How to Become an RBT in 2026 (Step by Step)
Every step to RBT certification in 2026: the 40-hour training, the competency assessment, the background check, the exam and the renewal cycle.
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Planned outline
- Eligibility: age, education, background check
- The 40-hour training requirement
- Finding a qualified supervisor
- The Initial Competency Assessment
- Applying to the BACB and scheduling at Pearson VUE
- Passing the exam and what happens next
- Annual renewal and the renewal competency assessment