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BCBA Exam (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Study Guide (2026)

This is the free study guide for the BCBA Exam (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) exam — the same content areas the exam tests, written to the official outline. Read any chapter online free below, then drill the material with 116+ free practice questions and a full timed mock exam.

Last updated: August 2026.

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The 9 chapters

  1. 1Behaviorism and Philosophical Foundations5% of the exam
  2. 2Concepts and Principles14% of the exam
  3. 3Measurement, Data Display, and Interpretation12% of the exam
  4. 4Experimental Design7% of the exam
  5. 5Ethical and Professional Issues13% of the exam
  6. 6Behavior Assessment13% of the exam
  7. 7Behavior-Change Procedures14% of the exam
  8. 8Selecting and Implementing Interventions11% of the exam
  9. 9Personnel Supervision and Management11% of the exam

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Educational summary, not a substitute for the official material — always confirm current details with BACB. Last updated: August 2026.

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