BOARD CERTIFIED ASSISTANT BEHAVIOR ANALYST

 

Prepare for the 2027 BCaBA Requirements Changes!

Explore the 2027 BCaBA Requirements, Guidance for Meeting the BCaBA Requirements During the 2027 Transition, and the updated BCaBA Handbook for details on new BCaBA requirements. Find more resources in the BCaBA Resource Carousel below.

What is BCaBA Certification?

The Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst® (BCaBA®) is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at the BCaBA level may only provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®). BCaBAs may supervise the work of Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBTs®). 

Video: What is a BCaBA


How to Obtain and Maintain BCaBA Certification

Start with the BCaBA Handbook
Updated January 2, 2026

To get started, review the BCaBA Handbook and watch these videos. Other important stops in your journey will include the Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts and the Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements web page. If you have questions, please use the Contact Us Form.

Video: Becoming a BCaBA

Video: Maintaining BCaBA Certification

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Interested in supervising and training RBTs? You can learn more about the roles and requirements on the Supervision, Assessment, Training, and Oversight web page.

Resources for BCaBAs

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