Apprentice in Sexology Certification from the American Board of Sexology
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About the Apprentice in Sexology Certification

The Apprentice in Sexology certification is designed for the student or new professional in the field of Sexology.  It is a fantastic starting certification and proof of dedication to the field. It is designed for those seeking employment by other psychology professionals, private practices, doctor offices, therapy counselor centers and psychotherapy type hospitals looking for specialized sexologists new to the field or looking for an internship. An Apprentice in Sexology certified applicant should be enrolled in a sexology program or school of higher education working toward a certificate from a school or advanced diploma.  The applicant applying for an Apprentice in Sexology does not have to have prior training to receive this certification.

Note: Upon graduation, an Apprentice in Sexology can upgrade to a Certified Sexologist or Board Certified Diplomate at no charge for the first year. The Board offers this to encourage those working toward a degree or school certificate, to apply early and seek the mentoring of our certified members.

We are glad to see that you take your profession seriously and want to be a part of the largest group of professional Sexologists worldwide.  Please follow the steps below to receive your certification. (Note: If this is a renewal, please follow the below steps as this process was implemented on 1/1/2023)

  • Create your User Account if you have not done so already.  You can also create an account during the checkout process. (Note: You will need to do the next step to be approved for the Certification)
  • Next, you will want to create and add information to your Directory Listing. This information is used by our team to validate your education, experience, training, credentials, and perform all necessary background checks. (Note: Do not add confidential items you do not want viewed by the public)
  • Upload you Directory Listing Photo so we can verify who you are and others viewing your profile can rest assure that they are working with a professional. (Note: All profiles must have a photo of the professional being certified.)

We ask that you are truthful when filling out the Directory Listing. Our team of specialists will verify this information in the process of awarding you your certification and acceptance into the American Board of Sexology.

Our team can typically preform verifications on the information provided within 72 hours of an application submission.  Once approved by the Board, your information and ABS Certification will be seen in the Directory Listing. You will also receive the official secure Adobe .PDF printable version by email.

Any updates to your Directory Listing Photo may take 48 hours to be displayed. Our software is designed to verify the authenticity of the image being submitted.