BA Certificates
Certified Business Analysis Professional
The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP ®) designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis (BA) experience. CBAP® recipients are the leading, senior members of the BA community.
What are the benefits of obtaining the CBAP Certification?
It demonstrates you have the knowledge, competencies and experience as a highly effective business analysis professional.
It allows you to stand out to employers and peers by showcasing your dedication to your career and the profession of business analysis.
CBAP certified professionals have higher compensation, earn up to 13% more being CBAP certified.
Where to Get Started when Becoming a CBAP ?
What do I Need to Become a CBAP ?
CBAP Eligibility
To earn the CBAP designation, candidates must:
- Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last 10 years
- Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas, for a total of at least 3,600 of the required 7,500 total
- Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional development in the last 4 years
- Provide two references
- Agree to Code of Conduct
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
- Pass the exam
Who is a CBAP ?
CBAP Competencies
Is CBAP right for you? The CBAP certification is for:
- Individuals with significant experience in business analysis
- Individuals with a CCBA™ designation
- Product Managers
- Non-BA consultants
- Trainers
- Hybrid Business Analysis professionals, including: Project Manager, Testers, Quality Assurance (QA) professionals, Change/Transformation Managers, and Designers
Getting Started with Certified Business Analysis Professional
CBAP Exam Information
The Agile Analysis certification exam, formulated from the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide, consists of 85 multiple choice, scenario-based questions, and must be completed within 2 hours.
It is a live, online-delivered exam that requires a computer, webcam, microphone, and access to the Internet.
Test Your Knowledge
This is a computer-based exam. The CBAP exam can be taken online via proctor format or at a PSI test center. To be admitted to the exam and more details on preparation for this exam, please review our exam information guidelines.