RBT Certificate: Start Your Behavior Technician Career in 24 Weeks

Help children with disabilities thrive. NLU's RBT Certificate prepares you to become a Registered Behavior Technician, working in schools, homes, and clinics, in just 6 months, and begin your paid practicum in as few as 6 weeks. Pell grant eligible.

  • BACB-Aligned RBT Certification
  • Start Working in 6 Weeks
  • Paid Practicum Included
  • Pell Grant Eligible (Possible $0)

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Why Choose NLU for RBT Training?

Start in 6 Weeks
Begin working part-time as an RBT before you graduate

Earn real paid experience while you finish the program.

BACB-Aligned
Prepares you for the national RBT certification

The credential employers require across schools and clinics.

Paid Practicum
A 12-week paid placement with employer partners

Get paid while you build supervised experience.

$0 Possible
Pell grant eligible

Eligible students can complete the program at little to no cost.

Career Ladder
RBT to BCaBA to BCBA

A clear path into higher-paying behavior-analysis careers.

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Program at a Glance

How long?
24 Weeks
Start working part-time in just 6
What credential?
RBT
BACB Registered Behavior Technician
How much?
$0 Possible
Pell grant eligible
What credit?
25 QH
Transferable toward a bachelor's degree

What You'll Learn

  • Measure and assess behavior accurately
  • Implement behavior-change interventions under supervision
  • Apply the RBT ethics code in practice
  • Work inclusively with children and families
  • Earn the BACB Registered Behavior Technician credential
  • Start working part-time with an employer partner in 6 weeks

Full Course List

Behavior Analysis
Measuring behavior and conducting skill and behavior assessments.
Intervention
Implementing behavior-change interventions under supervision.
Ethics
Professional conduct and the RBT ethics requirements.
Professionalism
Professional, inclusive practice with children and families.
Psychology
Introductory or applied educational psychology foundations.
Practicum
A 12-week paid placement with NLU employer partners.

Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.

Admissions Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED (no prior college required)
  • A passion for working with children with disabilities
  • Online application at nl.edu (no application fee)
  • An advisor confirms Pell grant eligibility and practicum placement
  • Almost 100% online with a paid in-person practicum
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It was the very best program for me. It fits my schedule perfectly, and I know there will be a job waiting at the end.

Jada Accelerate U RBT Program Student
A Paycheck in 6 Weeks

Start working part-time with an employer partner after just 6 weeks, so you earn real paid experience before you even graduate.

A Career With Purpose

Help children with disabilities develop communication, social, and problem-solving skills, work that matters every single day.

A Ladder, Not a Dead End

25 transferable credits and a clear path from RBT to BCaBA and BCBA careers in behavior analysis.

Where Will Your Certificate Take You?

6 Weeks
Until you can start working part-time as an RBT
Registered Behavior Technician
Behavior Technician (Schools)
ABA Therapy Aide
Pathway to BCaBA
Pathway to BCBA
Behavioral Health Aide

Registered Behavior Technicians work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in homes, schools, and clinics, helping children with developmental challenges build social, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demand is rising with the growth of ABA therapy services.

NLU connects you to that market with priority consideration for employer partners, and you can begin the paid practicum after just 6 weeks. The RBT credential is the first rung of a ladder that leads to BCaBA and BCBA roles, and your 25 college credits transfer toward a bachelor’s in applied behavioral sciences.

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How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps

  1. Request Information

    Submit the form above. An NLU Accelerate U advisor will reach out within one business day.

  2. Connect With an Advisor

    Your advisor walks you through Pell grant eligibility, practicum placement, and the path to RBT certification.

  3. Apply and Start Classes

    Submit your application at nl.edu with no application fee. Next start: September 21, 2026. Your advisor guides you from enrollment to your first class.

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Take the First Step

No commitment required. An NLU Accelerate U advisor will reach out within one business day to confirm your Pell eligibility and start date.

Take the First Step
  • BACB-Aligned RBT Certification
  • Start Working in 6 Weeks
  • Paid Practicum Included
  • Pell Grant Eligible (Possible $0)

*Credential: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

**Program structure, outcomes, and employer partnerships: National Louis University Accelerate U Registered Behavior Technician Certificate program materials.