The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) offers the best and comprehensive business analysis certifications. The
BA Certifications
require extensive training along with knowledge and work experience in the field, as a business analyst. Below we will discuss 3 distinct certifications that are the gem credentials of the IIBA. They are:
1. Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA): The ECBA is a level one certification provided by the IIBA that recognizes individuals entering the business analysis profession or for those who manage business analysts. The certification helps one to understand the business process management and play a role in designing and delivering solutions.
Below are the requirements for this BA Certification:
• No prior business experience is required.
• No Knowledge area experience required.
• Minimum of 21 hours of professional development training in last 4 years.
2.
Certified Business Analysis Professional
(CBAP): CBAP recognizes your ability to tackle projects, deliver solutions and your expertise in business domains with various other traits to achieve better business results. The certification is suitable for system analysts, process improvement analysis, etc.
Below are the requirements for this BA Certification:
• Minimum 35 hours of professional development training in last 4 years.
• Minimum 7,500 hours of BA work experience in the last 10 years.
• Minimum 900 hours of experience in 4 of the 6 knowledge areas of the PMBOK guide.
• Two distinct references.
3. Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA): The CCBA certification highlights your skills and knowledge as well as recognizes your ability to take on bigger and complex project responsibilities. The certification is for aspiring product managers, Non-BA consultants, etc.
Below are the requirements for this BA Certification:
• Minimum 21 hours of professional development training in last 4 years.
• Minimum business experience of 3,750 hours in the last 7 years.
• Either a minimum experience of 900 hours in 2 of the 6 knowledge areas or a minimum experience of 500 hours in 4 of the 6 knowledge areas of the PMBOK Guide.
• Two distinct references.
The application and exam fee for the 3 BA certifications respectively are:
• ECBA Certification: $60 and ($110 for members and $235 for non-members)
• CBAP Certification: $125 and ($325 for members and $450 for non-members)
• CCBA Certification: $125 and ($325 for members and $450 for non-members)
The CBAP Certification not only provides you with a globally reputed certification but also give you better job roles. The understanding of principles and practices of business analysis, in turn, the certification makes you a member of a reputed professional group and sets a definite career path in the business analysis industry.
