Registered Behavior Technician | Bergen Community College

* NEW * Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Program

Become a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and start working in one of today’s fastest-growing fields – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This 40-hour training program is designed to prepare you for RBT certification, equipping you with the skills to support individuals with autism, behavioral challenges, and developmental differences in schools, homes, clinics, and community settings.

RBTs work under the supervision of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and are in high demand across a range of environments—from classrooms to hospitals to residential programs.

Why Become an RBT?

Internationally recognized certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
Flexible career opportunities in education, mental health, behavioral services, and more.
A rewarding path for those passionate about helping others thrive.

What You’ll Learn

Core principles and techniques of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Practical strategies for supporting clients with ASD, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
Hands-on exam preparation to meet certification requirements.

Program Requirements

18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
No prior experience needed—just a commitment to helping others.

Course Structure:
40-hour online training, including a 20-hour online module and 20 hours of live, instructor-led virtual classes.

Online Synchronous Class: Students must attend all scheduled 20-hour live online sessions to meet the RBT exam requirement.
Mandatory Online Module: RBT Exam Prep & Curriculum Supplement TL2.2 (Fee $79) The instructor will provide directions on the module during the first class. Students must wait to purchase it after the first class.
Weekly Office Hours with your instructor for support and guidance.

RBT Certification Requirements: Read the RBT Handbook.

RBT Examination information: Examination

More Information on Behavior Analyst: BACB Website

Questions about the RBT Certification Requirements or Exam: Submit an inquiry through the BACB official inquiry form.

Upon completion of the RBT program and enrollment in the Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Education at Bergen Community College, a student will be awarded three (3) college credits for EDU-102 Inclusion and the Exceptional Child. These credits will be awarded to students who meet the admissions requirements for Bergen Community College. For more information on the articulation process, please contact Dr. Ilene Kleinman at [email protected]