Certification: Certified Professional Behavior Analyst - Autism Professional (CPBA-AP)
200 Marina Dr. Seal Beach, CA 90740
CPBA-AP® is a certification for experts overseeing the implementation of a progressive approach to Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) based procedures. Individuals eligible for this certification have a significant amount of
experience in ABA with a concentration in autism and an advanced degree in ABA-related disciplines. Candidates
may include individuals who are no longer providing direct service to individuals but have extensive past
experience and are in a supervisory or administrative role teaching and/or directing students, staff, and/or
employees.
Behavior Analysis (ABA) based procedures. Individuals eligible for this certification have a significant amount of
experience in ABA with a concentration in autism and an advanced degree in ABA-related disciplines. Candidates
may include individuals who are no longer providing direct service to individuals but have extensive past
experience and are in a supervisory or administrative role teaching and/or directing students, staff, and/or
employees.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 3 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Online Exam
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.
- This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).