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ABA Certification · Official IBAO partner in Brazil

Your career in ABA with international IBAO certification.

Programs in Portuguese for the IBT® and IBA® certifications, with supervision, practice tests and support all the way to the exam.

All classes are in Portuguese.

Which certification is right for me?How certification works

Why IBAO

The international path for those working outside the United States.

The IBAO (International Behavior Analysis Organization) created the IBT® and IBA® certifications for professionals outside the United States and Canada, where the BACB has not accepted new candidates since 2023. The requirements are already published in Portuguese.

100+behavior analysts around the world connected to Beyou, bringing our students practice from different countries.
Beyou team and attendees at the IBAO conference in Naples
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  • Official IBAO partner in Brazil

    And authorized content provider for the IBT® and IBA® certifications.

  • Advisory board presence

    Mariana Bolzani Greub is a member of the IBAO professional advisory board.

  • IBAO 2027 Conference in Brazil

    The IBAO’s second annual conference takes place in Brazil, in October 2027.

  • With Dr. Michael Mueller

    Co-author of the AFLS, in an exclusive masterclass with Beyou.

  • Innovation in caregiver-mediated models

    Beyou brings to Brazil the most current interventions with the family at the center: our own models, BCEM™ and CLERA™, created by Mariana, and evidence-based models we study, such as RUBI, JASPER and CHAT.

  • Path to the master’s degree

    Credit transfer at the International University of Behavioral Sciences (IUBS), in Florida, planned for April 2027.

Which certification is right for you

Two levels, one international standard.

IBT® International Behavior Therapist seal, IBAO

Enrollment open

IBT® · International Behavior Therapist

ABA Therapist Program

For those just starting out: students and professionals who apply ABA under supervision.

Requirement
High school diploma
Course
80 hours · 8 weeks
Practice
300 hours, with 1 hour of supervision for every 30
Tuition
12 × R$ 223.88
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IBA® International Behavior Analyst seal, IBAO

January class

IBA® · International Behavior Analyst

ABA Analyst Program

For graduates who want to assess, plan and supervise interventions.

Requirement
Undergraduate degree (bachelor’s)
Course
310 hours · 12 months
Practice
1,500 hours, with 75 hours of supervision
Tuition
12 × R$ 1,241.67
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Requirements follow the IBAO’s current guidelines. Always check the rules in force at theibao.com.

Career path

Grow in ABA, one level at a time.

Therapist doing an activity with a child
Therapist · IBT®
Analyst reviewing data with the team
Analyst · IBA®
Supervisor guiding a group of therapists
Supervision and leadership

  1. 01 · Entry

    Masterclasses

    Practical content to get to know ABA and the way we teach.

  2. 02 · Therapist

    IBT®

    Apply interventions safely, under supervision.

  3. 03 · Analyst

    IBA®

    Assess, plan and supervise cases and teams.

  4. 04 · Advanced

    Master’s degree

    For those who want to move into research and teaching. It is not required for the IBA®, but it opens doors to other international certifications that require a master’s degree, such as the BCBA® for those working in the United States or Canada.

Certification and practice in Brazil

Transparency about what certification is, and what it is not.

In Brazil, there is no single authority that defines who can work with ABA. The rules come from professional councils, health legislation and local regulations. Knowing this protects you, families and clinics.

What certification is

  • An international credential that verifies training, supervised practice and passing an exam.
  • A quality standard recognized by clinics, families and other professionals.
  • A way to document your qualifications clearly and verifiably.

What certification is not

  • It is not a professional registration or legal authorization to practice a regulated profession in Brazil.
  • It does not replace your undergraduate degree or your registration with your professional council.
  • Our programs are non-degree courses, not graduate programs recognized by Brazil’s Ministry of Education (MEC).

  • Professional councils

    Each council defines what its profession can do. The CFP (Federal Psychology Council) published Technical Note 23/2025 with guidance for psychologists who work with ABA.

  • Ongoing debate

    Bill PL 1,321/2022, under review in the Chamber of Deputies, proposes criteria for health and education professionals working with ABA.

  • State regulations

    States such as Rio de Janeiro have started to require documentation of professionals’ qualifications and supervision.

Not every ABA training program follows international standards. Ours does, from content to supervision. Our programs follow the IBAO’s educational objectives for each certification level.

Reception area with the IBAO crest in gold on a wooden panel

How it works

From enrollment to certificate, with us at every step.

  1. 01

    Training

    Course from an IBAO-authorized provider, with live classes and projects.

  2. 02

    Supervised practice

    Hours required by the IBAO, logged on the Beyou portal.

  3. 03

    Documentation

    Guidance on putting together and submitting your application.

  4. 04

    IBAO exam

    Preparation with practice tests and a diagnosis of areas to strengthen.

  5. 05

    Certificate

    And continuing education to maintain and advance your career.

Supervision

The supervision certification requires, without holding you back.

  • Marketplace of qualified supervisors, in group or individual format
  • Hour logging to the standard the IBAO requires
  • Tracking of your progress up to your application

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before you start.

Is the course recognized by the MEC?

No. Our programs are non-degree professional training courses (cursos livres in Brazil) that prepare you for the IBAO’s international certifications. They follow the IBAO’s educational objectives for each level.

With the certification, can I practice on my own?

It depends on your training and your professional council. The certification verifies your qualification in ABA, but it does not replace professional registration or, by itself, expand what your profession can do in Brazil.

Which certification should I take first?

If you are just starting out or apply interventions under supervision, start with the IBT®. If you already have an undergraduate degree and want to assess, plan and supervise, the path is the IBA®.

Is supervision included in the course?

Supervision is contracted separately, with supervisors from our marketplace. You choose the format and log the hours on the portal.

How long does it take to get certified?

It depends on the course and on how much time you devote to supervised practice.

Choose your program.

ABA Therapist ProgramABA Analyst Program

Find your path

To find your path, pick your starting point: