CASBO’s programs provide the tools and recognition needed to demonstrate expertise and commitment to school business. Whether you’re seeking to earn your Chief Business Official (CBO) certification, enhance your skills with a specialized certificate, or explore targeted learning through micro-certifications, CASBO offers a pathway to advance your career and make a greater impact on your district.
Chief Business Official (CBO) Certification
CBO Certification is the highest standard of professional recognition in school business management. This certification demonstrates your commitment to excellence and your dedication to lifelong learning.
The CASBO CBO Business Executives Leadership (BEL) Program will qualify you to sit for the CASBO CBO exam.
Earn Your Certification
Take and pass the CASBO CBO Exam to earn your certification. The 2025 CBO Exam windows are Feb. & July.
To maintain your certification, certain qualifications must be met every 4-year cycle.
Certificate Programs
CASBO Certificate Programs provide in-depth training and recognition in specialized areas of school business. These programs are designed for professionals who want to develop advanced expertise and demonstrate their commitment to a specific discipline.
Learn how to master computation, regulations and compliance in this 2.5 day intensive workshop.
Micro-certificate Programs
Micro-certificates offer a focused and efficient way to gain targeted knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest. These programs are perfect for busy professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and quickly acquire expertise in emerging trends.
Gain the knowledge to lead AI implementation at your LEA with this cohort-based program.
Companies, learn to engage with local districts and cultivate relationships in this self-paced course.
Strengthen your credibility as a leader and enhance staff performance with this on-demand course.
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More Information
By completing the CASBO CBO Business Executive Leadership (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 the exam window, eligible individuals can register and sit for the 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 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:
Domain 1: Accounting
Domain 2: Facilities and Debt Financing
Domain 3: Human Resources and Collective Bargaining
Domain 4: Information and Technology Services
Domain 5: Leadership and Governance
Domain 6: Principles of School Law
Domain 7: Public Relations
Domain 8: Risk Management
Domain 9: Operations
Domain 10: Finance and Budget
Domain 11: Special Education