Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring14%
2 Elicitation and Collaboration12%
3 Requirements Life Cycle Management15%
4 Strategy Analysis15%
5 Requirements Analysis and Design Definition30%
6 Solution Evaluation14%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID required. Name must match IIBA registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Earn 60 CDUs (Continuing Development Units) every 3 years. CDUs earned through professional development, education, volunteering, and BA activities. Submit CDUs via the IIBA certification portal.
PrerequisitesMinimum 5 years (7,500 hours) of BA work experience in the last 10 years; 35 hours of professional development in the last 4 years; Two references from a career manager or CBAP recipient
Retake PolicyMust wait 30 days before retaking. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt.