IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis)
CBAP
Certified Business Analysis Professional
IIBA's senior business analysis credential for experienced practitioners, mapped to the six knowledge areas of the BABOK Guide. Validates the ability to define needs and recommend solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
What's on the exam
CBAP Exam Blueprint (CBAP Handbook, May 2026; knowledge areas per the BABOK Guide)
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
14%Plan business analysis approach · Plan stakeholder engagement · Plan governance · Plan information management · Identify performance improvements
Elicitation and Collaboration
12%Prepare for elicitation · Conduct elicitation · Confirm elicitation results · Communicate business analysis information · Manage stakeholder collaboration
Requirements Life Cycle Management
15%Trace requirements · Maintain requirements · Prioritize requirements · Assess requirements changes · Approve requirements
Strategy Analysis
15%Analyze current state · Define future state · Assess risks · Define change strategy · Business need and value
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
30%Specify and model requirements · Verify and validate requirements · Define requirements architecture · Define design options · Analyze potential value and recommend solution
Solution Evaluation
14%Measure solution performance · Analyze performance measures · Assess solution limitations · Assess enterprise limitations · Recommend actions to increase value
Frequently asked questions
How much does the CBAP cost?
The CBAP costs $595. Non-member total: US$145 application fee plus US$450 exam fee; members pay US$145 plus US$350 exam. Exam rewrites cost US$120 (non-member) or US$85 (member).
How long is the CBAP and how many questions does it have?
120 questions — 210 minutes.
What do you need to pass the CBAP?
Pass/fail; no published numeric cut score.
Can you retake the CBAP?
Up to 3 exam attempts within the one-year application term; each rewrite is purchased separately.
What is the best way to study for the CBAP?
Start from the official outline and your primary study materials: the exam is weighted by domain (Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 14%, Elicitation and Collaboration 12%, Requirements Life Cycle Management 15%, Strategy Analysis 15%, Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 30%, Solution Evaluation 14%). Once you've learned the material, spaced-repetition flashcards organized by those domains are an efficient way to retain it and refresh it before test day.
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