Sources
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| Source | Publisher | Type | Retrieved | Verified | Re-check every | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCBA Test Content Outline (6th ed.), in effect since 2025 175 scored + 10 unscored pilot questions; 104 tasks in 9 domains with per-domain question counts and percentages. | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 60d | active |
| BCBA Handbook (updated June 2026) 4-hour exam; fees $245 application / $140 retake / $125 Pearson VUE; 8 attempts in 2 years with 30 days between; fieldwork 2,000 h (5% supervision) or 1,500 h concentrated (10%). | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 30d | active |
| Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 90d | active |