IIBA® Certified Business Analysis Professional – CBAP®

Duration: Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The CBAP® certification, offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), is a globally recognized credential for experienced business analysis professionals. This program equips participants with advanced competencies aligned with the BABOK® Guide, preparing them for strategic, analytical, and leadership roles.

The CBAP® certification validates expertise in identifying business needs, managing requirements, and driving solutions that deliver measurable organizational value.

Who Should Attend

• Experienced Business Analysts seeking formal recognition

• Professionals with over five years of business analysis experience

• Project Managers, Product Owners, Consultants, Trainers, and hybrid-role professionals

• Holders of CCBA® or similar certifications aiming for senior-level recognition

Prerequisites

Participants must meet CBAP® eligibility requirements:

• 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience within the last 10 years

• 900 hours in at least four of the six BABOK® Knowledge Areas

• 35 hours of professional development in business analysis (last four years)

• Two professional references (from a CBAP®, CCBA®, manager, or client)

Exam Format

• Type: Competency-based

• Duration: 210 minutes

• Questions: 120 multiple-choice, case-based, and scenario-driven

• Delivery Mode: Online Remote Proctored or PSI Test Centers

• Passing Result: Immediate on completion; confirmation via email within 48 hours

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 (14%)

   • Define and plan business analysis activities, stakeholder engagement, governance, and information management

2. Elicitation and Collaboration (12%)

   • Prepare for and conduct elicitation, confirm results, and communicate requirements effectively

3. Requirements Life Cycle Management (15%)

   • Manage requirements from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with business needs

4. Strategy Analysis (15%)

   • Analyze current state, define future state, assess risks, and develop change strategies

5. Requirements Analysis and Design Definition (30%)

   • Analyze, model, verify, and validate requirements; design and recommend solutions

6. Solution Evaluation (14%)

   • Assess solution performance and identify improvements or corrective actions

Learning Outcomes

1. Strategically plan and monitor business analysis work (14%)

   • Develop structured approaches for governance, planning, and stakeholder alignment

2. Effectively elicit and communicate requirements (12%)

   • Apply techniques to gather, analyze, and communicate business needs

3. Manage the end-to-end requirements lifecycle (15%)

   • Maintain traceability, prioritize requirements, and ensure solution integrity

4. Develop strategic insights for organizational improvement (15%)

   • Apply analytical thinking to evaluate business problems and propose strategies

5. Design and evaluate business solutions (30%)

   • Define, assess, and validate designs to meet business objectives

6. Evaluate solution effectiveness post-implementation (14%)

   • Measure performance outcomes and recommend enhancements to optimize value