Established in 1998, the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc.® (BACB®) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation created to meet professional credentialing needs identified by behavior analysts, governments, and consumers of behavior analysis services.

The BACB’s certification requirements, exam content, and procedures undergo regular review according to international standards for organizations that grant professional credentials. All BACB requirements and examination content are established by content experts in the discipline.