Shook, Gerald - The Behavior Analyst Certification Board and the Behavior Analyst Profession - The tutorial will explore the development of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) including the growth of the BACB since its inception a decade ago; the process used by the BACB to develop degree, coursework, and supervised experience requirements to qualify for the examinations; the development of the examination content and construction of the examinations; the spread of certification to countries outside of the United States; and future development of BACB behavior analyst credentialing. The presentation will examine the role BACB certification has within the larger context of the behavior analytic field and the contributions that the BACB has made to the growth and development of the field. The tutorial will focus on how Behavior Analyst Certification Board certifications can help individuals have fulfilling careers as professional behavior analysts and will provide examples of career paths that are available for behavior analysts with Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst certifications.