The BACB uses scaled scoring and publishes no percentage pass mark for the RBT exam. Here is what that means and why "80% to pass" is wrong.
See the outline →RBT Exam Blog
Guides on RBT certification that sit outside the practice exams — scoring, retakes, exam day, the 2026 Task List change, and getting certified in the first place.
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Every article below is currently an outline, not a finished piece. We would rather show you an honest stub than publish thin filler on a site people use to prepare for a certification exam. The study guide, task list reference and edition comparison are complete and cover much of this ground already.
The RBT Task List 3rd Edition took effect on 1 January 2026. Renamed domains, new weightings, 43 tasks — and what to change about how you study.
See the outline →Every step to RBT certification in 2026: the 40-hour training, the competency assessment, the background check, the exam and the renewal cycle.
See the outline →Failing the RBT exam is not the end. Retake waiting periods, attempt limits, fees, and how to read your score report to target your revision.
See the outline →The Initial Competency Assessment and the RBT exam are two separate requirements. What each involves, who conducts it, and in what order.
See the outline →What actually happens on RBT exam day: check-in, ID requirements, lockers, the tutorial, the interface, and how to manage the 90-minute clock.
See the outline →What RBTs earn in 2026, how pay varies by state and setting, and how certification changes your earning potential in ABA.
See the outline →Every task in the RBT Task List 3rd Edition, translated out of BACB language into what it actually asks you to do in a session.
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