🎵 40-Hour Certification · IBAO® Aligned

IBT® Pathway

International Behavior Therapist — An internationally recognized credential for professionals supporting individuals across the globe.

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International Behavior Therapist

IBAO® ALIGNED

✦ About the Credential

🇺🇸 United States · 🇨🇦 Canada · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇦🇺 Australia

IBAO® Credentialing — IBT®

The International Behavior Analysis Organization (IBAO®) is dedicated to ensuring ethical practices, protecting consumers, and maintaining appropriate educational standards in the field of ABA around the world. IBAO® has a diverse group of Behavior Analysts from more than 60 different countries on 5 continents who make up the IBAO® Professional Advisory Board.

Outside the Box Trainings is proud to offer IBAO®-aligned training for the International Behavior Therapist (IBT®) credential — built for professionals supporting individuals across the globe.

✦ What Is an IBT®?

IBT®s around the world provide behavioral services in a variety of settings and to a variety of clients. Most IBT®s work with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental or other disabilities, and those who require additional support with language development, challenging behavior, daily life skills, social skills, and learning supports. IBT®s are typically hands-on, front-line therapists who deliver behavioral services directly to clients.

The IBT® is an internationally recognized credential — making it a strong option for professionals working outside the U.S. or anyone looking for a globally portable certification in ABA.

🙋🏽 Am I Eligible?

There are no college degree requirements for the IBT® credential. If you work with individuals with autism, developmental differences, or related disabilities — this credential was built for you.

Your Path to the IBT® Credential

1

Register as an IBT® Candidate

You can take the 40-hour training first, but you must register with IBAO® ($120) before your supervised practice hours can begin counting. The 24-month completion clock starts at registration — don’t wait too long. Registration includes the cost of your exam.

2

Enroll in Your Training

Start the Outside the Box Trainings IBT® Pathway. Your 40-hour, 10-module program is self-paced and on-demand — designed to meet IBAO® training requirements and fit your schedule.

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This course is offered independent of the IBAO®.

3

Earn Your Certificate of Completion

Finish all 10 modules and receive your Certificate of Completion. This is a required document for your IBT® credential application.

4

Complete Your Supervised Practice Hours

The IBT® certification requires 300 hours of supervised practice. Supervision can be in-person or remote, individual or group. Supervision must occur at a rate of at least 1 hour of supervision for every 40 hours of practice.

Heads up: You can take the 40-hour training first, but you must register with IBAO® ($120) before your supervised practice hours can begin counting. Don’t wait too long — the 24-month clock starts at registration. Register early so your hours count from day one.

Your supervisor must be registered with IBAO® and meet their supervisor requirements. Your supervisor can be a credentialed behavior analyst in good standing — including a BCBA®, QABA®, or state-licensed behavior analyst.

Supervised practice hours must be arranged independently. Outside the Box Trainings provides your coursework and certificate — your employer or supervisor coordinates your fieldwork.

5

Pass the IBT® Exam

Once your training and supervised hours are complete, you’ll sit for the IBT® exam through IBAO®. Your exam is included in your registration fee.

The examination process is arranged directly through IBAO® — not through Outside the Box Trainings. Visit theibao.com to manage your candidate account.

6

Get Certified

The IBT® certification is obtained after a candidate demonstrates they have completed 40-hour training, 300 hours of supervised practice, and supervision-related tasks and activities. Once verified, you’re officially an IBT®. Welcome to the field.

Need your PDUs? Outside the Box Trainings has you covered.

Earn your recertification PDUs right here — same vibe, same platform.

Starting at

$100

Self-paced · On-demand · Instant access

This course is offered independent of the IBAO®. Registration and exam fees are paid directly to IBAO®.

🎵 What's Included

10 Modules · 40 Hours of Training
IBAO® Aligned Content
Certificate of Completion
3 PDUs — redeemable after certification
Self-paced, on-demand access
The Mic Check— our exclusive mock exam aligned to the IBT® exam, covering ABA foundations, disabilities, teaching strategies, evidence-based interventions, and ethics — redeemable after your certificate is issued. Because practice makes permanent. ✦

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