In an effort to assist certificants in remaining up-to-date with BACB requirements, the following timeline and table summarize recent and upcoming changes announced by the BACB in newsletters or other resources. Click the timeline to enlarge.
| Effective Date | Area | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 | BCBA and BCaBA Requirements |
Revisions to certification requirements, including degree, coursework, fieldwork, ethics, and examinations. | January 2017 Newsletter |
| October 2017 Newsletter | |||
| October 2018 Newsletter | |||
| December 2020 Newsletter | |||
| RBT Ethics Requirements |
Revisions to RBT ethics requirements. | July 2021 Newsletter | |
| January 1, 2023 | Certification Application Jurisdiction | Only individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom may apply for BACB certification. | Recent Changes to the BACB’s International Focus December 2019 announcement |
| January 1, 2023 | BACB Examinations | Only individuals who reside in the United States, Canada, Australia, or the United Kingdom may take a BACB examination. | Recent Changes to the BACB’s International Focus December 2019 announcement |
| July 1, 2023 | Coursework from VCSs approved under Alternative Pathways | The BACB will no longer accept non-university coursework, including coursework from a Verified Course Sequence approved under an Alternative Pathway in which courses are taught outside of an accredited educational institution. | International Development & Support web page |
| January 1, 2024 | BCBA and BCaBA Coursework Expiration Policy | A rolling 10-year expiration date will be placed on coursework submitted as part of a BCBA or BCaBA certification application. | March 2022 Newsletter |
| January 1, 2025 | BCBA Examinations | The BCBA examination will be based on the BCBA Test Content Outline (6th ed.). | February 2022 Newsletter |
| BCaBA Examinations | The BCaBA examination will be based on the BCaBA Test Content Outline (6th ed.). | February 2022 Newsletter | |
| January 1, 2027 | BCBA Eligibility and Maintenance Requirements | Revisions to core certification requirements, including degree, coursework, supervised fieldwork, continuing education, and ongoing supervision. Pathway 3 and 4 discontinued. | March 2022 Newsletter |
| BCaBA Eligibility and Maintenance Requirements | Revisions to core certification requirements, including degree, coursework, supervised fieldwork, continuing education, and ongoing supervision. | March 2022 Newsletter | |
| January 1, 2032 | BCBA Eligibility Pathways | Pathway 1, which requires a degree from an accredited university training program, will be the only eligibility pathway for BCBA certification. | March 2022 Newsletter |
