Nearly half of all recently certified BCBAs and BCaBAs were RBTs when they applied. What does that tell us? For many, becoming an RBT is the first step on a journey toward BCBA or BCaBA certification. Knowing this, we’d like to answer some frequently asked questions about accruing supervised fieldwork for BCBA or BCaBA certification … Continue reading “7 FAQs for RBTs Pursuing BCBA or BCaBA Certification”
On this page, employers interested in hiring applied behavior analysis (ABA) practitioners can learn more about BACB® certification and access essential resources. About BACB Certification Why it Matters For over 20 years, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) has been the leading credentialing organization in behavior analysis. BACB certification is valuable because it: makes it … Continue reading “Employer Resources”
On this page, consumers of behavior-analytic services, parents, caregivers, and others can learn everything they need to know about BACB® certification and access essential resources. About BACB Certification Why it Matters For over 20 years, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB) has been the leading credentialing organization in behavior analysis. BACB certification is valuable because … Continue reading “Consumer Resources”
We are excited to announce the publication of the March 2023 BACB Newsletter. This issue includes tips for avoiding test-preparation scams, resources for BACB intellectual property use, important ethics communications, and more. Read Now
If you are concerned that a BACB certificant may have violated one or more of the BACB’s ethics requirements, you can report your concern to the BACB’s Ethics Department using the Notice of Alleged Violation form below. Before proceeding though, we highly recommend you use the accordions below to learn more about reporting against a … Continue reading “REPORTING ALLEGED VIOLATIONS AGAINST CERTIFICANTS”
Prepare for the 2026 RBT Requirements Changes! Explore the Guidance for Meeting RBT Requirements During the 2026 Transition, RBT Professional Development: In-Service Training Requirements, the updated RBT Handbook, and the December 2023 BACB Newsletter for details on new RBT requirements and the 2026 exam. Find more resources in the RBT Resource Carousel below. What … Continue reading “Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)”
What’s in a name? When it comes to representing your certification status, the answer is everything. At some point, you’ve heard us say “Be sure to properly represent your BACB certification status.” But what does that mean? What’s the “proper” way to do it? That’s what we plan to answer in this blog, but here’s … Continue reading “How to Represent Your BACB Certification Status”
These Guidelines for Use of BACB Intellectual Property (“Guidelines”) apply to any third parties (individuals or organizations) that use or intend to use intellectual property owned by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). Intellectual property owned by the BACB includes but is not limited to its trademarks and copyrighted materials. Misuse of BACB intellectual property … Continue reading “Guidelines for Use of BACB Intellectual Property”
On January 1, 2023, a number of changes to our international focus that we first announced in December of 2019 went into effect (see Recent Changes to the BACB’s International Focus). To help you navigate these changes, we’ve answered several of your key questions. Let’s address the most important one before we get started: Who … Continue reading “FAQs About the 2023 International Changes”
Please note that the 2022 requirements are now in effect, so some of the information in this blog may be outdated. On January 1, 2022, certain BACB standards and requirements will change in a big way. Here are the primary changes that you can expect to see: The BCBA and BCaBA Task Lists (5th ed.) … Continue reading “The 2022 Transition: What You Need to Know”
