Global CBT Training Guidelines
Published On: September 5, 2026
Global CBT Training Guidelines
Two videos about the guidelines are now available to watch on our website.
The WCCBT’s Global CBT Training Guidelines set out minimum standards for training professionals to deliver CBT to adults. They provide a shared reference for the knowledge and competencies expected of CBT practitioners internationally.
Two new videos introduce these guidelines from the perspectives of trainees and trainers. Watch them below for an overview of what CBT training should cover and how learning can be assessed.
Part One
Guidelines for Trainees
The first video outlines the knowledge and competencies expected of people training in CBT. It covers core theory and assessment, working collaboratively with clients, and the cognitive, behavioural and contextual strategies trainees should learn to use.
Part Two
Guidelines for Trainers
The second video focuses on those who teach and supervise CBT. It looks at teaching methods, practical learning and case supervision, along with ways to assess whether trainees can apply CBT principles and interventions competently.
Read the full guidelines
The videos offer a starting point for trainees, supervisors and training providers reviewing their programmes. For the full recommendations, visit our Global CBT Training Guidelines page. The guidelines are available to download in multiple languages.
View the training guidelines