CASBO’s latest research shows a strong correlation between CBO certification and higher salaries.
This recently-released report, “CBO Value of Certification,” analyzed data from 400+ CBOs. It revealed that certified CBOs not only earn more, but also report significantly higher levels of confidence and competence in their roles.
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Paths for Chief Business Official (CBO) Certification
The CASBO Business Executives Leadership (BEL) Program will prepare you to sit for the CASBO CBO exam.
To maintain your certification, certain qualifications must be met every 4-year cycle.
Join us in recognizing the achievements of new CASBO-certified Chief Business Officials.
Related Programs
By completing the CASBO BEL Program, individuals become eligible to take the CASBO CBO Certification exam during the next exam window. Completion of an approved training program does not result in a certification nor credential.
Individuals may also earn eligibility to take the CASBO CBO exam by completing a full CBO training program offered by an approved professional development provider, such as:
- FCMAT CBO Mentor Program
- USC Rossier School of Education: Certificate in School Business Management Program
- Wilkes University Master’s Program in School Business Leadership
Throughout the year (usually aligning with the end of CBO pathway programs), CASBO will open the CBO exam for a specified time period, known as the exam window. During this exam window, all eligible individuals must register and sit for this exam.
After the exam window closes, an external expert reviews the exam results to make sure the exam is fair and accurate. Results are released once this review is complete. Approximately 80% of test-takers pass each the exam.
Upcoming Exam Windows: February 2025 and July 2025.
The current cost for the CBO exam is $400.
CASBO’s CBO Exam is comprised of the following knowledge domains:
8% | Domain 1: Accounting
11% | Domain 2: Facilities and Debt Financing
9% | Domain 3: Human Resources and Collective Bargaining
3% | Domain 4: Information and Technology Services
17%| Domain 5: Leadership and Governance
5% | Domain 6: Principles of School Law
5% | Domain 7: Public Relations
4% | Domain 8: Risk Management
15%| Domain 9: Operations
18%| Domain 10: Finance and Budget
5% | Domain 11: Special Education
CASBO is now offering a digital version of you credential that you can share on your resume, email signature or social media such as LinkedIn or Facebook. Digital badges are visible and verifiable, with metadata backing up each badge.
To learn more, visit the digital badges page.