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Pulse Therapy and Learning Center, Dubai

ABA Certifications and Courses for Parents, Educators, and Aspiring Behavioral Health Professionals

Dubai Government (KHDA) Attested, US Board Approved Professional Credentials (QABA, IBAO)

We teach applied behavior analysis so that more children get good help, no matter where they are, across borders.

Online live on Google Meet

Fixed class times.

ABAT/IBT online live cohort

ABAT/IBT online live cohortRecommendedClassic experience · from AED 2,170 (course only) to AED 3,060 (whole package)

For anyone who wants a managed-for-you approach.

  • 40 hours in 4 weeks, BCBA/BCaBA-led, in an online live cohort.
  • AED 2,170. Pay in 4 installments with Tabby for UAE residents.
  • KHDA (Dubai Government) attested IBT coursework certificate included.
Dates

Weekend cohort

November 7, 2026 to November 29, 2026

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (UAE time)

Weekday evening cohort

November 9, 2026 to December 3, 2026

Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 8:30 PM (UAE time). Classes may extend up to 30 minutes after 8:30 PM.

No class on December 2, 2026.

Online live on Google Meet · Instructor: Farhan Yousef Farhan, BCBA

Later dates

Weekday morning cohort (December 2026 only)

December 7, 2026 to December 30, 2026

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (UAE time)

No class on December 24, 2026.

Weekend cohort

December 12, 2026 to January 3, 2027

Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (UAE time)

Online live on Google Meet

ABAT competency assessment

ABAT competency assessmentFor Pulse coursework candidates

For candidates who took their ABAT/IBT coursework with Pulse.

  • One video review and one interview of up to 1 hour.
  • AED 590 for online live-cohort learners. AED 790 for self-paced learners.
  • Self-paced learners need 90% or above on their final quiz.

IBT supervision

Only for online live-cohort learners

Offered in sync with the 40-hour coursework, in the dual supervision package for AED 3,060. IBT supervision is not available separately.

Self-paced courses

ABA Foundation

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For parents of children of determination, caregivers and nannies, and anyone new to working with children.

ABAT/IBT self-paced

Not open yet

For people with some teaching experience who want the ABAT® credential from QABA.

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Who teaches

Farhan Yousef Farhan

Farhan Yousef FarhanBCBA and IBA

Over ten years with children with autism, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, and developmental delays. Master's in Behavioral Sciences (Jordan University of Science and Technology, 2012). Has worked with the Community Development Authority and the Mohammed bin Rashid Center (NECC), and is now Autism Inclusion Coordinator at ADEK, Abu Dhabi. Specializes in functional assessment and language development (VB-MAPP, ABLLS, NECC-CSA), and trains professionals, educators, and parents across the Arab world.

Dubi Najeeb

Dubi NajeebBCaBA and IBA

Over seven years of ABA therapy across clinics, schools, and homes, after a first career as a software engineer. ABA Supervisor at Jewel Rehabilitation Center, The Bridge Learning Center, and Gifted Mind in Dubai, specializing in autism, ADHD, and developmental delays (VB-MAPP, PEAK). At Pulse she supervises candidates toward certification across the UAE and South Asia.

What learners say

4.9 from 710 Google reviews

  • The sessions were well-structured, informative, and practical.
    Meghana K.
  • You took the time to make sure every concept truly made sense.
    Pushpa R.
  • The instructor Mr. Farhan was very good at explaining the topics. Highly recommend!
    Julia H.
  • The trainer was very clear and knowledgeable.
    Nassimbwa B.

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