BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST

  Prepare for the 2027 BCBA Requirements Changes! Explore the 2027 BCBA Requirements, Guidance for Meeting the BCBA Requirements During the 2027 Transition, and the updated BCBA Handbook for details on new BCBA requirements. Find more resources in the BCBA Resource Carousel below. What is BCBA Certification? The Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®) certification is … Continue reading “BOARD CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYST”

ABOUT THE BACB

ℹLearn more about behavior analysis as an industyr and practice from a overview perspective. ℹLearn more applied behavior analysis as a profession and what infrastructures have been built around it to support the implementation and practice of ABA. The Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) has been the leader in behavior analyst certification for over … Continue reading “ABOUT THE BACB”

The Life Cycle of BCBA and BCaBA Applications

UPDATED: June 29, 2026 Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes after you submit your BCBA or BCaBA application in your BACB portal account? Now you can! For your convenience, we’ve pulled together a quick overview of the BCBA and BCaBA application life cycle. In this detailed look at the … Continue reading “The Life Cycle of BCBA and BCaBA Applications”

The 2022 Transition: What You Need to Know

Please note that the 2022 requirements are now in effect, so some of the information in this blog may be outdated.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”

BACB Videos

The BACB offers many resources for certificants and members of the behavior-analytic community, including videos. To find the videos that are right for you, use the search bar and What to Watch filters below.

ABOUT BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

ℹLearn more about behavior analysis as an industyr and practice from a overview perspective. ℹLearn more applied behavior analysis as a profession and what infrastructures have been built around it to support the implementation and practice of ABA. Behavior analysis is the science of behavior, with a history extending back to the early 20th century. … Continue reading “ABOUT BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS”

The December 2025 BACB Newsletter Is Now Available

The December 2025 BACB Newsletter is now available! This issue features important updates for RBTs, BCBAs, BCaBAs, trainees, supervisors, and educators. Highlights include findings from an RBT exit survey, changes to 2026 and 2027 certification requirements, and guidance on licensure laws. You’ll also find new data showing continued job growth across the profession and tips … Continue reading “The December 2025 BACB Newsletter Is Now Available”