CBAP® Certification Training Course Online

To become a CBAP® certified professional, you:

• Gain at least 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 10 years, including at least 900 hours in each of four of the six BABOK® Guide knowledge areas
• Complete at least 35 hours of professional development in the last four years. CertOcean's instructor-led CBAP® training is aligned with the BABOK® Guide, and you receive a certificate showing your training hours
• Apply to IIBA for the CBAP® exam (application fee US$145), then pay the exam fee: US$350 for IIBA members or US$505 for non-members
• Receive the CBAP® certification from IIBA® after passing the exam

To be eligible for the CBAP exam, you need at least 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 10 years, with at least 900 hours in each of four of the six BABOK® knowledge areas, plus at least 35 hours of professional development in the last four years. That usually means five or more years as a business analyst, project manager or senior analysis professional.

The IIBA® fees for the CBAP exam are:

• Application fee: US$145, which is non-refundable whether your application is approved or declined
• Exam fee: US$350 for IIBA members and US$505 for non-members (the non-member fee includes the first year of IIBA membership)
• Exam retake fee: US$295 for IIBA members and US$450 for non-members

Yes. The CBAP course includes practice tests and mock questions, so you can measure your progress and prepare for the IIBA certification exam.

Yes, the CBAP exam is one of the harder business analysis exams, because its questions test how you apply the BABOK® Guide to real situations rather than how well you remember theory. With a clear study plan, it is very passable. A simple approach:

• Set a target exam date
• Study the BABOK® Guide thoroughly
• Choose a good question bank and practice with case-based questions
• Set a target practice score
• Practice managing your time

IIBA® does not publish a passing score for the CBAP® exam. After the exam, you get performance indicators for each knowledge area. As a safe target, aim for at least 75% in your practice tests across all knowledge areas.

The CBAP® exam has 120 questions, and you get 3.5 hours to answer them.

After IIBA approves your application, you can take the CBAP exam up to three times within your one-year eligibility period. If you do not pass in three attempts, you must wait until that period ends and submit a new application.

First, make sure you meet IIBA's CBAP requirements. Then:

1. Create an account on the IIBA website and record your work hours in each knowledge area.
2. Go to Certifications, then My Certifications, and complete the CBAP application form.
3. Once approved, click Schedule Exam. You will be taken to the PSI scheduling page to book your exam at a convenient time.

The CBAP exam lasts 3.5 hours and has 120 multiple-choice questions. Many questions are based on case studies and test how you apply business analysis knowledge and skills at the level of IIBA's Level 3 certification.

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official IIBA certification is awarded by IIBA when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.