Program Director
Dr. Priyanka Jain Bhabu
BCBA-D, MBBS, M.S. (ENT) | Founder Director, CRIA ABA Foundation
ABA Technician (ABAT®)
Your gateway to a globally recognised career in Applied Behavior Analysis: QABA-approved coursework for the ABAT® credential.
Duration
3 months · 40 hrs approved coursework
Delivery
On-demand modules + live online sessions
Credential Level
Technician (QABA pathway)
Upcoming Start
November 2026
About the Program
What is the ABAT® Credential?
The Applied Behavior Analysis Technician® (ABAT®) is QABA's technician-level credential, the essential first step in a structured ABA career pathway for professionals who deliver behavior-analytic services under supervision.
CRIA ABA Foundation is a QABA Approved Coursework Provider (QCB-117). Our ABAT® program blends rigorous coursework in behavior measurement, skill acquisition, behavior reduction, ethics, and documentation with practical, case-based learning.
Completing the program earns a CRIA Certificate of Completion, which fulfils the coursework requirement of the ABAT® pathway. QABA then awards the ABAT® credential once its exam, fieldwork, and eligibility requirements are met.
The ABAT® is the first step in the QABA credential pathway: ABAT® → QASP-S® → QBA®. Learners can progress to the next level as they meet each pathway's requirements.
Who Can Apply
Eligibility Requirements
These are CRIA's enrollment criteria for ABAT® coursework. QABA separately determines eligibility for the ABAT® credential.
Academic Qualification
Minimum 10+2 / 12th Standard completion from a recognized board. A background in education, psychology, or health sciences is advantageous but not mandatory.
Who Is This For?
Teaching assistants, therapy aides, shadow teachers, recent school leavers, parents of children with autism, and anyone beginning a career in ABA or disability support.
Not Sure You Qualify?
Our admissions team is happy to review your background and advise you. Schedule a free consultation to discuss your eligibility before applying.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the ABAT® program, you will be equipped to do the following with competence and professionalism.
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Accurately collect behavioral data using a variety of recording procedures
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Implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs under supervision
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Apply principles of reinforcement, extinction, and antecedent modification
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Assist in discrete trial training (DTT) and naturalistic teaching procedures
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Maintain professional and ethical conduct aligned with the QABA Code of Ethics
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Communicate effectively with supervisors, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams
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Understand functional assessment procedures and behavioral function
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Support generalization and maintenance of target behaviors across settings
Credential Requirements
Fieldwork & Supervision Requirements
The ABAT credential requires 15 hours of eligible fieldwork completed under an approved supervisor.
15 hours
Required Fieldwork
Complete 15 hours of eligible ABA fieldwork under an approved supervisor.
10%
Supervision Rate
At least 10% of the fieldwork hours must meet the supervision requirement.
1.5 hours
Supervision Within Fieldwork
1.5 of the 15 fieldwork hours must meet the supervision requirement.
The supervision hours are included within the fieldwork total; they are not additional hours. Fieldwork and supervision are credential requirements separate from CRIA coursework. CRIA can guide candidates in arranging and documenting eligible hours.
Enrollment Payment
Program Fees & Payment
The CRIA coursework fee for ABAT® is ₹44,000.
Registration follows enquiry. Our admissions team confirms your program and eligibility before sharing payment instructions. QABA credential application and examination fees are separate.
Scan or use the UPI ID
Scan the QR code with any UPI app, or enter the UPI ID directly:
criaabafoundation@icici
After paying, share the payment screenshot with the CRIA team so your enrollment and receipt can be confirmed.
Send Payment ConfirmationPayment is subject to CRIA's Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Your Instructors
Faculty
Dr. Priyanka Jain Bhabu is India's pioneering Board Certified Behavior Analyst at the doctoral level (BCBA-D), with over 15 years of experience in ABA-based autism intervention, professional training, and research. Dr. Bhabu is supported by CRIA's faculty team and published researchers. Every module is designed to reflect evidence-based ABA practice.
Faculty
Ms. Akriti Ghosh
QBA | Chief Clinical Psychologist | Head of Assessments, Parent Counselling and Programming
Faculty
Ms. Shradha Sharma
BCBA | Rehabilitation Psychologist | Chief of Certification Program and Centre Director, CRIA Thane
Faculty
Ms. Prachi Patel
BCBA | MSc Applied Developmental Psychology | Assistant Director of Clinical Quality and Program Development
Questions
ABAT FAQs
ABAT® is awarded by QABA, whose credentials are accepted by employers and services in many countries, including across Asia, the UK, the USA, Australia, and the UAE. Requirements vary by employer and location, so check the rules where you plan to work.
ABAT® is QABA's technician-level credential. Other boards offer credentials at a similar career stage with their own requirements. Each credential is distinct, and employers decide which they accept for a given role.
Absolutely. The ABAT is specifically designed for individuals entering the ABA field for the first time. No prior clinical experience is required - only the minimum academic qualification (10+2 / 12th Standard completion).
Prerecorded, self-paced core modules you can complete on your own schedule, combined with scheduled live online contact sessions for discussion and interaction with faculty.
The ABAT® coursework runs for 3 months and includes 40 hrs of approved coursework. The next listed intake is November 2026.
Yes, the QABA pathway is designed for progression. Once you meet the eligibility requirements for the next level, you can enroll in QASP-S® coursework, and later QBA®. Each level has its own enrollment and QABA credential requirements.
Ready to Begin Your ABA Career?
Contact our admissions team to learn more about the ABAT® program, upcoming intakes, and enrollment.