IIBA® Certification of Capability in Business Analysis – CCBA®

Duration: Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The CCBA® certification, offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), is an internationally recognized credential for business analysis professionals with 2–3 years of experience.

This program validates the ability to work effectively with stakeholders, model business processes, and identify opportunities for improved business performance. Participants gain expertise in the BABOK® Guide competencies through structured learning, case studies, and scenario-based exercises, preparing them for the CCBA® exam and practical application in professional roles.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals with 2–3 years of business analysis experience

• Individuals currently performing business analysis work seeking formal recognition

• Aspiring Business Analysts, Project Managers, Product Owners, or Business Consultants

• Holders of ECBA™ certification aiming to progress to the next professional level

Prerequisites

Candidates must meet CCBA® eligibility requirements:

• 3,750 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 7 years

• Minimum hours in BABOK® Knowledge Areas:

  • 900 hours in 2 Knowledge Areas, or

  • 500 hours in 4 Knowledge Areas

• 21 hours of professional development in business analysis (last 4 years)

• Two professional references from a CBAP®/CCBA® holder, manager, or client familiar with the candidate’s work

Exam Format

• Type: Competency-based, scenario-driven multiple-choice exam

• Duration: 180 minutes

• Number of Questions: 130

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1. Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring (12%)

   • Define BA activities, select methodologies, plan stakeholder engagement, and monitor outcomes

2. Elicitation and Collaboration (20%)

   • Prepare, conduct, and confirm elicitation sessions while engaging stakeholders effectively

3. Requirements Life Cycle Management (18%)

   • Manage requirements from initiation to implementation, maintaining traceability and alignment

4. Strategy Analysis (12%)

   • Assess current state, define future state, identify risks, and propose effective business strategies

5. Requirements Analysis and Design Definition (32%)

   • Analyze, verify, and validate requirements; model designs; recommend optimal solutions

6. Solution Evaluation (6%)

   • Evaluate implemented solutions, measure performance, and recommend improvements

Learning Outcomes

1. Plan and monitor business analysis activities effectively (12%)

   • Establish structured approaches for analysis, stakeholder management, and governance

2. Conduct stakeholder elicitation and collaboration with precision (20%)

   • Apply techniques to gather, document, and confirm requirements

3. Manage the full requirements lifecycle (18%)

   • Oversee requirement changes, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, and maintain traceability

4. Perform strategic business analysis (12%)

   • Analyze business environments, identify opportunities, and define solutions

5. Analyze and design high-quality business solutions (32%)

   • Develop validated requirement models and designs that meet business needs

6. Evaluate solutions for effectiveness and improvement (6%)

   • Assess post-implementation performance and propose enhancements for continued value