In this must-listen episode of EveryDay ABA, hosts Paola (BCBA), Leslie and Brittanny (RBT) break down the major updates to the Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) certification requirements coming January 1, 2026, from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). Listeners will learn what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how to prepare. Whether you're a current RBT, a supervisor, or an aspiring behavior technician, this episode covers everything from eligibility and training updates to new exam content, supervision requirements, and international certification restrictions.   ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts by showing them love at buymeacoffee.com/EveryDayABA ⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show + , turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review!  📲 Follow us on Instagram: @EveryDayABA.3 for daily ABA insights and behind-the-scenes podcast updates. 📖 Get your CEU certificate by clicking THIS     Get a 10% Discount at Tiny Explorings Shoes HERE!     After listening to the episode, participants will be able to: Describe the key structural updates to the RBT certification process, including eligibility criteria, the revised 40-hour training curriculum, and updated competency assessment requirements. Summarize the changes to the RBT examination content based on the 3rd edition Test Content Outline, including changes to domain titles, task counts, and question distribution. Differentiate between acceptable types of professional development that satisfy the new 12-hour continuing education requirement, including in-service training, podcast CEUs, and university coursework. Identify the jurisdictions impacted by new BACB restrictions and explain how voluntary inactive status applies to affected RBTs and BCBAs. References:  Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2023, December). BACB newsletter: December 2023 [PDF].   Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (2023, September 18). Upcoming changes to BACB certification in Ontario [PDF]. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (n.d.-d). Maintaining your RBT certification. Behavior Analyst Certification Board. (n.d.-e). Supervision and training.