IBT® · International Behavior Therapist
ABA Therapist Program
Learn to apply ABA interventions safely and arrive prepared for the international IBT® certification.
In Portuguese, with faculty with international experience, hands-on practice from the first week and support all the way to the exam.
All in Portuguese: classes, materials, checkout and support.
- Total hours
- 80 hours
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Format
- Live + portal
- Tuition
- 12 × R$ 223.88
Who it’s for
For anyone who wants to start in ABA the right way.
- Students and recent graduates who want to enter the field
- Therapeutic companions and technicians who already work under supervision
- Education and healthcare professionals who work with autistic children
- Clinics that want to train and standardize their teams
IBAO requirements
What the IBAO asks for the IBT®.
- Education
- High school diploma (or equivalent)
- Training
- At least 40 hours of IBT content. Our program has 80.
- Practice
- 300 supervised hours, including 10 hours of supervision
- Supervisor
- IBA® or a behavior analyst with another recognized credential
- Assessment
- Candidate skills test and online exam
- Before the exam
- IBAO registration, ethics agreement and 4 hours of continuing education
Source: IBT Requirements (IBAO, v100). Always check the current rules at theibao.com.
At the end of the program
What you will know how to do in practice.
- 01
Record and interpret data
Collect frequency, duration and opportunity data reliably.
- 02
Teach new skills
Apply discrete trial teaching and naturalistic teaching, with prompts and reinforcement.
- 03
Handle challenging behaviors
Prevent, respond safely and follow the behavior plan.
- 04
Support assessments
Take part in preference and skills assessments led by the analyst.
- 05
Communicate with family and team
Document sessions and talk clearly with caregivers and supervisors.
- 06
Act ethically
Know the limits of your role, confidentiality and the IBAO ethics guidelines.
Program
8 weeks, from fundamentals to practice.
Each week combines a live class, study on the portal and an activity applied to a real scenario.
- Week 1
Fundamentals of ABA
What behavior analysis is, behavior and environment, the role of the therapist.
- Week 2
Measurement and data recording
Operational definition, types of recording and reliability.
- Week 3
Assessment
Preference assessments and support for skills assessments.
- Week 4
Teaching skills
Reinforcement, prompts and fading, discrete trials and naturalistic teaching.
- Week 5
Challenging behaviors I
Function of behavior and prevention strategies.
- Week 6
Challenging behaviors II
How to follow a behavior plan and respond safely.
- Week 7
Documentation and communication
Session notes, report to the supervisor and conversation with the family.
- Week 8
Ethics, professionalism and the exam
IBAO ethics guidelines, practice tests and a study plan for the exam.
What a week looks like
A week in the program.
Made for people who work: recorded live classes, study at your own pace and practice in your daily routine.
- Live
Class with a teacher
Concept, video demonstration and case discussion.
- On the portal
Guided study
Short videos, readings and quizzes, with your progress saved.
- In practice
Applied activity
An exercise to do in your work setting and bring to class.
- Every week
Practice test
Exam-format questions to track your progress.
Faculty
Those who teach already do it.
Faculty at master’s and doctoral level, with clinical practice in different countries.
From course to certificate
Your path to the IBT®.
Beyou supports every step. Some are done directly with the IBAO.
- 01
Program enrollment
You access the portal and start on the first day of class.
With Beyou
- 02
IBAO registration
Registration, registration fee and ethics agreement on the IBAO website. We show you the steps.
At the IBAO
- 03
Supervisor and practice
You choose a supervisor, sign the agreement and start adding up the 300 hours, already during the course.
With Beyou · Marketplace
- 04
80-hour program
Classes, portal, applied activities and practice tests.
With Beyou
- 05
Skills test
The supervisor assesses your skills in practice.
With the supervisor
- 06
Online exam
With 300 hours, 10 of supervision and 4 of continuing education, you schedule the exam.
At the IBAO
The certification is issued by the IBAO, not by Beyou. Completing the course does not guarantee certification: you must meet all requirements and pass the exam.
What’s included
Everything you need to arrive at the exam prepared.
Included in the program
- 80 hours of training, live and on the portal
- Recorded classes to review whenever you want
- Practice tests in the exam format
- Practice hours logged on the portal
- Guidance for IBAO registration
- Beyou certificate of completion
- Approval guarantee
Contracted separately
- Supervision (supervisors from our marketplace)
- IBAO fees: registration and exam
- 4 hours of continuing education required by the IBAO
Who has done it
RosanaEducator for 20 years · First class “I've taken other online courses, but this was without a doubt the richest one.”
LucineiaRecent ABA Therapist Program graduate · First class “The Beyou team was there the whole time, answering any question, any doubt.”
GlauciaPhysical therapist and mother of a neurodivergent child · First class “Today I finish this stage more confident about the path I want to follow.”
Tuition
A complete program, in installments that fit the month.
Enrollment is open for the next class.
Approval guarantee
If you do not pass the IBAO exam, you retake the program at no cost in the next class.
Enrollment open
Regular price R$ 2,985
12 installments of
R$ 223.88
or R$ 2,686.50 in total.
or R$ 2,388 paid in full
- 80 hours · 8 weeks
- Live + portal
- Practice tests and approval guarantee
- 7 days to withdraw with a full refund
Frequently asked questions
Before you enroll.
Do I need experience in ABA?
No. The IBT® is the first level. The IBAO asks for a high school diploma.
Can I log practice hours during the course?
Yes. Under IBAO rules, supervised hours can start right after registration and after you sign the agreement with the supervisor, while you take the program.
Is supervision included?
No. It 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 your practice pace. The course lasts 8 weeks; the 300 supervised hours are usually what sets the timeline.
Can I cancel and get my money back?
Yes. Under the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code (art. 49), purchases made online can be canceled within 7 days of enrollment, with a full refund of the amount paid, by the same payment method.
What if I don’t pass the exam?
You retake the program at no cost in the next class, as long as you meet the guarantee conditions. The exam retake fee is charged by the IBAO.
Is the course recognized by MEC?
No. It is a non-degree professional training course (a curso livre in Brazil), preparing you for an international IBAO certification. It is not an undergraduate or graduate degree.
With the certification, can I practice on my own?
It depends on your training and your professional council. The certification shows qualification in ABA, but it does not replace professional registration or, by itself, expand what your profession may do in Brazil.