Tired of Boring Webinars and Slide Decks With No Soul? So Are We.

If you’re like most Board Certified Behavior Analysts® (BCBAs®), you’ve sat through more CEU sessions than you care to count—each one promising “practical strategies” but delivering little more than slide after slide of academic monotony.

The CEU experience has become a checkbox, not a catalyst for change.

You’re not alone if you’ve ever questioned: Is this really the best way to grow as a professional?

What if there were better ways to earn BCBA CEUs—approaches that actually ignite new ideas, connect you with like-minded colleagues, and leave you energized instead of drained?

Welcome to the CEU Rebellion—a movement of BCBAs® reclaiming learning through radical formats that work with your brain, not against it.

Forget passive webinars. Think campfire ethics debates, article-based roundtables, and role-play supervision you’ll actually remember.

Ready to break free? Let’s explore five rebellious paths to CEUs for BCBAs® that just might change how you think about continuing education forever.

1. From Box-Checking to Belonging: The Dojo Membership Model

For too long, continuing education for BCBAs® has felt like an obligation—just another deadline, just another webinar. But what if earning BCBA CEUs could feel more like joining a dojo than logging into a lecture?

That’s the idea behind The Dojo: a membership-based community offering 24 CEUs per year through a blend of live discussions, on-demand trainings, and collaborative events. Instead of packing your CEUs into a crammed renewal sprint, you learn gradually over time—layering new insights into your practice with intention.

And it’s not just about quantity. It’s about relevance and real-life application.

Inside The Dojo, CEU topics span from Ethics CEUs for BCBAs® to Supervision CEUs for BCBAs®, all tied to practical, research-informed strategies. The goal isn’t just compliance—it’s competence.

“[Inside the Dojo] they provide current research, innovative ideas, and expert guidance that directly improve my programming, parent and RBT® support, and ethical decision-making." — Laura, Dojo Member

Why It Works (and the Research Says So)

Research in educational psychology consistently supports spaced learning over cramming. When we engage in distributed practice—revisiting material in multiple sessions over time—we retain it more deeply and use it more flexibly (Cepeda et al., 2006).

Plus, Bandura’s (1977) Social Learning Theory reminds us that we don’t just learn in isolation—we learn through community, interaction, and modeling. That’s what The Dojo is designed to support.

Instead of a one-way information dump, The Dojo offers ongoing dialogue—where ideas evolve through shared experience, just like they do on the job.

2. Article-Based Book Club: Deep Learning Through Dialogue

What if you could earn CEUs for BCBAs® not by watching a lecture, but by having a real conversation about how to apply research to your practice?

That’s exactly what the Dojo’s live article discussion group offers—a modern, research-informed spin on the book club. Each session focuses on a peer-reviewed journal article, guiding participants through active discussion, ethical analysis, and implementation planning. And yes, you earn Ethics CEUs for BCBAs® and Supervision CEUs for BCBAs® in the process depending on the topic of the article.

This isn’t about memorizing conclusions. It’s about thinking critically, debating constructively, and leaving with ideas you can actually use.

Why This Format Hits Different

Interactive discussions build not just understanding, but confidence in application. According to Vygotsky’s (1978) concept of the Zone of Proximal Development, we learn best when we engage in dialogue that pushes our thinking just beyond our current level—with support.

Discussing real research also encourages analytical flexibility, something that passive formats often fail to cultivate. And when CEUs include real-time ethical scenarios or supervisory dilemmas, they build a stronger bridge between theory and practice.

Instead of earning CEUs in isolation, you're engaging in professional dialogue that grows your clinical judgment, not just your certificate stack.

3. BCBA Summer Camp: A Retreat for the Mind and Practice

Imagine earning BCBA® CEUs by discussing ethics while walking through a pine forest. Or participating in a live supervision role-play beside a crackling campfire. That’s the heart of the BCBA® Summer Camp—a live, retreat-style CEU event hosted by Master ABA.

This isn’t your typical conference hall. It’s immersive, unplugged, and intentionally designed to blend professional development with personal reflection.

At the BCBA® Summer Camp, you can earn Ethics CEUs for BCBAs®, Supervision CEUs for BCBAs®, and more—all through formats that engage your senses and stretch your perspective. The setting promotes deep focus, creative problem-solving, and connection with colleagues in a way no screen ever could.

Why Retreats Change the Game

Experiential learning works. Kolb’s (1984) experiential learning theory explains how concrete experiences, followed by reflective observation, lead to more meaningful professional growth than abstract instruction alone.

