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Continuing Education
Provider Roadmap

We're on the path to becoming a BACB Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider — so you can earn official CEUs right here on ABA Study Companion.

Overall Progress18% (6/34)

What Does This Mean for You?

Why we're pursuing ACE Provider status

Right now, ABA Study Companion helps you prepare for your certification exam. But once you pass, the learning doesn't stop — BCBA certificants must complete 32 CEUs every two years (including 4 Ethics CEUs), and RBTs need ongoing professional development.

By becoming a BACB Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) Provider, we'll be able to offer official CEUs and PDUs that count toward your recertification requirements — all through the same platform you already know and love.

Translation: study for your exam here, earn your CEUs here, grow your career here — one platform for your entire ABA journey.

What We'll Offer

Learning CE

Behavior-analytic content beyond introductory level, covering task list areas, research methods, and applied techniques.

For: BCBA, BCaBA

Ethics CE

Content related to the 2022 Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts, cultural responsiveness, and ethical decision-making.

For: BCBA, BCaBA

Supervision CE

Effective supervision practices aligned with the Supervisor Training Curriculum Outline (2.0).

For: BCBA

RBT Professional Development

Content aligned with the RBT Training Curriculum, Ethics Code (2.0), and practical skills for RBT practice.

For: RBT

Our 6-Phase Plan

Phase 1: Foundation & Legal Setup

In Progress

Establishing the legal and organizational infrastructure required for ACE Provider application.

4/5 tasks80%
  • Register ABA Study Companion as a legal business entity
  • Review ACE Provider Handbook (effective July 1, 2026)
  • Review upcoming changes document and FAQ
  • Identify and document all BACB requirements
  • Set up organizational email and communication channels

Phase 2: ACE Coordinator Recruitment

In Progress

Partnering with a qualified BCBA (5+ years certified) to serve as our ACE Coordinator — the BACB's required point of contact.

2/5 tasks40%
  • Define ACE Coordinator role and compensation structure
  • Draft partnership outreach materials
  • Identify and contact qualified BCBA candidates
  • Finalize contractual agreement with ACE Coordinator
  • Obtain leadership team attestation

Phase 3: Content Development & Compliance

Upcoming

Developing CE-eligible content that meets BACB standards — behavior-analytic, beyond introductory level, current and accurate.

0/6 tasks0%
  • Audit existing content for CE eligibility
  • Develop CE event templates (Learning, Ethics, Supervision)
  • Create RBT Professional Development (PD) event framework
  • Establish instructor qualification verification process
  • Build CE certificate generation and tracking system
  • Implement participation monitoring and attendance verification

Phase 4: BACB Application & Approval

Upcoming

Submitting our formal ACE Provider application to the BACB and completing the approval process.

0/6 tasks0%
  • Complete ACE Provider: Initial Organization Application
  • Gather all required attestations and documentation
  • Submit application via BACB Contact Form
  • Pay $200 non-refundable processing fee
  • Respond to any additional information requests
  • Receive ACE Provider number and registry listing

Phase 5: CE Program Launch

Upcoming

Rolling out our first CE offerings to the ABA Study Companion community and the broader ABA professional community.

0/6 tasks0%
  • Launch first Learning CE events on the platform
  • Launch Ethics CE events aligned to 2022 Ethics Code
  • Launch RBT Professional Development events
  • Set up complaint management system for CE participants
  • Implement feedback collection and quality improvement loop
  • Market CE offerings to existing 1,100+ user base

Phase 6: Scale & Sustain

Upcoming

Growing our CE catalog, onboarding additional instructors, and establishing ABA Study Companion as a trusted CE destination.

0/6 tasks0%
  • Onboard additional qualified CE instructors
  • Expand CE catalog (Supervision CE, specialized topics)
  • Develop live webinar and workshop capabilities
  • Build CE transcript and history features for users
  • Complete first annual renewal with BACB
  • Explore BCBA/BCaBA supervision CE partnerships

Key BACB Requirements

ACE Coordinator

  • • BCBA certified for 5+ years
  • • No published disciplinary actions
  • • Employed by / contracted with org
  • • Single point of contact with BACB

CE Event Content

  • • Must be behavior-analytic in nature
  • • Beyond introductory level
  • • Current and accurate
  • • Min. 25 mins instruction per 0.5 CEU

Instructor Qualifications

  • • Active BCBA (5+ yrs) or doctorate in BA
  • • Demonstrated subject matter expertise
  • • PD instructors: BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D
  • • Co-presenters allowed under qualified instructor

Record Keeping

  • • Maintain records for 5 years
  • • Event syllabi & summaries
  • • Attendance & participation records
  • • CE certificates & feedback

Source: BACB ACE Provider Handbook (Effective July 1, 2026)

Are You a Qualified BCBA?

We're looking for a BCBA partner (5+ years certified) to serve as our ACE Coordinator. If you're passionate about making quality CE accessible, we'd love to talk.

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Disclaimer: ABA Study Companion is an independent study tool and is not currently affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®). This roadmap reflects our goal to apply for and obtain ACE Provider status. BCBA®, BCaBA®, and RBT® are registered trademarks of the BACB. Approval is subject to BACB review and is not guaranteed.