There is no better time to set yourself the goal of becoming a CABP in 2026. First established in 2021 by AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies), the Certified Advanced Biotherapies Professional (CABP) exam is the only credentialing program of its kind for validating your full mastery of the biotherapies field.
BioInformant shares seven reasons why you should put AABB’s CABP exam on your to do list for 2026.
1. Set yourself apart
AABB’s CABP credentialing program is specifically designed to help substantiate high-caliber biotherapies professionals. Earning the CABP is a mark of distinction and demonstrates high competence across a wide domain of biotherapies knowledge.
It’s quick and easy to check if you are eligible with AABB’s online pre-approval questionnaire. Take a few minutes to fill it in. You won’t regret it!
2. Take on a challenge and fill in the gaps
The four-hour online exam can be taken from anywhere in the world, 24/7. It was established through a rigorous process in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17024 standard for personnel certification. More than 50 subject matter experts contributed more than 4,000 hours to its development! The result: a comprehensive exam that will validate your knowledge across seven key biotherapies domains.
AABB’s CABP Sample Exam Questions are a great place to start to see where you already excel and where you might want to brush up on your know-how before the test. Challenge? Accepted!
3. Elevate your career to the next level
Don’t just take it from us, obtaining the CABP is a way to take your career to the next level. It’s an investment in yourself that puts you in great standing for continued career advancement and leadership opportunities.
“At Vitalant, we are proud to have five individuals who have achieved this certification so far. […] From the bench to the boardroom and everywhere in between, our CABP-certified professionals play a crucial role in supporting the continuous evolution of Vitalant’s policies, processes, tactics, and strategies.” – Kevin Land, CABP(H) Executive Medical Director Biotherapies and Vice President Clinical Services at Vitalant
“Four of our staff have now received the CABP. We are adding the CABP to our lab personnel description and working toward the objective for employees that take and pass the CABP to be eligible for a higher-level position within the Cell Therapy Lab and salary increases.” – Brenda Alder, CABP(H) Cell Therapy Transplant QA and Regulatory Manager at Northside Hospital Duluth, Georgia
4. Get a wider perspective across the field
A lot goes into making successful advanced therapies. AABB’s CABP exam confirms that professionals in the field understand the end-to-end process of how these therapies are developed, manufactured and delivered to patients safely.
As of last year, AABB offers a series of self-paced CABP Exam Prep Bootcamps. Developed by a diverse panel of experts, each pre-recorded video module focuses on one of the seven domains covered in the exam. Each bootcamp also includes the presenter’s slides and notes, a downloadable audio file, a self-assessment tool, study plan tool and more – everything you need to get started with your CABP exam prep!
5. Work better with others and make more powerful teams
As well as validating this broader knowledge, AABB’s CABP exam helps standardize the shared language in the biotherapies field. This is essential in creating efficiencies within the industry and fast-track innovation to get new therapies to patients faster and more safely. From better communication within your team, to improved standardization across the biotherapies field – it’s a win-win-win. We’re particularly excited about the CABPs impact globally, as biotherapies industries continue to grow and expand around the world.
For organizations considering the CABP for their staff, AABB offers an institutional discount when registering four or more CABP applicants. Go teams, go!
6. Commit to continuing advancement
Continuing to set yourself new goals can be hard. Part of maintaining your CABP certification with AABB involves continued learning. And we love that! Every three years, you will be held accountable when it comes to keeping pace with this ever-changing industry. Think of AABB as your helpful accountability buddy.
Every year, AABB hosts their AABB Annual Meeting. It’s a great resource when looking for continued education options. We love to attend from a networking perspective too – learning and sharing with like-minded professionals from around the world.
7. Join a community of like-minded experts around the world
Last but not least, becoming a CABP also means joining a community. It’s truly inspiring to see the richness of the CABP community as it continues to grow. Each year, AABB celebrates its CABPs in many ways, including at a special event at the AABB Annual Meeting.
If you’re looking to set yourself a career goal for 2026, we can’t think of a better one!
All information on AABB’s CABP certification program can be found on the AABB website.