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Registered Behavior Technician Training
Help people build new skills and change behavior. Complete the 40-hour training required to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®), with feedback from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®).
At a glance
Start anytime.
Format
100% online, self-paced
Course length
45 course hours, up to 3 months to finish
Prepares you for
The 40-hour training requirement for RBT® certification from the BACB
Exam voucher
Included, once you’re eligible
Course details from the provider’s listing. Check the course page for current price and requirements.
The work
Make a difference, one skill at a time.
Registered Behavior Technicians deliver applied behavior analysis (ABA) services under the close supervision of an RBT supervisor or requirements coordinator. RBTs work in schools, clinics, and other settings, and through telehealth.
This course meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s 2026 40-Hour Training Requirements. A BCBA reviews your assignments and gives feedback, and you’ll record short videos of your skills for review.
What you’ll learn
- The role and responsibilities of an RBT
- Measuring behavior, and collecting and graphing data
- Preference assessments, motivators, and reinforcers
- Teaching new skills and following behavior intervention plans
- Crisis prevention, documentation, and reporting
- Professional and ethical conduct
What’s included
- A voucher for the BACB RBT exam, usable once you meet all application requirements
- Feedback from a BCBA on your assignments
- Practice for your Initial Competency Assessment with an experienced assessor
Instructors
Learn from Board Certified Behavior Analysts.
Rachel L. White, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Dr. White has coordinated center-based and in-home programs, supported schools, and trained parents of children with autism, including through online and video tools. She earned her doctorate in behavioral psychology from the University of Kansas.
Jen Stansel
Jen taught learners with disabilities, particularly autism, for eight years before becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has worked with teens and young adults with autism and consulted with schools on staff training. She holds a master’s degree in special education from the University of Arizona.
Before you enroll
Questions, answered.
Do I need experience before I start?
No. You’ll need a camera (a phone works) to record videos and upload them as .mp4 files. These video assignments are required to pass the course.
How do I become an RBT?
The BACB requires all of these before you can take the RBT exam:
- Be 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Pass a criminal background check and an abuse registry check
- Complete a 40-hour training (this course)
- Complete the RBT Initial Competency Assessment after your training
- Apply to the BACB and have your application approved
This course meets the 40-hour training requirement only. Requirements can change, so check them on the BACB website ↗ before you apply.
What isn’t included?
Application fees, background checks, and the Initial Competency Assessment aren’t included. Since January 1, 2024, the BACB has required employers to complete the Initial Competency Assessment.
Who can apply for RBT certification?
Since January 1, 2026, only people who live in the United States, Canada, or Australia can apply for BACB certification. The BACB stops accepting new applications from Australia on January 1, 2027. See the BACB’s global certification page ↗ for current details.
How long do I have to finish?
You have 3 months from the day you enroll. The course is self-paced, so you can finish sooner. Access usually starts within 24–48 business hours after you register.
Can I use financial aid?
Federal financial aid, such as FAFSA and Pell Grants, doesn’t cover this course. Payment plans, workforce funding, and military benefits may be options. See payment and funding options ↗.
Offered with ed2go
You enroll, pay, and take the course on MVU’s career training site, which is run by our partner ed2go. Prices and enrollment details are listed there.
Get started
Three steps to begin.
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Enroll online
Register when you’re ready. There’s no application and no semester to wait for.
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Learn at your pace
Work through the lessons and video assignments online, on your schedule, and prepare for your Initial Competency Assessment.
Ready for your next move?
Start this course today, or compare it with other career training and skills courses.