How long is the Mindset Behavior Training certification valid for Brain Balance staff?
Brain_Balance Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mindset Behavior Training is offered through Brain Balance Certified Trainers to provide training in avoiding, de-escalating, and supporting aggressive behaviors. This is recommended as a best practice to be completed by all franchisees, directors, and coaches. The Brain Balance Home Office team has several certified trainers on staff in order to provide this training at no additional cost to Brain Balance franchisees and staff. This certification requires a combination of coursework that is completed online, as well as attending live webinars, an online testing to obtain the certification. This certification is valid for two years, at which time continuing education credits can be completed online to renew the certification. Staff must be paid for the hours spent completing certification training.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEM, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 36–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brain Balance's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Mindset Behavior Training certification is valid for two years. This training is offered through Brain Balance Certified Trainers and focuses on techniques for avoiding, de-escalating, and supporting aggressive behaviors. Brain Balance recommends that all franchisees, directors, and coaches complete this training.
To obtain the Mindset Behavior Training certification, staff must complete a combination of online coursework, attend live webinars, and pass an online test. The Brain Balance Home Office team has certified trainers on staff who provide this training at no additional cost to Brain Balance franchisees and their staff.
After the initial two-year period, staff can renew their certification by completing continuing education credits online. Franchisees are responsible for paying their staff for the time spent completing the certification training, both initially and for renewal. This ensures that staff members remain up-to-date on the best practices for managing and supporting individuals with behavioral challenges.