Even better? When learning is embodied—involving physical movement, space, and environment—it taps into different neural pathways and improves retention (Wilson, 2002).

At the BCBA® Summer Camp, CEUs become whole-body learning. You walk, think, discuss, and reflect—all in a natural setting where your nervous system isn’t battling Zoom fatigue.

4. Pre-Recorded Doesn’t Mean Passive: On-Demand Learning That Sticks

Let’s be real—sometimes you need CEUs on your own time. Between client demands, documentation, and life outside of work, having access to pre-recorded CEUs for BCBAs® is essential. But not all recordings are created equal.

At Master ABA, our library of on-demand CEUs is designed to do more than check a box. These aren’t just screen-shares of slides. They’re instructor-led sessions packed with real-world examples, meaningful stories, actionable strategies, and tools you can use the same day.

“This was one of the best CEU courses I've ever taken. So much information packed into an hour and a half. Not what I expected for the reasonable price I paid. From what I learned, I can start making changes in my parent training tomorrow!" - Robin B., BCBA

Finding the Right Balance

Pre-recorded CEUs offer flexibility, and when paired with live, interactive formats like The Dojo’s book club discussions or the BCBA® Summer Camp’s in-person experiences, they become part of a well-rounded learning portfolio.

This approach aligns with blended learning models, which research shows are more effective than single-format instruction (Means et al., 2013). By mixing asynchronous and synchronous learning, you not only meet your CEU requirements—you expand your professional growth in multiple dimensions.

Think of it like a behavior intervention plan: the best results come from a variety of strategies that match the context, not a one-size-fits-all solution.

5. Listen and Learn: CEUs Through the Action Insights Podcast

Not every CEU needs to happen in front of a screen. Sometimes the most powerful insights come when your body is moving and your mind is open. That’s the idea behind Action Insights: The Intersection of ABA & Mental Health—a podcast from MasterABA that transforms your downtime into professional development.

Yes, you can earn BCBA® CEUs by listening to thoughtful conversations that explore the overlap of applied behavior analysis and mental health. Whether you're walking the dog, commuting, or unwinding after work, each episode invites you to reflect, question, and grow—without having to carve out hours for another webinar.

What Makes It Work?

The Action Insights podcast isn’t fluff—it’s research-informed, experience-grounded, and focused on bridging the gap between theory and real-world complexity. You’ll hear from professionals navigating challenging behavior cases, mental health considerations, and systems-level barriers—all through the lens of behavior analysis.

This aligns with situated learning theory (Lave & Wenger, 1991), which emphasizes learning as a social and contextual activity. By listening to real conversations in real-life settings, you activate multiple cognitive pathways—improving both comprehension and recall.

And because the content often explores ethics, clinical judgment, and interdisciplinary practice, it can count toward specific CEU types like Ethics CEUs for BCBAs®, depending on the episode.

Episodes Cover:

• ABA’s role in supporting mental health

• Complex ethical dilemmas in multidisciplinary teams

• Burnout, resilience, and self-management for practitioners

• Real stories of behavioral change in challenging environments

This Isn’t Just CEUs—It’s a Movement

You became a BCBA® to change lives, not to click through endless slides in a dimly lit home office.

And yet, for too long, earning CEUs for BCBAs® has been a soul-sucking chore. But it doesn’t have to be.

Across The Dojo’s collaborative membership, the BCBA® Camp’s immersive retreat, article-based discussions, on-demand training, and the Action Insights podcast, you’re seeing a new model emerge—one that honors how BCBAs® actually learn: through connection, experience, creativity, and applied action.

The CEU Rebellion isn’t about breaking rules. It’s about reshaping the rules so they work for us—for our brains, our ethics, our clients, and our joy in this field.

You don’t need more CEUs.
You need better CEUs—ones that grow with you, not just sit on your certificate wall.

Ready to Reclaim Your Learning?

Here’s how to join the CEU Rebellion today:

• Join The Dojo for 24 CEUs a year, including live events and article discussions

• Register for the BCBA® Summer Camp and earn CEUs while unplugging in nature

• Subscribe to Action Insights and earn CEUs while walking, commuting, or relaxing

• Explore our on-demand CEU library, including free CEUs for BCBAs®

• Bring your team with corporate CEU packages and collaborative workshops

Let’s make your continuing education as inspiring as the work you do every day.