Prepare for the 2026 RBT Requirements Changes!
Explore the Guidance for Meeting RBT Requirements During the 2026 Transition, RBT Professional Development: In-Service Training Requirements, the updated RBT Handbook, and the December 2023 BACB Newsletter for details on new RBT requirements and the 2026 exam. Find more resources in the RBT Resource Carousel below.What is RBT Certification?
The Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certification is a paraprofessional certification in behavior analysis. RBTs assist in delivering behavior-analytic services and practice under the direction and close supervision of an RBT Supervisor and/or RBT Requirements Coordinator who is responsible for their work.
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How to Obtain and Maintain RBT Certification
Start with the RBT Handbook
Updated August 25, 2025
To get started, review the
RBT Handbook and watch these videos. Other important stops in your journey will include the
RBT Ethics Code (2.0) and the
Recent and Upcoming Changes to BACB Requirements web page. If you have questions, please use the
Contact Us Form.
Video: How to Become an RBT
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Resources for RBTs
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Guidance for Meeting RBT Requirements During the 2026 Transition
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infographic
Requirements information
Overview of RBT Requirements
Resource 2
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Training information
40-Hour Training Packet
Resource 3
document
Learn about RBT certification
RBT Certification Application Attestation
Resource 4
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RBT application resource
Initial Competency Assessment Packet
Resource 5
infographic
How the RBT training works
40-Hour Training Fact Sheet
Resource 6
infographic
How initial competency assessment works
Initial Competency Assessment Fact Sheet
Resource 7
blog
How to submit an application
5 Must-Know RBT Application Tips
Resource 8
newsletter
Helpful account information
Creating and Maintaining Your BACB Account
Resource 9
document
Training program pass rates
2024 RBT 40-Hour Training Pass Rates
Resource 10
video
Learn about RBT certification
How to Become an RBT
Resource 11
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Learn about RBT certification
Maintaining Your RBT Certification
Resource 12
document
Learn about RBT certification
2025 RBT Application Update: Overview and Resources
Resource 13
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2025 RBT Updated RBT Application Tutorial
Resource 14
podcast
Learn about RBT certification
Getting to Know the RBT Application and Examination
Resource 15
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2026 RBT Training Requirements
Resource 16
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RBT Application Tutorial
Resource 17
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RBT Initial Competency Assessment Packet: Requirements
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