How long does RBT training take?

RBT training requires 40 hours to complete. Our self-paced online program lets you finish on your schedule—anywhere from a few days to several weeks—while meeting BACB® 2026 requirements.

Can I complete RBT training online?

Yes, our RBT training is 100% online. You can access all lessons 24/7, complete the 40-hour RBT training at your own pace, and prepare for the RBT® certification exam from anywhere.

Do I need a degree to become an RBT®?

No prior degree is required. This online RBT certification course is beginner-friendly and designed for anyone starting a career in applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Does this RBT training meet BACB® 2026 requirements?

Yes, this 40-hour online RBT training course fully meets the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®) 2026 requirements for RBT® certification.

What happens after I complete RBT training?

After finishing the 40-hour RBT training, you complete a competency assessment and then take the RBT® certification exam. Our course prepares you to confidently move through these next steps.

Is RBT certification worth it?

Yes, RBT certification opens doors to a growing field. Certified RBTs work in clinics, schools, and home-based programs, supporting individuals with autism while gaining in-demand skills for career advancement.

Can I do RBT training in Colorado online?

Absolutely. Our 100% online RBT training allows students in Colorado—and across the U.S.—to complete the 40-hour training and meet BACB® 2026 certification requirements without traveling.

RBT® 2026 40-Hour Training

This training program is designed to meet the 2026 training eligibility requirement for RBT® certification. This training is offered independent of the BACB®.

