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The BACB requires BCBAs to complete 32 CEUs per 2-year certification cycle. Here's the breakdown:
| CEU Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics | 4 CEUs minimum | Must cover the BACB Ethics Code |
| Supervision | 3 CEUs minimum | Required if you provide supervision |
| General | 25 CEUs (remaining) | Any behavior-analytic topic |
| Total | 32 CEUs per cycle | 2-year cycle from certification date |
All CEUs must come from a BACB-Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) provider. Every course in this catalog is sourced from ACE-approved providers.
BCBAs must earn 32 continuing education units (CEUs) per 2-year certification cycle. Of those 32, at least 4 must be in ethics and 3 must be in supervision. The remaining 25 can be general CEUs on any behavior-analytic topic.
CEUs must be provided by a BACB-Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) provider. All courses in the BBC CEU catalog are sourced from ACE-approved providers. You can verify any provider's status on the BACB's ACE Provider Verification Registry.
Yes — free CEUs from ACE-approved providers count exactly the same as paid CEUs toward your BCBA recertification. Behaviorist Book Club offers 60+ free CEUs through The ABA Clubhouse (Skool), all from ACE-approved sources.
Yes. The BACB allows CEUs to be earned through live online events, recorded on-demand courses, journal articles, and in-person workshops. All courses in this catalog are available online, and the majority are on-demand so you can complete them at your own pace.
BCBAs need a minimum of 4 ethics CEUs per 2-year certification cycle. These must specifically cover the BACB Ethics Code or ethics in behavior analysis. Behaviorist Book Club has over 100 ethics CEU courses from ACE-approved providers in this catalog.
BCBAs who are providing supervision must earn a minimum of 3 supervision CEUs per certification cycle. These must cover topics related to effective supervision of behavior-analytic work.
CEUs reset at the end of your 2-year certification cycle, which is tied to your individual certification expiration date. You can find your specific cycle dates and CEU balance by logging into your BACB Gateway account.
If you do not complete 32 CEUs by your recertification deadline, your BCBA certification will expire. You would then need to reapply for certification, which may require passing the exam again depending on how long the lapse is. It's advisable to track your CEU progress throughout the cycle rather than waiting until the deadline.
The BACB requires that CEUs be self-reported through your BACB Gateway account. Each ACE provider should issue you a certificate of completion — keep these records for at least one full certification cycle in case of an audit. Many BCBAs also use a personal spreadsheet or their Gateway CEU log to monitor progress.
BCaBAs (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts) must earn 20 CEUs per 2-year certification cycle, including 4 ethics CEUs. BCBAs require 32 total CEUs with 4 ethics and 3 supervision. RBTs have separate competency-based requirements and do not have a formal CEU hour requirement.
All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.