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RBT Training Course

A BCBA-led, 40-hour online course aligned to the 2026 BACB requirements — with exam prep, competency assessment, and job placement help.

Enrollment is currently paused. New RBT training cohorts will open soon. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.

RBT Training

Online RBT training to launch your ABA career

Our 40-hour RBT training course gives you everything you need to become a Registered Behavior Technician — BCBA-led instruction aligned to the 2026 BACB requirements, exam and competency prep, and placement with ABA clinics that are hiring.

40-Hour RBT Course

Interactive, self-paced or live instruction guided by experienced BCBAs.

Exam & Competency Prep

Mock tests, quizzes, and guidance to help you pass with confidence.

Clinic Matching

We connect you with ABA clinics hiring in your area so you can start your career fast.

RBT trainees studying together for the 40-hour course

RBT Training

$399/RBT Training
  • 40 Hour Certification Course
  • RBT Study Guide
  • RBT Mock Exam
  • 2 Instructor Led Classes for Training
  • Exam Prep and Terminology Review
  • Job Placement Assistance
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Full Certified RBT

$1199/Fully Certified RBT
  • 40 Hour Certification Course
  • RBT Study Guide
  • RBT Mock Exam
  • 2 Instructor Led Classes for Training
  • Exam Prep and Terminology Review
  • Job Placement Assistance
  • Competency Assessment
  • Help with RBT Exam Scheduling
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Step by Step

How to become an RBT

The Registered Behavior Technician credential is issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Here is the path from day one to your first ABA job.

  1. Meet the eligibility requirements

    Be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a background check.

  2. Complete 40 hours of RBT training

    Finish a 40-hour course based on the BACB's current RBT Test Content Outline, like our BCBA-led online program.

  3. Pass the initial competency assessment

    Demonstrate RBT skills with clients or in role-play for a qualified assessor. Our BCBAs conduct this for Fully Certified RBT students.

  4. Apply to the BACB

    Create a BACB account, submit your training and assessment documentation, and pay the application fee.

  5. Pass the RBT exam

    Schedule and pass the RBT certification exam. Our mock exams and prep classes are built to help you pass on the first attempt.

  6. Start working as an RBT

    Practice under ongoing BCBA or BCaBA supervision. We help you get matched with ABA clinics hiring RBTs.

Requirements are set by the BACB and can change. Confirm the current rules in the official BACB RBT resources.

Curriculum

What the 40-hour RBT training covers

Our curriculum follows the BACB's RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.), which applies to all RBT training started on or after January 1, 2026. Every module is taught or reviewed by experienced BCBAs.

Data Collection & Graphing

Continuous and discontinuous measurement, recording data accurately, and graphing client progress.

Behavior Assessment

Assisting with preference assessments and functional assessments under BCBA direction.

Behavior Acquisition

Discrete trial teaching, naturalistic teaching, prompting, shaping, chaining, and reinforcement.

Behavior Reduction

Implementing behavior intervention plans, antecedent strategies, and differential reinforcement.

Documentation & Reporting

Session notes, communicating with supervisors, and meeting legal and workplace reporting requirements.

Ethics & Professional Conduct

The RBT Ethics Code, client dignity, boundaries, and working within your scope of practice.

Already certified? Browse open RBT jobs. Running an ABA clinic? See our RBT training program for ABA practices.

FAQs

RBT training FAQ

A Registered Behavior Technician is a paraprofessional certified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) who delivers Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under the close, ongoing supervision of a BCBA or BCaBA. RBTs work directly with clients, most often children with autism, in clinics, schools, and homes.

To earn the RBT credential you must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a background check, complete 40 hours of RBT training, pass an initial competency assessment conducted by a qualified assessor, and pass the BACB's RBT certification exam. Always confirm the current rules in the BACB's RBT Handbook.

For training started on or after January 1, 2026, the 40-hour course must be based on the BACB's RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.), and the RBT exam is built on that same outline. The initial competency assessment was also updated. Our curriculum is aligned to the current BACB outline.

The 40-hour RBT training covers the content areas in the BACB's RBT Test Content Outline: data collection and graphing, behavior assessment, behavior acquisition (skill building), behavior reduction, documentation and reporting, and ethics and professional conduct.

Yes. Our 40-hour RBT course can be completed online, with self-paced modules plus live, instructor-led classes taught by experienced BCBAs. The competency assessment portion requires demonstrating skills to a qualified assessor.

Many candidates finish the 40-hour course in one to four weeks depending on their schedule. After that you complete the competency assessment, submit your application to the BACB, and schedule the RBT exam. With focused study, most people can be certified within one to two months.

Our RBT training course has been offered for $399, and our Fully Certified RBT package, which adds the competency assessment and exam scheduling help, for $1,199. BACB application and exam fees are paid separately to the BACB. Enrollment is currently paused, so join the waitlist to hear when new cohorts open.

Yes. Ability Builders is an ABA staffing and recruiting firm, so every trainee gets job placement assistance and can be matched with ABA clinics that are hiring RBTs.
Testimonials

What our Trainees say

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Training Program #1

" Ability Builders' RBT training program exceeded my expectations! The classes were engaging, and the study guide and mock exam made me feel confident going into the test. The support from their team was unmatched, and I passed on my first try! Big shoutout to Danielle who answered all of my questions and helped me understand all of the material! "

Sarah Miller

Training Program #2

" I couldn’t have asked for a better training experience. The hands-on guidance and in-depth competency assessment prepared me for real-world scenarios. Ability Builders made the process stress-free and efficient! "

Jason T.

Training Program #1

" The personalized support throughout the program was the biggest thing for me. From the 40-hour course to finding a practice for me to work at, Ability Builders was with me every step of the way. Winona was a great teacher and great resource through the whole process. I’m grateful to be starting my ABA career with such a solid foundation. "

Deadra Anderson

Training Program #2

" This training program stands out from others I’ve seen. The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, and the additional prep classes made all the difference. Ability Builders truly cares about creating competent, prepared trainees "

Michael Deaton

Training Program #2

" Going through ability builders has given me so much confidence in starting as an RBT while I have been in similar positions at other jobs I have never had the opportunity for so much training and preparation before actually beginning with a client and it has been an incredibly refreshing experience. "

Shelby McLaughlin
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