The
Blueprint
Explore a rewarding career helping children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Gain the training, support, and confidence to launch your future in the growing field of behavioral health — no prior experience needed, just a genuine heart for helping others.
Applications
Now Open!
How It Works
Live Zoom Cohort Sessions
Twice weekly on Tuesday & Thursday evenings, 2 hours each (time TBA) — learn live with your cohort.
Self-Paced Learning
Complete your coursework on your own time, in between the live sessions.
Support Every Step
Guidance, accountability, and coaching throughout the entire program.
What the 6 Weeks Look Like
Instruction & Coursework
- Live Tuesday & Thursday sessions covering what you studied that week
- 40 hours of self-paced coursework
- Weekly assigned modules to keep you on track
Course Wrap-Up & Competency Prep
- Finish your coursework
- Learn what the competency assessment involves and how to prepare
- Study & breakout groups begin
Final Exam & Resume
- Take your mock exam
- Build your resume with one-on-one mentorship
- Continue study & breakout groups
Competency Assessment & Send-Off
- Final mentorship and study-group support
- Complete your competency assessment
- Cohort send-off and certificate on the final day (Aug 13)
- Leave ready to register for the RBT® exam
What You'll Receive
FREE
Change Lives.
Build Your Future.
What Is an RBT®?
A Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) works directly with children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities — helping them build communication, social, learning, and daily-living skills that increase independence and improve quality of life.
It's hands-on, meaningful work in one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare. The Blueprint gives you the training and support to step into it with confidence.
After The Blueprint
Exam-Ready
You finish prepared to sit for the RBT® certification exam — the credential behavioral-health employers look for.
Employer Connections
We help graduates connect with behavioral-health employers and prepare to land the job.
A Real Start
You step into a fast-growing field with hands-on training, a certificate, and a clear next move.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ages 18 and up
- Located anywhere in the U.S.
- No prior experience required
- Eligible to pass a Level 2 background screening for employment opportunities
- Genuine interest in a career in behavioral health
Please note: completion of this program does not guarantee employment or RBT® certification. The Blueprint provides qualifying coursework and exam preparation — national certifying boards issue the credential.
Built for Starters
You don't need experience or a healthcare background. What matters most is showing up ready to learn — with a genuine love for helping others, especially children.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes — 100% free to accepted applicants. No tuition, no hidden fees.
Do I need any experience?
None. The Blueprint is built for people with no background in behavioral health. You bring the commitment; we bring the training.
What's the time commitment?
Six weeks: two live two-hour Zoom sessions a week (Tuesdays & Thursdays), plus about 40 hours of self-paced coursework you complete on your own time.
What do I need to qualify?
You must be 18 or older, located in the U.S., and able to verify your high school diploma, GED, or transcript. No prior experience required.
What happens after I finish?
You'll be prepared to sit for the RBT® certification exam, with career support to help you land a behavioral-health role.
How do I get a seat?
Seats are limited and filled by application. Apply early — once the cohort fills, applications close.
What name will be on my certificate?
Your certificate of completion is issued under Outside the Box Trainings, our board-approved training brand. You'll enter that exact name when you register for your RBT® exam — we walk you through it.
Key Dates
About OTB Learning Group
The Blueprint is built and run by OTB Learning Group, a behavioral-health workforce training company on a mission to open the door into this field for people who never knew it was an option.
Our 40-hour RBT training — The Behavior Technician Mixtape™ — is board-approved, and this program exists to turn that training into real careers for people ready to break into the field, wherever they are.
Interested in Supporting The Blueprint?
The Blueprint helps people of all ages explore and launch careers in behavioral health through training, mentorship, and workforce development. Community sponsors help us expand access, remove financial barriers, and open opportunities for future cohorts.
