QABA-Approved Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®) Coursework

The International Child Development Center (ICDC) is a QABA-approved Coursework Provider offering the Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®) Coursework, in accordance with the educational requirements established by the Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA).
The coursework is intended for individuals seeking foundational knowledge and practical skills in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to provide behavior-analytic services under the supervision of a qualified professional.

About the ABAT® Credential
The Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®) credential, administered by QABA, is designed for professionals who provide direct behavior-analytic services under supervision.
ABA Technician Credential – QABA
ABAT professionals work in educational, clinical, home, and community settings, implementing evidence-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and behavioral needs.
Successful completion of this coursework satisfies the ABAT® coursework requirement established by QABA. Candidates must also meet all additional eligibility and certification requirements established by QABA.

Who Should Attend?
• Educators and teaching assistants
• Psychologists
• Speech and language therapists
• Occupational therapists
• Special educators
• University students in related fields
• Parents and caregivers interested in evidence-based behavioral approaches
• Individuals pursuing the QABA ABAT® credential

Course Information
Course
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®)
Provider
International Child Development Center (ICDC)
Delivery Format
In-person instruction only
Language of Instruction
Armenian
Program Duration
55 instructional hours

Course Structure
• 40 hours of classroom theory
• 15 hours of supervised practical training
The curriculum is based on the QABA ABAT® Task List and incorporates current evidence-based practices in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Course Content
• Principles of behavior
• Measurement and data collection
• Skill acquisition procedures
• Behavior reduction strategies
• Prompting and fading
• Reinforcement procedures
• Professional ethics
• Documentation and reporting
• Professional conduct
• Practical application of ABA procedures
Course Format
• Classroom instruction
• Interactive discussions
• Clinical examples
• Practical exercises
• Supervised practical training

Assessment Requirements
Module Assessments
Participants complete a knowledge assessment at the end of each instructional module.
Final Examination
Participants are required to pass a comprehensive final examination. Minimum passing score: 80%.
Successful completion of this coursework satisfies the ABAT® coursework requirement established by QABA. Candidates must also meet all additional eligibility and certification requirements established by QABA.

Admission Requirements
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Attend all scheduled instructional hours.
• Successfully complete all required assessments.

Tuition
Course Fee: USD 330 (approximately 120,000 AMD)
Tuition includes:
• 40 hours of classroom theory
• 15 hours of supervised practical training
• Course materials
• Module assessments
• Final examination
• Certificate of Coursework Completion

Course Developer and Director
Narine Vardanyan, M.A., QBA
• Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA)
• Psychologist
• Executive Director, International Child Development Center (ICDC)
• Member, QABA International Development Committee
• Founder, Armenian Association for Behavior Analysis (A-ABA)

More than 20 years of professional experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, psychology, autism intervention, early intervention, professional training, and clinical supervision.
The International Child Development Center (ICDC) has been a QABA-approved Coursework Provider since 2022 and is committed to advancing high-quality, evidence-based education in Applied Behavior Analysis in Armenia.

Student Inquiries
International Child Development Center (ICDC)

Address: 8 Paruyr Sevak Street, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Phone: +374 91 451 979
Email: icdc.child@gmail.com
Website: https://autism.am