Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the crucial aspects of BCBA® supervision and its significance in your journey toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®). In this post, we'll delve into the latest BCBA® supervision hours and requirements as of 2025, equipping you with the most up-to-date information you need to successfully navigate your training period.

Before we dive in, grasping the complexities of BCBA® supervision is key to advancing your skills and professionalism in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. Important to note that a BCBA® is required to do 2,000 Supervised Fieldwork hours. We'll discuss the intricacies of how to go about obtaining those hours, Supervised vs. Concentraded, and everything else you need to know.

Latest BCBA® Supervision Requirements

BACB® supervision is a required component of becoming a BCBA®. It is crucial to the development of a behavior analyst as it ensures that the analyst is competent and adheres to the high standard...

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) with over 13 years of experience, I've often been asked about the differences between a BCBA® and a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA®). In fact, I was certified as a BCaBA® prior to becoming a BCBA® myself, so I have quite literally experienced both roles in the field of behavior analysis. The distinctions between these two roles are significant and can impact one's career path, responsibilities, and opportunities in the field of behavior analysis.

BCBA® vs. BCaBA®: What’s Different Between the Two?

In essence, a BCBA® is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals who are certified at this level are independent practitioners who provide behavior-analytic services.  On the other hand, a BCaBA® is an undergraduate-level certification in behavior analysis. Professionals certified at this level provide similar services as BCBA®s under their supervision.

What Can You do as a BCBA® vs. a BCaBA®?

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Welcome to our deep dive into the world of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA®), a profession that is pivotal in helping individuals with behavioral challenges lead enriched lives. This blog post is designed to clarify the BCBA® meaning and shed light on the comprehensive process to earn this sought-after certification. Let's navigate together the path to becoming a BCBA®.

What Does BCBA® Mean?

BCBA® means a Board Certified Behavior Analyst®. It is a graduate-level certification in behavior analysis, granted by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). The BACB® is a nonprofit corporation established in 1998 to meet professional certification needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior-analytic services. Its mission is to protect consumers of behavior-analytic services by systematically establishing, promoting, and disseminating professional standards of practice1.

What Does a BCBA® Do?

Professionals certified at the BCBA® level are in...

As a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) with over 12 years of experience, I have had the privilege of creating over 200 hours of online video content with some of the best behavior analysts in the world, including Patrick C. Friman, Susan M. Schnieder, Steven C. Hayes, Susan G. Friedman, Gregory P. Hanley, and many more. This article aims to provide comprehensive information about BCBA® CEUs (Continuing Education Units), including how to earn them, the topics covered, and the renewal process.

BCBA CEUs Online Courses

The Behavior Academy was founded in 2019 by Ryan O’Donnell, MS, BCBA® a behavior analyst and videographer who goes on-location to bring high-quality continuing education and entertainment to human service professionals. The Behavior Academy has over 100 hours of BCBA® online CUEs that often are referred to as “refreshing” and “enlightening” given the care for quality of content. Just see the inaugural film, This Way of Thinking starring Patrick C. Friman of Boys To...