Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 19, 2026 issuer page

Exam Domains

1 Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 12%

2 Elicitation and Collaboration 20%

3 Requirements Life Cycle Management 18%

4 Strategy Analysis 12%

5 Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 32%

6 Solution Evaluation 6%

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 2 years (3,750 hours) of BA work experience in the last 7 years; 21 hours of professional development in the last 4 years

Retake PolicyMust wait 30 days before retaking. Full exam fee required for each retake attempt.

LanguagesEnglish

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