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Training Contents

1. Before We Get Started...
1. Learning Objectives
2. A: Introduction To Applied Behavior Analysis
3. A.1: Features & Purpose Of Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery
4. Intro To Assessments
5. Features & Purpose of Applied Behavior Analysis Service Delivery, Continued
6. A.2: Stimuli, Responses, & the 3-Term Contingency
7. A.3: Positive & Negative Reinforcement
8. A.4: Common Functions of Problem Behavior
9. A.5: Elementary Verbal Operants
10. A.6: Common Phases of Behavior-Analytic Interventions
11. Section A Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. B.1: Ensure Your Readiness to Effectively Deliver Services
3. B.2: Review Procedures & Prior Session Documentation
4. Example: Initial Treatment Plan
5. B.3: Prepare The Environment
6. B.4: Prepare The Client For Service Delivery
7. Section B Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. C: Data Collection & Graphing
3. Graphing In ABA
4. C.1: Describe Behavior & Stimuli In Observable Terms
5. C.2: Understand Operational Definitions
6. C.3: Understand The Importance Of Data Collection & The Risks Associated With Unreliable Data Collection
7. C.4: Use Common Data-Collection Procedures
8. Discontinuous Measurement
9. Let's Practice!
10. Practice: Frequency
11. Quiz: Frequency
12. Answer: Frequency
13. Practice: Latency
14. Quiz: Latency
15. Answer: Latency
16. Practice: Duration
17. Quiz: Duration
18. Answer: Duration
19. Practice: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
20. Quiz: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
21. Answer: Inter-Response Time (IRT)
22. Practice: Whole Interval
23. Quiz: Whole Interval
24. Answer: Whole Interval
25. Practice: Partial Interval
26. Quiz: Partial Interval
27. Answer: Partial Interval
28. Practice: Momentary Time
29. Quiz: Momentary Time
30. Answer: Momentary Time
31. Practice: Permanent Product Recording
32. Answer: Permanent Product Recording
33. C.5: Calculate & Summarize Data
34. C.6: Understand Common Data Displays
35. C.7: Enter Data & Update Graphs
36. C.8: Identify Changes In Graphed Data & Report Them To A Supervisor
37. Section C Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. D.1: Understand The Purpose of Various Assessments, Including Skill-Based, Preference, & Functional Assessments
3. D.2: Assist With Skill-Based Assessments
4. Assist With Skill-Based Assessments, Continued
5. D.3: Conduct Preference Assessments
6. Multiple Stimulus Assessments
7. Free Operant Assessments
8. Paired Stimulus Assessments
9. D.4: Assist With Functional Assessments
10. Assist With Functional Assessments, Continued
11. Example Of ABC Data Collection
12. Knowledge Check
13. Case Study: Assisting With Behavior Assessments
14. Section D Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. E.1: Procedural Integrity
3. E.2: Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers
4. Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers, Continued
5. E.3: Discrete-Trial Teaching (DTT)
6. Discrete-Trial Teaching Examples
7. Errorless Teaching & DTT
8. Mastery & DTT
9. Discrete-Trial Teaching Walkthrough
10. Generalization & DTT
11. Maintenance & DTT
12. Section E.1-E.3 Quiz
13. E.4: Naturalistic Teaching (NET)
14. Naturalistic Teaching (NET), Continued
15. E.5: Task Analysis & Chaining
16. Task Analysis & Chaining, Continued
17. E.6: Stimulus & Response Prompts
18. Least To Most Prompting (LTM)
19. Most To Least Prompting (MTL)
20. Stimulus Control
21. Stimulus Generalization & Discrimination
22. Using Prompts
23. Prompting & Fading
24. Stimulus & Response Prompts Review
25. Functions of Behavior Review
26. Section E.4-E.6 Quiz
27. E.7: Discrimination Training
28. Why Teach Discriminations?
29. Behavior Specific Praise (BSP)
30. Error Correction & Discriminations Review
31. E.8: Differential Reinforcement
32. DRA & DRO
33. DRI & DRL
34. Differential Reinforcement Review
35. E.9: Extinction
36. Extinction Burst & Spontaneous Recovery
37. Extinction Scenarios
38. Planned Ignoring
39. Tips For Extinction
40. Emotional Behavior & Extinction
41. Section E.7-E.9 Quiz
42. E.10: Punishment
43. Positive Punishment
44. Secondary Effects of Punishment
45. Punishment Practice & Summary
46. E.11: Shaping
47. Shaping, Continued
48. Implementing Shaping
49. Behaviors We Can Shape
50. E.12: Antecedent Intervention
51. Behavioral Momentum & High-P Requests
52. Offering Choices & Schedules
53. Priming & Other Antecedent Strategies
54. Antecedent Intervention Wrap-Up
55. Section E.10-E.12 Quiz
56. E.13: Generalization
57. Generalization, Continued
58. Response Generalization
59. Promoting Generalized Behavior Change
60. E.14: Self Monitoring
61. Examples Of Self Monitoring
62. Strategies For Self Monitoring
63. Self Care = Self Management
64. E.15: Crisis Intervention
65. Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
66. What RBTs® Should Do
67. Crisis Response Practice
68. BIP Example
69. Restraint In Crisis Intervention
70. Crisis Intervention Wrap-Up
71. Section E.13-E.15 Quiz
72. E.1 Summary: Procedural Integrity
73. E.2 Summary: Establishing & Using Conditioned Reinforcers
74. E.3 Summary: Discrete-Trial Teaching
75. E.4 Summary: Naturalistic Teaching
76. E.5 Summary: Task Analysis & Chaining
77. E.6 Summary: Stimulus & Response Prompts
78. E.7 Summary: Discrimination Training
79. E.8 Summary: Differential Reinforcement
80. E.9 Summary: Extinction
81. E.10 Summary: Punishment
82. E.11 Summary: Shaping
83. E.12 Summary: Antecedent Intervention
84. E.13 Summary: Generalization
85. E.14 Summary: Self-Monitoring
86. E.15 Summary: Crisis Intervention
1. Learning Objectives
2. F.1: Understand The Importance of Maintaining Confidentiality & Documentation
3. Confidentiality & Documentation Case Study
4. F.2: Understand When & How To Document Service Delivery
5. Understand When & How To Document Service Delivery, Continued
6. Session Notes Case Study
7. F.3: Document & Report Variables That Might Affect Client Progress In A Timely Manner
8. F.4: Seek & Prioritize Direction From A Supervisor In A Timely Manner
9. F.5: Communicate With Your Supervisor Concerns & Suggestions From The Intervention Team In A Timely Manner
10. Section F: Wrap-Up
11. Section F: Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. G.1: Understand The Core Principles Underlying The BACB®'s Ethics Codes
3. Applying Core Principles
4. The Sunland Miami Scandal
5. Ethical Skills
6. G.2: Be Familiar With The RBT® Ethics Code (2.0) & Understand Its Importance To Consumer Protection
7. Promoting An Ethical Culture
8. Cultural Responsiveness
9. Multiple Relationships & Gifts
10. Mandatory Reporting
11. Client's Rights
12. Privacy & Confidentiality
13. Supervision & Integrity
14. Documentation & Audits
15. G.3: Be Familiar With The Structure Of The Ethics Code For Behavior Analysts & Understand Its Importance To Your Supervisor
16. G.4: Be Aware Of The Potential For Multiple Relationships, Their Risks To Service Delivery, & How To Mitigate Those Risks When Multiple Relationships Are Unavoidable
17. Multiple Relationships Practice & Wrap-Up
18. G.5: Understand The Importance Of Cultural Humility & Responsiveness In Service Delivery, Professional Relationships, & Communication
19. Cultural Humility Practice & Wrap-Up
20. G.6: Understand The Risks Associated With Making Public Statements About Professional Activities
21. G.7: Understand The Process For Addressing, Documenting, & Reporting Individuals Engaging In Professional Misconduct
22. G.8: Understand The Role Of The RBT In Behavior-Analytic Service Delivery
23. G.9: Understand The Expectations For Behaving Professionally With Clients, Peers, & Supervisors
24. G.10: Understand & Advocate For Effective Supervision Practices
25. Applying Ethics To Professional Practice
26. Section G Quiz
1. Learning Objectives
2. H.1: Steps To Obtain RBT® Certification
3. H.2: Important Features Of Maintaining RBT® Certification
4. H.3: Ongoing Supervision, Including Requirements & Documentation
5. H.4: Ethics Requirements & Procedures For Self-Reporting To The BACB®
6. H.5: Recertification Requirements
7. Section H Quiz
8. Next Steps: Important Resources
1. Final Exam
2. Satisfaction Survey
3. Course Completion

