Become a Certified Registered Behavior Technician and Start Making a Difference
Start your journey toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) and unlock opportunities in growing fields such as mental health, education, and behavioral support.
This comprehensive course provides the 40-hour RBT training required by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) and includes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles to prepare you for success. Throughout the program, you will receive guidance from a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA®) who offers feedback on assignments designed to meet the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum.
With the support of this BCBA instructor, you will learn how to implement behavior intervention plans, collect and report data, and follow ethical standards set by the board. Training also helps you gain practical skills such as conducting preference assessments, using motivators and reinforcers, applying strategies to reduce or increase target behaviors, and protocols for crisis prevention.
Your RBT course includes a voucher for the BACB RBT certification exam once all application requirements are met. Note: Application fees, background checks, and the Initial Competency Assessment are not included, and as of January 1, 2024, BACB requires employers to complete the Initial Competency Assessment.
Job Outlook for Registered Behavior Technicians
The demand for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) is surging, driven by rising autism diagnoses and a growing emphasis on behavioral health. Expanded insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has made these services more accessible, creating thousands of new opportunities nationwide.
According to Payscale, RBTs earn an average annual salary of $39,981, with more than 32,880 professionals currently employed in the U.S. RBTs enjoy the flexibility to work in schools, clinics, and even through telehealth platforms, making this a versatile and future-proof career.
With strong job growth projections and clear pathways to advanced roles like Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), this field offers both stability and meaningful work that truly impacts lives
Registered Behavior Technician FAQs
According to the Behavioral Analyst Certification Board (BACB®), a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) assists 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.
Yes. This course meets the 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements and Curriculum to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®).
Course Objectives
- Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of an RBT
- Measuring operationally defined behaviors through data collection and graphical representation
- Understanding a learner’s current motivations and reinforcers
- Determining appropriate behavior analytic interventions based on observations and documentation
- Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of learners
- How to interpret and evaluate within real-world scenarios
Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
There are no prerequisites to complete this course; however, you will need to have access to a video camera (on your phone or other familiar device) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to successfully pass the course. A certifying exam can only be scheduled if the following criteria have been met:
- 18(+) years old with a high school education or equivalent
- Passed criminal background check
- Passed abuse registry check
- Completion of a 40-hour training course*
- Successfully complete an RBT initial competency assessment
- Approved application from BACB
* Note that this course only prepares you for the 40-hour training component.
Effective January 1, 2023, only individuals who reside in the United States (U.S.), Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom (U.K.) may apply for BACB certification.
Instructors
Rachel White
Rachel L White, Ph.D., BCBA-D, has participated in federally funded grants implementing School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) in public schools and training parents of children with autism using online and video-conferencing technologies. She has coordinated both center-based and in-home programs. She has also supported a private school, a preschool, and school-based services and provided parent, caregiver, and community educational opportunities.
Dr. White completed her Doctorate in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas in May 2010. Her studies focused on structuring classrooms for student success and early intensive behavioral intervention for children with developmental delays.
Jen Stansel
Jen Stansel has a strong background in special education, with eight years teaching learners with disabilities, particularly those with autism, social and communication skills. She recently began working as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst in the private sector. In this capacity, Jen has worked directly with teens and young adults with autism. She has also served as a consultant for various schools and organizations with an emphasis on staff training.
Jen holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature & Creative Writing and a master’s degree in Special Education from the University of Arizona. She also has a certificate in Behavioral Analysis from Sage Graduate Colleges.
As an Alaskan, Jen enjoys spending her free time skiing, gardening, hunting, and fishing, ideally in the company of her two huskies.
Registration and Enrollment
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