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APAC-BE Study Resources

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APA Certification Program

Certifying Excellence in Accessibility

The APAC-BE exam is the only national certification for accessibility professionals working in the built environment

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There are many ways to prepare for the APAC-BE exam. A complete list of free study resources is listed below. 

The educational opportunities offered by APAC are optional and are only one of many ways to prepare for the APAC-BE examination. These resources are not required or endorsed as a preferred method of preparation for the certification examination. Courses offered by APAC are designed to cover in a general way topics included in the Study Resources and presented on the exam; they are not designed or intended to give any advantages to APAC-BE candidates who take such courses. For questions or comments, please contact APAC at APACinfo@APAaccess.org.

Exam topics and domains

The domains covered are

  1. Understanding accessibility requirements in general (20 questions)
  2. Determining what services are to be provided by the accessibility professional (5 questions)
  3. Determining which accessibility requirements are applicable to the project within the scope of work (16 questions)
  4. Using the appropriate methodologies (e.g., best practices, tools, processes, procedures, approach) to accurately collect and report information (16 questions)
  5. Reviewing plans, specifications, and other documentation provided by the client to identify potential issues prior to construction (16 questions)
  6. Conducting site visits (17 questions)
  7. Writing, explaining, and defending a report (8 questions)
  8. Assisting clients with post-report services (2 questions)

Total questions: 100

NOTE: Candidates must have a general knowledge of construction documents and practices as well as legal terms and procedures. None of the questions on the exam consider stricter state requirements.

Study resources

Practice Test