RBT® 2026 40-Hour Training Course

$99.00
204 lessons
41.5 hours of video content

🧠 RBT® 40-Hour Training Course (2026) – Online, Self-Paced & BACB® Compliant

Start your career in applied behavior analysis with our comprehensive RBT® 40-hour training course, designed to meet the latest Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB®) 2026 requirements.

This online, self-paced RBT training gives you everything you need to complete the required 40 hours of instruction and confidently move forward toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®).

🎯 Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for...

Beginners with no prior ABA experience
Individuals pursuing RBT® certification
Parents, educators, and caregivers supporting individuals with autism
Entry-level professionals starting a career in ABA therapy

📚 What You’ll Learn

Our BACB®-aligned RBT training covers all required competency areas, including:

Foundations of applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Measurement and data collection techniques
Skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies
Documentation and reporting
Professional conduct and ethical responsibilitiesclec

⏱️ Flexible Online & Self-Paced Learning

Complete your RBT training online on your schedule. Whether you’re working full-time or studying part-time, this course fits your lifestyle.

100% online access on a mobile-friendly platform
Self-paced format—learn anytime, anywhere
Progress tracking, so you stay on course

FAQ

How long does RBT® training take?

The course includes 40 hours of required training, but you can complete it at your own pace.
Do I need a degree to start?

No—this course is beginner-friendly and does not require prior experience.
Is this course fully online?

Yes, the training is 100% online and self-paced.
Does this meet BACB® requirements for 2026?

Yes, this course is designed to meet the latest BACB® training requirements.

✅ Meets BACB® 2026 Requirements

This course fulfills the 40-hour training requirement established by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board for RBT® certification.

You’ll be prepared for the next steps in the certification process, including:

Competency assessment
RBT® exam

💼 Start Your Career in ABA

Registered Behavior Technicians are in high demand across schools, clinics, and home-based therapy programs.

With this RBT certification training, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to:

Work with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities
Support behavior intervention plans
Build meaningful, in-demand career skills

🚀 Enroll Today

Take the first step toward becoming a Registered Behavior Technician® with a flexible, affordable, and fully compliant RBT 40-hour training course online.

RBT® 2026 40-Hour Training

Training Contents

Welcome!

A: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis

B: Preparing for Service Delivery

C: Data Collection & Graphing

D: Assisting With Behavior Assessments

E: Behavior-Change Interventions

F: Service Delivery Documentation & Reporting

G: Ethics & Professionalism

H: Next Steps in the Certification Process

Wrapping Up