The Behavior Analysis Certification Board RBT Exam is based off of the BACB’s RBT Task List, which is published online for your review. We highly recommend you prepare adequately for this exam. BCI only allows 2 exam attempts. 

RBT Exam Study Resources:

• CR Institute:

  1. There is a practice exam and study guide CentralReach Institute! They are called "RBT Practice Exam" and “RBT Study Guide: 2nd Edition Task List”, respectively. Additionally, CentralReach Institute offers recorded study groups!

  2. You can access all of these resources by navigating to the homepage of your CentralReach Institute account. Once you are logged in, you can scroll to the "browse" section where you can search for the course you are looking for.

  3. Recorded Study Groups are available in the RBT Study Resources Learning Path

• BCI RBT Study Guide

• Skills Clinic Powerpoint Review- Take Notes during Skills Clinics on your slides for weeks 1-4, and use those slides to study for the exam as well.

• Meet with a Training Specialist -to ask questions and review any material they have questions on

• Autism Internet Modules

  1. Once you register for an account, you can take from a variety of free courses for review

• ABA Rocks Study Resources

• RBT Study Group Webinar

• RBT Jeopardy

  1. Answer Key

• Refresher Videos

• Copy of Practice Exam

RBT Exam Support Resources:

1. Translated Documents - Linked here are many BACB documents which have been translated into various languages.

2. Translation of Behavior Analytic Terms Request Form - This form can be completed and submitted to the BACB if you are requesting to use a translation of Behavior Analytic Terms sheet during your exam. Because this needs to be arranged in advance, we recommend submitting this as soon as possible if requesting this support.

3. BACB Examination Accommodation Request Form. This form can be completed and submitted to the BACB if you are an individual with a current physical or mental impairment or limitation described as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and you are requesting special testing arrangements or other support. All support requests should be accompanied by appropriate documentation noting the reason for the requested support. 

More information on various supports can be found on page 11 of the RBT Handbook.

To help you prepare for your RBT exam:

• You can watch our pre-recorded Study Group with Nick Orland, which is located on the Staff Intranet along with other study resources.

• You can access RBT study materials found in CentralReach Institute.

• For individualized exam prep support please reach out to training@behaviorchangeinstitute.com for assistance.

You will know your results immediately after taking your RBT exam and receive a formal email within 1 week after taking the exam that confirms your RBT registration number with the BACB. 

Provide this letter by email to credentialing@behaviorchangeinstitute.com so we can get to work on credentialing you as a healthcare provider and a Registered Behavior Technician for Behavior Change Institute.