Administrator Certification Bureau (ACB)
ABOUT ACB
The ACB supports prospective and current administrators by proctoring mandated administrator exams, processing initial and renewal administrator applications, and ensures overall compliance of Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) approved, third-party program training vendors to promote the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable California residents in licensed Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), Adult Residential Facilities (ARF), Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), and Group Homes (GH).
ADMINISTRATOR CERTIFICATION PROCESS
The following resources provide guidance to prospective and current administrators regarding the administrator certification process:
Upcoming – ACB Webinar, July 24, 2025
ACB will be hosting a webinar to provide application processing timelines; how to become a vendor; ACB website updates; Facility Management System (FMS); and updates on the Administrator Certification Online Application Portal. The webinar will include a live question and answer portion.
Register in advance for this webinar:
If you would like to attend the webinar, please register in advance as space is limited.
When: July 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar
If you require accommodation or language access, such as American Sign Language or Live Captioning, please contact ccldcts@dss.ca.gov no later than Monday, July 14, 2025.
Past Webinars
The ACB hosts webinars for administrators, vendors, and community partners. You may access recordings and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) during the webinars by clicking the links below:
Administrator Certification Bureau Vendor Webinar, May 29, 2025
Topics: Website enhancements, Vendor Automation Platform updates, course monitoring, course and certificate reminders, and policy updates.
Administrator Certification Bureau Webinar, March 20, 2025
Topics: Online Application Portal updates, application processing timelines, website enhancements, and certification reminders
Administrator Certification Program Fees
Administrator Certification Fees
| Application
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Fee Amount
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| Administrator Initial Application
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$140
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| Administrator Renewal Application
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$140
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| Administrator Examination Fee
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$100
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Vendor Application Fees
| Application
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Fee Amount
|
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Vendor Initial Application, Initial Certification Training Program (ICTP)
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$210
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Vendor Renewal Application (ICTP)
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$210
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Vendor Initial Application, Continuing Education Training Program (CETP)
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$140
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Vendor Renewal Application (CETP)
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$140
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Vendor Course Fees (CETP)
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$10 per unit
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Laws in Health & Safety Code (HSC) for Administrator Certification
Regulations in California Code of Regulations (CCR) and STRTP Interim Licensing Standards (ILS) for Administrator Certification
Regulations in California Code of Regulations (CCR) and STRTP Interim Licensing Standards (ILS) for Administrator Certification Training Program Vendors
The historical rulemaking file for the regulation updates can be found at: