Registered Behavior Technician Course
An interactive, developmentally focused, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming training for behavior technicians
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This training program is based on the RBT Task List (2nd edition) and is designed to meet the 40-hour requirement for RBT Certification. It is offered independently of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Although the BACB requirement is 40 hours, this curriculum contains over 65 hours of content.
This program is comprised of 10 modules and corresponding lessons that cover the tasks outlined in the RBT Task List (2nd Edition). Topics covered in this program should prepare trainees to sit for the content outlined in the RBT Test Content Outline (3rd Edition)
- Module 1: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis
- Module 2: Ethics and Professional Standards
- Module 3: Learning and Development
- Module 4: Measurement and Data Collection
- Module 5: Assisting with Behavior Assessment
- Module 6: Behavior Change – Skill Acquisition
- Module 7: Behavior Change – Behavior Reduction
- Module 8: Documentation and Supervision
- Module 9: Next Steps in Certification
- Module 10: Course Review
RBT Curriculum Preview
Get a feel for the curriculum in Blackboard and Articulate
Video 1: Articulate Preview Module 3, Lesson 1
Registered Behavior Technician Course Information
The University of Louisville Early Childhood Research Center will sponsor a pilot program for the RBT program to ensure rigor, high-quality content, and workforce readiness for future behavior technicians. We are looking for a group of 10-15 individuals who meet the BACB RBT requirements:
- At least 18 years of age
- Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent
- Capable of passing a criminal background and abuse registry check
If your employees meet the above requirements, they are eligible to enroll in our full interactive, developmentally focused, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming curriculum free of charge. You will have access to all ten modules and corresponding materials, including study guides and practice scenarios. We will request meaningful feedback on the curriculum from our pilot cohort. Consider taking this rare opportunity or pass this information along to your employees or co-workers who would be interested in pursuing the Registered Behavior Technician credential. Already have your RBT credential or are currently supervising RBTs and trainees, and still want to participate? See the Subject Matter Expert option. This cohort will begin in January 2026.
Are you a Board Certified Behavior Analyst currently supervising Registered Behavior Technicians? Are you a Registered Behavior Technician Coordinator? Do you work for an Applied Behavior Analysis organization that trains Registered Behavior Technicians? The University of Louisville Early Childhood Research Center wants your input on our interactive, developmentally focused, culturally responsive, neurodiversity-affirming curriculum! You will gain access to one module and corresponding materials, including study guides and practice scenarios. We will request meaningful feedback on the curriculum from our Subject Matter Experts to ensure rigor, high-quality content, and workforce readiness. Subject Matter Experts will receive curriculum samples in January 2026.