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Some of the Techniques to Be Learned
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply for the CCBA exam, you must meet these criteria:
1- Work Experience:
Minimum of 3,750 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 7 years.
Within those hours:
– At least 900 hours in each of 2 of the 6 BABOK knowledge areas, or
– At least 500 hours in each of 4 of the 6 BABOK knowledge areas.
2- Professional Development:
• At least 21 hours of professional development training in the past 4 years.
3- References:
• Two professional references (manager, client, or CCBA/CBAP holder).
4. Certification Validity & Renewal
Application & Exam Process
1. Submit Application
Complete your online application on the IIBA website with details of your experience, PD hours, and references.
Pay the non-refundable application fee.
IIBA reviews your application (can take a few weeks) and sends approval or “approved pending audit.” If audited, you must upload supporting documents.
2. Pay Exam & Schedule
Once approved, pay the exam fee. You’ll receive an Eligibility ID.
Schedule the exam via the test provider (such as Prometric).
3. Take the Exam
Format: 130 multiple-choice questions
Duration: 3 hours
Delivery: In-person at a test center or online proctored (if available)
You typically have up to 1 year from approval to pass, with the option to retake if needed (retake fees apply).
4. Certification Validity & Renewal
The certificate is valid for 3 years.
You must earn and report Continuing Development Units (CDUs) to renew.
CCBA Cost Breakdown (USD)
All amounts are approximate and in USD. Costs can change — always verify with IIBA before applying.
|
Cost Type |
IIBA Member |
Non-Member |
|
Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$145 |
$145 |
|
Exam Fee |
$250 |
$405 |
|
Exam Retake Fee |
$195 |
$350 |
|
Recertification Fee (every 3 yrs) |
$85 |
$120 |
| Code | Date | Venue | Fees | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM232-01 |
2026-06-07
|
Cairo
|
USD
5450
|
Register |
| PM232-02 |
2026-09-20
|
Dubai
|
USD
5450
|
Register |
| PM232-03 |
2026-11-16
|
Istanbul
|
USD
5950
|
Register |
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