Sources
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| Source | Publisher | Type | Retrieved | Verified | Re-check every | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBT Test Content Outline (3rd ed.), effective January 1, 2026 75 scored + 10 unscored pilot questions; 43 tasks in 6 domains with per-domain question counts. | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 60d | active |
| RBT Handbook (updated June 2026) Eligibility, 40-hour training window, competency assessment, fees ($65 BACB + $45 Pearson VUE, 2026), 90-minute exam, retake rules. New versions published quarterly. | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 30d | active |
| RBT certification overview and 2026 requirement changes | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 30d | active |
| RBT Ethics Code (2.0) | Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) | primary | 2026-09-21 | 2026-09-21 | 90d | active |