DBT Comprehensive Training 2027
2027 DBT Comprehensive: six workshops, eight days and three case-learning sessions. Australian enrolment is open in the DBT Central learning portal. Essentials: 4–5 February 2027; other dates remain proposed.
Compare 2027 training
Free, self-paced Foundations is separate from paid two-day Essentials. Essentials is confirmed for 4–5 February 2027, with both live sittings on both days. Other dates remain proposed.
| Option | Fee | Included learning and support |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive + Implementation | A$302.50 × 10; A$3,025 total or upfront | Six workshops / eight days, recordings, resources, three case-learning sessions, twelve-week implementation programme, four consultations and structured peer practice |
| Comprehensive Training | A$214.50 × 10; A$2,145 total or upfront | Six workshops / eight days, recordings, resources and three case-learning sessions |
| Individual workshops | Early bird including GST: one day A$324.50. Essentials A$434.50. Individual Therapy A$577.50. | Your selected workshop and its recordings and resources |
Monthly payments are fixed instalments towards the full programme fee. South Africa: Comprehensive R15,000 or 10 × R1,500; Comprehensive + Implementation R18,750 or 10 × R1,875. Launch / standard fees: Essentials R3,950 / R4,950; one-day live workshops R2,250 / R2,950; Individual Therapy R4,950 / R5,500, with launch-offer instalments of 3 × R1,650. No tax is added to South African prices. South African participants can join live daytime Session B. Workshop recordings and resources are included; access lasts 12 months after the final live session. Australian fees include 10% GST and purchases are through the DBT Central learning portal. Live enrolment is available in both countries.
Annual programmes include their 2027 workshop recordings. The existing recorded-course catalogue is separate; check your learning account before buying courses you already own. Confirm the specific course inclusions and any upgrade credit before purchase.
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How the Comprehensive pathway connects your learning
The 2027 Comprehensive programme includes six workshops across eight teaching days, three group case-learning sessions, and the workshop recordings and resources. Supported implementation is an optional higher tier.
Standard or supported annual training
Standard Comprehensive includes two-day Essentials, two-day Individual Therapy and four one-day workshops. Three live, 90-minute case-learning sessions connect the learning across the year. Dates and activity-specific completion and CPD details remain proposed or pending.
Comprehensive + Implementation adds a separate twelve-week supported programme, four 90-minute group consultations and structured peer practice. The one-day July Implementation workshop is included in both annual options. No DBT Care clinical-workflow entitlement is implied.
Build across the treatment model
The DBT Core phase introduces the model, treatment structure and skills. The individual therapy phase develops the connection between assessment, commitment, treatment priorities, diary cards and behavioural analysis. Skills-group learning then addresses group structure, teaching, homework and engagement.
Case-learning sessions provide opportunities to revisit how the parts fit together. The optional supported phase adds help applying the learning to a defined area of practice.
Plan for participation as well as attendance
Each workshop offers two identical live sittings: Session A, 08:30–16:00 Sydney, and Session B, 17:00–00:30 the following Sydney day. Session B provides daytime learning for South Africa. Essentials is confirmed for 4–5 February 2027, with both live sittings on both days. Other dates remain proposed. Australian fees include GST and enrolment is open through the DBT Central learning portal. Live programme access lasts 12 months after the final session; on-demand access lasts 12 months after purchase. South African annual fees are R15,000 or R18,750 for the supported programme, with ten monthly instalments and no tax added. Workshop recordings and resources are included and added after delivery. Enrol in individual live workshops or either annual programme through the DBT Central learning portal.
A useful preparation question is: where do I want my DBT practice to become more coherent? That might involve connecting individual work with skills teaching, clarifying a weekly review process or understanding how a service’s different roles fit together. Bring de-identified questions that stay within your role and confidentiality obligations.
Match the programme to your starting point
Substantial prior DBT training is not required. Explore the full programme in the learning portal and contact us if you want to discuss your role, background or programme fit before enrolling. If you want an introductory starting point first, begin with free Foundations. If your DBT knowledge is already established and you mainly need help with implementation, review the Intensive.
Comprehensive provides professional education, with guided implementation in the higher supported tier. It is not independent DBT certification and does not replace supervised practice, professional scope-of-practice requirements or organisational governance. The existing recorded-course catalogue is separate from the annual programme’s 2027 workshop recordings; check your learning account before buying courses you may already own.