EDU8014X - Understanding the ABCs – Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Course Description

Unlock the power of the ABC model—Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence—to understand and address student behavior as a form of communication. This course teaches you to identify triggers, observe actions, and analyze outcomes to uncover the purpose behind behaviors, particularly for students with disabilities. Through hands-on lessons, you’ll develop strategies to create inclusive classrooms where every student feels supported and empowered to succeed. 

Key Benefits

• 100% online self-paced course.
• No prior experience required.
• No textbooks and other materials required for purchase.

Learning Modules Include

• Unit 1: The ABCs and Function of Behavior 
• Unit 2: The Importance of Data 
• Unit 3: Using Data to Identify the Function of Behavior 

Course Learning Outcomes

• Define the ABC framework and its components.
• Identify behavior triggers and consequences in real-time.
• Use ABC data to inform classroom strategies. 

Requirements to Enroll

No application is needed to enroll. All learners are eligible to enroll in the course. There are no admission requirements. It is recommended that learners have a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer and internet knowledge.

Estimated Time to Completion

This course can be completed in 1 hour. 

Access Time

Learners will have access to their course learning modules for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

CEUs and PDUs

• CEUs- 0.1 National University Continuing Education Units

Certificate of Completion

 After completion of all course units and earning a 100% class progress, learners will be awarded an official National University Professional and Continuing Education Certificate of Completion

Refund Policy

We at National University want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. In the event that a student is not completely satisfied with a course, we offer a refund policy to ensure satisfaction.

To be eligible for a refund, the student must submit a written request, including a valid reason, within 9 calendar days of registering for the course. Additionally, the student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

To request a refund, email PACE@nu.edu and include your full name, student ID, and course name. Your reason for requesting a refund will be carefully reviewed, and we reserve the right to refuse a refund if we determine the request to be invalid.

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are approved for a refund, we will issue a refund to your original method of payment within 60 days of the refund approval.

How to Access My Course

Allow up to 1 hour after enrollment for the course to appear in Brightspace. (An error will appear if accessed before 1 hour)

Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your student portal at westraining.nu.edu
2. Click “Login”, then “Student Login”
3. Log in using User Name (email address) and Password
4. In your PACE student portal, click on “Brightspace LMS” on the left-hand navigation panel.
5. Under My Courses, click the course title to get started.