In an effort to assist certificants in remaining up-to-date with BACB requirements, the following table summarizes recent and upcoming changes announced by the BACB in newsletters or other resources.
| Effective Date | Area | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | RBT and BCaBA Certification in Ontario | Ontario residents will no longer be able to apply for RBT or BCaBA certification. Those holding RBT and BCaBA certification in Ontario will have their certification placed on voluntary inactive status. | Upcoming Changes to BACB Certification in Ontario |
| January 1, 2026 | BCBA and BCaBA Verified Coursework | All pathway 2 certification applications will require that a Coursework Attestation is completed by a designated program contact. | January 2023 announcement to VCS Coordinators |
| Noncertified RBT Supervisors | Noncertified RBT Supervisor role eliminated. RBT Supervisors must hold BCaBA or BCBA certification. | September 2023 Newsletter | |
| RBT Eligibility and Maintenance Requirements | Revisions to core RBT eligibility and maintenance requirements, including training, competency assessments, and professional development. Recertification cycles will change from 1 to 2 years. | December 2023 Newsletter | |
| RBT Examination | The RBT examination will be based on the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.). | December 2023 Newsletter | |
| BACB Certification in the UK | Residents of the United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be able to apply for BACB certification. Those holding BACB certifications in the UK will be able to maintain their certification. | International Development and Support | |
| July 1, 2026 | BCBA Certification in Ontario | Ontario residents will no longer be able to apply for BCBA/BCBA-D certification. Those holding BCBA/BCBA-D certification in Ontario will be able to maintain their certification. | Upcoming Changes to BACB Certification in Ontario |
| ACE Provider Requirements | Revisions to ACE Provider requirements, including instructor qualifications and expertise requirements, and organizational requirements. | Upcoming Changes to ACE Provider Requirements | |
| January 1, 2027 | BCBA Eligibility and Maintenance Requirements | Revisions to core certification requirements, including degree, coursework, supervised fieldwork, continuing education, and ongoing supervision. Pathways 3 and 4 discontinued. |
2027 BCBA Requirements March 2022 Newsletter March 2025 Newsletter February 2026 Newsletter |
| BCaBA Eligibility and Maintenance Requirements | Revisions to core certification requirements, including degree, coursework, supervised fieldwork, continuing education, and ongoing supervision. |
2027 BCaBA Requirements March 2022 Newsletter March 2025 Newsletter |
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| BACB Certification in Australia | Residents of Australia will no longer be able to apply for BACB certification. Those holding BACB certifications in Australia will be able to maintain their certification. | July 2024 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. |
September 2023 Newsletter March 2022 Newsletter |