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What is business analysis?

  • Achieving business analyst certification, such as the
  • Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

from the

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

, International Diploma in Business Analysis (IDBA)

  • from the BCS
  • , or the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) from the Project Management Institute
  • (PMI), demonstrates a thorough mastery of techniques and principles such as those from the
  • Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
  • These certifications help employers identify qualified candidates and support analysts in career progression, salary increases, and professional recognition.How to become a certified business analystAssess your requirements: Review your career goals, current experience, and the types of business analysis roles you are interested in before choosing a certification.
  • Choose the right certification: Compare key options from the BCS, IIBA, and PMI based on their eligibility requirements, recognition, and suitability to your experience level and industry.Check eligibility criteria: Evaluate prerequisites such as education, work experience, and professional development units (PDUs) for your chosen
  • certification.Prepare for the exam:

Use exam study materials like BABOK, take preparation courses from accredited training providers, and practise with sample questions.

Apply for certification: Complete your application via the relevant body’s official website (BCS, IIBA or PMI) and submit required documents and payment.
Schedule and sit the certification exam: Book a suitable date for the exam (via online certification options or test centres) and complete the assessment.
Maintain your certification: Engage in continuing professional development and renew your credential according to the provider’s certification renewal policy.Major business analyst certificationsCertification
LevelProvider
PrerequisitesExam Format
Exam cost (approx.)Target Audience
Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis (FCBA)
EntryBCS

No experience required

  • 40 multiple choice (1 hr)£200Beginners, recent graduates
  • Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice (PCBAP)
  • IntermediateBCS
  • Some experience recommended40 multiple choice (1 hr)
  • £250

  • Entry

IIBA

No experience required

  • 50 multiple choice (1 hr)
  • £150 (members)
  • Beginners, recent graduates
  • Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
  • Intermediate
  • IIBA

3750 hrs BA work exp. (7 yrs)

130 multiple choice (3 hrs)£250 (members)Analysts with 2-3 yrs exp.Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)AdvancedIIBA7500 hrs BA exp. (10 yrs)120 multiple choice (3.5 hrs)£260 (members)Senior/principal analysts

ContentsSelect your preferred qualification or workshop.Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis (FCBA) Eligibility requirements: PRINCE2 COURSES No prior experience.ContentsSelect your preferred training course below:Exam process: 40 multiple choice questions, held online.

IntroductionAPM COURSESPreparation resources:

PRINCE2 AGILE COURSES

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BETTER BUSINESS CASES COURSES

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P3O COURSESSelect your preferred training course below: WORKSHOPSSelect your preferred workshop below:

AGILE QUALIFICATIONSSelect your preferred qualification. AGILE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSESSelect your preferred training course below: PRINCE2 AGILE COURSES

No prior experience; 21 hours of professional training in the last 4 years.