BCaBA Application Self-Assessment Tool - Behavior Analyst Certification Board

Use this self-assessment tool to see where you are in the BCaBA application process, access relevant resources, and identify your next steps. Please note that this is not official guidance or determination from the BACB. For more information about BCaBAs, please visit the Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst web page.

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Submission Control

Congratulations on starting your journey toward BCaBA certification!

This tool can help you determine your current status and identify the next steps.

If you are unsure whether you will apply for BCaBA certification before or after January 1, 2027—the date when new eligibility requirements go into effect—we recommend planning ahead to ensure that you are prepared to meet both the current and upcoming requirements.

Please review the Guidance for Meeting BCaBA Requirements During the 2027 Transition for more information.

Select the option that best matches where you are in the journey.

I'm just getting started or currently in the process of meeting the requirements

I believe I've met all of the BCaBA eligibility requirements and I want to make sure I'm ready to apply.

Getting Started

Please note, that this is a self-assessment tool, not an official BACB evaluation. Be sure to review the BCaBA Handbook before applying to determine if you've met the eligibility requirements. Remember: You must meet the current requirements at the time you apply, even if you started your coursework and fieldwork under a previous set of requirements.

Do you have a BACB portal account?

Yes

Next Steps: Create a BACB portal account using your personal email address and set up your profile. Once you have created a BACB portal account, please begin the self-assessment tool.

Have you started your graduate-level university training?

Yes

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Great! Sounds like you're on your way toward meeting the coursework requirements. Let's look at your to-dos prior to starting fieldwork.

Review the Eligibility Requirements section of the BCaBA Handbook

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Check out the Considerations When Exploring Training Options section at the beginning of the BCaBA Handbook for recommendations about getting started on this journey.

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Do you have a supervision contract with each of your supervisors that includes all of the specifications outlined in the BCaBA Handbook?

Yes

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The following resources provide the supervision contract requirements and other helpful supervision information:

BCaBA Handbook sections:
- Supervisor Requirements
- Documentation Requirements
Sample Supervision Contract

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Before beginning your fieldwork, you must have a supervision contract with each of your supervisors. The contract will help ensure that everyone is on the same page about their roles and expectations throughout the fieldwork experience. If you have multiple supervisors collaborating to provide your supervision under a Multiple Supervisors at One Organization supervision structure, there might be one contract with all of the supervisors, but all of the supervisors overseeing your fieldwork need to be listed and/or added before they start providing supervision. Once you have, please revisit this assessment tool.

BCaBA Handbook sections:
- Supervisor Requirements
- Documentation Requirements
Sample Supervision Contract

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Do you know which fieldwork activities count toward your hours?

Yes

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For examples and descriptions of appropriate restricted and unrestricted activities, review Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet and the Fieldwork: Getting It Right blog.
You'll also identify these activities with your supervisor.
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Have you started accruing your fieldwork hours?

Yes

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For tips on getting started, check out the following resources:

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For tips on getting started, check out the following resources:

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Do you have a documentation system to track that you are meeting all of the requirements?

Yes

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Please review the following resources:

Documentation Requirements section of the BCaBA Handbook
Documenting Fieldwork Hours video
Documenting Fieldwork FAQs

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You are required to have a documentation system to track your compliance with all of the requirements. This system will also help you know when you're eligible to apply and be important if your fieldwork hours are audited when you apply for certification. Please revisit this self-assessment tool once you have completed this step.

Documentation Requirements section of the BCaBA Handbook
Documenting Fieldwork Hours video
Documenting Fieldwork FAQs
Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form – Individual (2027)
Monthly Fieldwork Verification Form – Organization (2027)

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Have you planned out how long it will take to complete your fieldwork hours and when you expect to apply for certification? Remember that it can't take more than 5 consecutive years.

Yes

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For help planning your fieldwork hours, check out the following resources: Plan Your Fieldwork section of the Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet for help planning your fieldwork hours.

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For help planning your fieldwork hours, check out the following resources: Plan Your Fieldwork section of the Fieldwork Checklist and Tip Sheet for help planning your fieldwork hours.

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Nice work! It looks like you're on your way to completing your coursework and meeting the fieldwork requirements. When you believe you've met all requirements, complete the second portion of this fieldwork tool.

Check out our blog posts about fieldwork if you have questions:

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Confirm Requirements

Please note that this is a self-assessment tool, not an official BACB evaluation. Be sure to review the BCaBA Handbook before applying to determine if you've met the eligibility requirements. Remember: You must meet the current requirements at the time you apply, even if you started your coursework and fieldwork under a previous set of requirements.

Did you graduate from an ABAI-accredited degree program in 2015 or later?

Yes

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Great! It sounds like you're on your way to meeting the degree and coursework requirements. Let's look at the fieldwork requirements.

