This free self-assessment evaluates your qualifications against BACB ACE provider requirements — including demonstrable expertise, content readiness, and instructional capacity. Takes about 3 minutes.
Question 1 of 10
Credential
What active BACB certification do you currently hold?
The BACB requires CEU instructors to hold an active certification. Your credential type determines what content areas you can teach.
BCBABoard Certified Behavior Analyst
BCBA-DDoctoral-level BCBA
BCaBABoard Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst
I don't hold a BACB credential
ACE Provider Status
Are you currently an approved ACE Provider — or affiliated with one?
Only BACB-approved Authorized Continuing Education (ACE) providers can issue official CEU certificates. You can hold your own ACE number or teach under an organization's ACE approval.
Yes — I have my own Individual ACE Provider (IP) number
Yes — I teach under an Organization ACE Provider (OP)
I'm currently applying for ACE approval
No — but I'm interested in becoming one
I'd want a platform to handle the ACE sponsorship for me
Demonstrable Expertise — Education
Do you have graduate-level coursework or training in the topic you want to teach?
The BACB requires that ACE instructors have "demonstrable expertise" in the subject area. Graduate coursework is one of the primary ways to establish this.
Yes — master's or doctoral coursework directly in this area
My graduate training is related but not directly in this specific topic
I've taken continuing education courses on this topic, but no graduate coursework
No formal training in this specific area
Demonstrable Expertise — Clinical Experience
How much hands-on clinical experience do you have in the topic you want to teach?
The BACB values applied, clinical experience as a core component of demonstrable expertise. Instructors should have direct professional experience — not just theoretical knowledge.
5+ years of direct clinical experience in this area
2-5 years of clinical experience in this area
Less than 2 years, but actively practicing
My experience is primarily academic or supervisory, not direct clinical
Have you published, presented, or contributed to the professional literature on this topic?
Publications, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed contributions strengthen your case for demonstrable expertise. Select the highest level that applies.
Peer-reviewed publications (journal articles, book chapters)
Conference presentations (ABAI, state ABA, CalABA, etc.)
Workshops, webinars, or invited talks (non-peer-reviewed)
Internal trainings at my organization only
I haven't presented or published on this topic
Demonstrable Expertise — Supervision
Have you supervised others in this content area?
Supervision experience demonstrates depth of knowledge — if you've trained and overseen others in this area, it shows you can teach it effectively.
Yes — I've supervised multiple trainees/supervisees in this area
I've provided some supervision or mentorship in this area
I haven't supervised in this specific area
Content Readiness
How would you describe your training content?
Your content needs to align with the BACB's Task List and be grounded in behavior-analytic principles. The more developed your content is, the faster you can launch.
I have a polished, recorded training ready to goSlide deck + narration, professionally recorded
I have a slide deck or materials — just need to record
I have an outline or rough draft
I have a topic in mind but haven't developed content yet
Learning Objectives
Can you articulate measurable, behavior-analytic learning objectives for your content?
Every ACE event must list specific, measurable learning objectives that describe what the learner will be able to do after completing the training. These must be observable and tied to the BACB Task List.
Yes — I've already written them
I know how to write them and could do it quickly
I'd need guidance or examples
I'm not familiar with this requirement
Conflict of Interest
Can you provide a conflict of interest disclosure for your training?
The BACB requires all ACE events to include a conflict of interest / financial disclosure statement. This is typically a brief statement about any financial relationships, affiliations, or biases related to your content.
Yes — I understand this requirement and can provide one
I have no conflicts of interest to disclose
I'm not sure what this entails
Your Goal
What's driving your interest in offering CEUs?
No wrong answers — this helps us personalize your next steps.
Build a passive income stream from my expertise
Grow my professional audience and email list
Provide structured training for my organization
Make an impact and give back to the field
Still exploring — seeing if this is right for me
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