RBT Professional Development

With the new 2026 requirement for RBT professional development, we’re rounding up resources for RBTs and organizations to support this transition.

RBT PDU Directory

Outside The Box Trainings

Outside the Box Trainings offers innovative RBT PDUs that combine pop culture engagement with evidence-based ABA practices. Our creative course titles like “Netflix & Data: Binge-Worthy Data Collection That Actually Works” make continuing education memorable and practical.

Topics Covered:

  • Advanced data collection and measurement techniques
  • Ethics in real-world scenarios
  • Family-centered ABA approaches
  • Trauma-informed care considerations
  • Cultural responsiveness in service delivery Professional development and career advancement

Unique Features:

  • Pop culture-infused learning methodology that increases retention
  • Interactive virtual delivery with real-world application
  • Developed by experienced BCBAs with 10+ years multi-state experience
  • Approved by BACB, QABA, and IBAO for continuing education credits
  • Focus on practical skills RBTs can implement immediately
  • Engaging format that transforms traditional CE into memorable learning experiences

Our approach makes professional development enjoyable while ensuring RBTs gain actionable skills they can confidently apply in their daily practice across home, school, and community settings.

Behavior Highway

Behavior Highway has a growing library of RBT professional development courses.

PDUs are provided by BCBAs with a diverse range of knowledge and experience.

The current topics available include:

  • Providing Naturalistic Strategies with Adults
  • Instructional Control
  • Sensory Processing
  • Trauma Assumed and Compassionate ABA

Behavior Webinars

Behavior Webinars’ RBT PDU courses help Registered Behavior Technicians maintain certification while building practical, job-ready skills in applied behavior analysis.

Each self-paced online course focuses on real-world application for behavior technicians.

There is a wide range of course topics, including:

  • Burnout in Behavior Technicians
  • Receiving and Seeking Feedback
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

CR Institute

CentralReach offers several course options for RBTs within CR Institute. Some of their course offerings include:

  • What is Autism
  • Behavior Technicians in Schools: Service Structures
  • Increasing Positive Behavior

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Frequently asked questions

What is RBT professional development?

Professional development encompasses training for RBTs to maintain their certification. These trainings should expand upon the RBT initial training, ethics code, other BACB requirements, and other relevant content appropriate for RBTs, such as working with supervisors, effective communication with clients, and managing workplace stress.

One PDU unit is equal to at least 50 minutes of training content. So, if you attend a one hour professional development course, you’ll be awarded one PDU.

Only those with an active BCaBA, BCBA, or BCBA-D certification can teach professional development courses for RBTs.

Yes, PD can be live in person or online—synchronous or asynchronous.

RBTs need 12 PDUs every two years.