Review ABAI's Accredited Programs web page.

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Have you completed all of the qualifying behavior-analytic coursework necessary to meet the current requirements?

Yes

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Review the requirements for qualifying behavior-analytic coursework in the Coursework Content Requirements table under Pathway 2 of the Eligibility Pathways section of the BCaBA Handbook.

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Do you have a qualifying degree for Pathway 2?

Yes

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Unfortunately, you do not currently qualify for Pathways 1 and 2. Please complete a qualifying degree and the required behavior-analytic coursework and return to this tool to help you identify next steps for the certification process.

If you have questions about qualifying coursework, check out the "Coursework Content Requirements" table under Pathway 2 of the Eligibility Pathways section of the BCaBA Handbook.

Degree requirements for Pathway 2 can be found in the Eligibility Pathways section of the BCaBA Handbook.

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Great! It sounds like you're on your way to meeting the degree and coursework requirements. Let's look at the fieldwork requirements.

Unfortunately, you do not currently qualify for Pathway 2. Complete a qualifying degree, which can be found in the Eligibility Pathways section of the BCaBA Handbook, and return to this tool to help you identify the next steps for the certification process.

What type of fieldwork did you complete?

Supervised

Concentrated

Combination of Supervised and Concentrated

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Please review the Supervised Fieldwork Requirements section of the BCaBA Handbook.

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Have you accrued at least 1300 qualifying hours?

Yes

Have you accrued at least 1000 qualifying hours if applying in 2026 or 800 qualifying hours if applying in 2027 or after?

Yes

Have you accrued enough hours?

The Final Fieldwork Verification Forms (found on the BCaBA web page) can help you calculate your hours and determine whether or not you meet the requirements when mixing fieldwork types. Be sure to use the most current form.

Yes

You must accrue enough hours before you can submit an application. Please revisit this self-assessment tool once you have accrued more fieldwork hours.

Are all your fieldwork documents on the most current forms?

Yes

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Please review the Documentation Requirements section of the BCaBA Handbook and the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

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Work with your supervisor(s) to gather the proper documents and necessary signatures. Please revisit this self-assessment tool once you have completed this step.

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Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCBA certification under Pathway 1 (ABAI Accredited Degree).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Please remember that this is a self-assessment tool, not an offical BACB evaluation. Be sure to review the BCBA Handbook before applying to determine whether you've met the eligibility requirements.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

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Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCBA certification under Pathway 1 (ABAI Accredited Degree).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Please remember that this is a self-assessment tool, not an offical BACB evaluation. Be sure to review the BCaBA Handbook before applying to determine whether you've met the eligibility requirements.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

Please take a moment to share feedback about your experience with this self-assessment tool

Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCaBA certification under Pathway 1 (ABAI Accredited Degree).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 1 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

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Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCaBA certification under Pathway 2 (Behavior-Analytic Coursework).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 2 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with the conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Behavior-Analytic Coursework Requirement: Official transcript(s) for all qualifying behavior-analytic courses will be required. A BCaBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation must be submitted by your Pathway 2 Program Contact. Note: Transfer credits listed on a conferral transcript are not sufficient because each course must show a grade.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Please remember that this is a self-assessment tool, not an official BACB evaluation. Be sure to review the BCaBA Handbook before applying to determine whether you've met the eligibility requirements.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

Please take a moment to share feedback about your experience with this self-assessment tool

Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCaBA certification under Pathway 2 (Behavior-Analytic Coursework).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 2 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with the conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Behavior-Analytic Coursework Requirement: Official transcript(s) for all qualifying behavior-analytic courses will be required. A BCaBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation must be submitted by your Pathway 2 Program Contact. Note: Transfer credits listed on a conferral transcript are not sufficient because each course must show a grade.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

Please take a moment to share feedback about your experience with this self-assessment tool

Congratulations! Based on your responses, it sounds like you might be ready to apply for BCaBA certification under Pathway 2 (Behavior-Analytic Coursework).

Prepare your documentation. Eligibility requirements for Pathway 2 require the following documents to be submitted with your application:

Degree Requirement: An official transcript with the conferral date for your qualifying degree will be required.
Behavior-Analytic Coursework Requirement: Official transcript(s) for all qualifying behavior-analytic courses will be required. A BCaBA Pathway 2 Coursework Attestation must be submitted by your Pathway 2 Program Contact. Note: Transfer credits listed on a conferral transcript are not sufficient because each course must show a grade.
Fieldwork Requirement: Signed Final Fieldwork Verification Form(s) will be required. The forms must meet the requirements at the time the application is submitted, even if you started fieldwork under a different set of requirements. See the Document Versions section on the Application Processing Updates web page to see what form versions are currently required.

Ready to start your application?

Visit your BACB portal account

Please take a moment to share feedback about your experience with this self-assessment tool