Who are we?

The Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board (QABA®) is an internationally accredited credentialing agency dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of care among professionals providing applied behavior analysis (ABA) services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities.

Our Story

QABA® was established in 2012 to meet the growing need for more credentialed professionals providing ABA services. QABA® certificants are trained in all aspects of ABA with qualification in autism and related disorders.

Our Procedures

QABA® is internationally-accredited by ANSI, and our policies and procedures have been fully vetted and measured against the highest industry standards. A unique industry feature, QABA® offers live-proctored online testing, conveniently available 24/7, making certification more accessible to clinicians who find it logistically difficult to access an exam facility or who prefer to test from the convenience of home. The QABA Credentialing Board® oversees the certification of the entry-level Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT®), the Assistant Behavior Analyst, Qualified Autism Services Practitioner (QASP-S®) and the Behavior Analyst, Qualified Behavior Analyst (QBA®) credential programs

Our Goal

Our original goal endures: to expand the availability of highly-qualified individuals to provide the best ABA therapy to clients and their families. We’re also committed to support all of our credential holders through outstanding customer service and user-friendly procedures. QABA®’s mandatory continuing education requirements mean that our certificants stay abreast of the latest developments in ABA and are up-to-date on the newest evidenced-based research on ASD and related disorders.