behaviour Training from Training Excellence is designed for teachers, teaching assistants, school staff, care professionals, and support workers who work with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs. The course is also for individuals who involves understanding, managing, or responding to challenging behaviour, helping them build confidence in supportive environments.

This online CPD-accredited challenging behaviour training course will help you understand the causes of challenging behaviour and its impact on individuals and environments. Learn and apply behaviour theories and models to build strong relationships. You can also recognise and respond to behavioural escalation using restorative and de-escalation techniques.

Our challenging behaviour training course modules cover the foundations of challenging behaviour, proactive and preventive behaviour strategies, crisis resolution, identifying complex behaviours, and managing low-level disruption by using restorative approaches. Additionally, how you handle professional resilience, including self-injury, trauma triggers, crisis management, and well-being resources.

During the course, you’ll get 24/7 support whenever you need. After completing the course, you will receive an instant Free PDF Certificate, which will  add value to your CV. So, Enrol now and become an expert in managing challenging behavious.

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CPD Service Accredited

CPD Service Accredited

Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.

UKRLP Registered Provider

UKRLP Registered Provider

We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.

Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.

AoHT Accredited

AoHT Accredited

We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.

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Course Curriculum

7 sections • 42 lectures

  • Section Overview of Foundations of Challenging Behaviour
  • Defining Challenging Behaviour
  • The Impact of Challenging Behaviour on Individuals and Environments
  • Functions and Underlying Causes of Behaviour
  • Challenging Behaviour and Mental Health
  • Behaviour Theories and Behaviour Models
  • Whole-Setting and Whole-School Approaches to Behaviour
  • Section Highlights of Foundations of Challenging Behaviour

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate to showcase on your CV to reflect your skills and achievements in this area.

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