Certified Business Analysis Professional

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is for professionals who analyze business processes and are responsible for defining business requirements throughout the development cycle. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation is an awarded from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) made to experienced Business Analysts who have verified their expertise in their field. This is done by detailing hands-on work experience in business analysis through the CBAP® application process, and passing the IIBA® CBAP® examination.

The mission of IIBA is to develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and certification of its practitioners. Certified Business Analysis Professionals are experts in identifying the business needs of an organization in order to find out the best solutions, a role that is more and more seen as a vital element of any successful project. More and more companies are acknowledging the CBAP® designation and the value and expertise that these professionals bring to their organizations.

Before applying for CBAP, a Business Analyst must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Work Experience Requirement
Approx five (5) years (i.e., 7500 hours) of business analysis work experience in the last ten years engaged in tasks specifically related to the knowledge areas as defined within the BABOK®. The ten (10) year timeframe is based on the application date.

Knowledge Areas Requirement
Demonstrated experience and expertise (i.e., a minimum of 900 hours (i.e., 6 months) of business analysis work experience occupied in tasks specifically related to the knowledge areas as defined within the BABOK in at least four of the six knowledge areas.

Education Requirement
The minimum education requirement is high school or equivalent.

Professional Development Requirement
21 hours of professional development in the last four years. The professional development content must be directly related to business analysis or its essential competencies and must be completed by the application date.

Reference Requirement
Two references from a career manager, client (internal or external) or Certified Business Analysis Professional are required. These references must indicate that you are a suitable candidate for the CBAP® certification.

After your application is approved, you are eligible to write the CBAP exam at any time within 1 year from the date of application approval. The final step in the certification process is to write and pass a comprehensive examination.