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Applicants and certificants must comply with the requirements outlined in this handbook. Failure to do so may result in the BACB taking summary action (e.g. , suspension, revocation, invalidation) against your eligibility or certification and/or submitting a Notice of Alleged Violation to the BACB Ethics Department.  \nThis handbook contains clickable images that link directly to BACB documents and web pages. To assist with navigation, it also includes PDF bookmarks and a clickable Table of Contents icon ) in the corner of each page.  \nNew versions of the BCBA Handbook will be published quarterly as needed. Applicants completing requirements ina future year should take note of upcoming implementation dates for revised requirements, as they must meet the requirements in place at the time of application and take the version of the examination in effect when they schedule their examination appointment.  \nThroughout the handbook, the ( ) will be displayed where notable changes in the next iteration of the eligibility requirements occur. Clicking the icon will take you to the relevant page for more information about the upcoming change.  \nAdditionally, please refer to the BACB Newsletter and the Upcoming Changes web page for the most up-to-date information on future certification requirements.  \nThe BACB does not discriminate against any individual because of race, ethnicity, gender, age, creed, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Allegations of discrimination can be reported via our Administrative Appeal Request Form.  \nFor a complete list of updates included in this version of the BCBA Handbook, please see page 72.  \nThe BACB reserves the right to amend the procedures outlined in this handbook.  \nCopyright © 2026 by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. (“BACB®”), all rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, copying, or transmission in any medium is strictly prohibited.  \n®The trademarks “Behavior Analyst Certification Board®, Inc. ,”“BACB®,”“Board Certified Behavior Analyst®,”“BCBA®,”“Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst®,”“BCaBA®,” and “RBT®” are owned by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® .  \nUnauthorized use or misrepresentation is strictly prohibited.  \nThis document should be referenced as:  \nBehavior Analyst Certification Board. (2026) . Board certified behavior analyst handbook. Retrieved on Month, Day, Year, from [https://www.bacb.com/bcba-handbook](https://www.bacb.com/bcba-handbook)  \nClick this icon to return to the Table of Contents.   \nContents  \nOverview................................................................................................................ 1  \nAbout the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ............................................................................................................ 1  \nWhat Is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst? .................................................................................................................. 1  \nOverview of Becoming and Maintaining BCBA Certification ................................................................................... 2  \nReasons for Becoming a BCBA ......................................................................................................................................... 2  \nAccreditation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2  \nEligibility Requirements ......................................................................................... 6  \nEligibility Pathways ................................................................................................................................................................. 6  \n","cbCaihoU3cRctI85","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihoU3cRctI85","pdf",2209162,76,"English","# Overview\n## About the Behavior Analyst Certification Board\n## What Is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst?\n## Overview of Becoming and Maintaining BCBA Certification\n## Reasons for Becoming a BCBA\n## Accreditation\n# Eligibility Requirements\n## Eligibility Pathways\n## Supervised Fieldwork Requirements\n## BCBA 2027 Eligibility Requirements\n# Applying for BCBA Certification\n## Submit Your Application\n## Schedule Your Examination Appointment\n## Fees\n## Examination\n## Examination Development\n## Preparation\n## Examination Outline\n## Scheduling\n## Late Arrival or Missed Examination Appointment\n## Retaking","[{\"question\":\"What effective date does the handbook state for eligibility requirements?\",\"answer\":\"The handbook states that the eligibility requirements went into effect on January 1, 2022.\"},{\"question\":\"What consequences does the handbook mention for failing to comply with its requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Failure to comply may result in BACB summary action such as suspension, revocation, or invalidation, and/or submission of a Notice of Alleged Violation to the BACB Ethics Department.\"},{\"question\":\"How should applicants plan for revised requirements in future years?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants completing requirements in a future year should note upcoming implementation dates for revised requirements and meet the requirements in place at the time of application.\"}]","BCBA Handbook - Requirements for Obtaining and Maintaining BCBA Certification | PDF",1789917164,192]