Highlights (Quick Scan)

• Definitive 2025 CCBA eligibility and exam data (from IIBA)

• Updated application & fee structure

• PM Training School’s course section remains, now backed by precise standards

• FAQ tuned with authoritative facts

CCBA Certification 2025: The Definitive Guide for BAs & Training Leaders

Why CCBA Still Matters Today

In an era where data, AI, and business agility collide, business analysis must be more than gathering requirements. The Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) from IIBA equips practitioners to navigate complexity with judgment, stakeholder alignment, and strategic thinking. Organizations sponsoring this credential elevate their internal analytical maturity; professionals gain validated capability, not just certification.

1. What Is CCBA & Who Should Pursue It

CCBA is IIBA’s mid-level certification (Level 2) that recognizes skilled professionals—those who have moved beyond entry-level but aren’t yet senior BA leaders. iiba.org+1

It suits:

• Business analysts with ~2–3 years of relevant experience

• Project managers or hybrid roles (QA, change, process) doing BA work

• ECBA holders seeking to deepen their applied practice

• Organizations wanting a competency standard in their BA teams

2. IIBA-backed Eligibility & Requirements (2025)

From the official IIBA CCBA page and FAQs:

Important nuance: the 21 PD hours must be structured, assessable, interactive, and aligned to BABOK KAs—self-study alone (without facilitation) may not qualify.

3. Exam Format, Fee & Delivery (2025)

From IIBA’s exam policies and related sources:

4. Updated CCBA Exam Blueprint & Weightage

IIBA-aligned weightings (via AdaptiveUS and exam guides): 

• Requirements Analysis & Design Definition — 32 %

• Elicitation & Collaboration — 20 %

• Requirements Life Cycle Management — 18 %

• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring — 12 %

• Strategy Analysis — 12 %

• Solution Evaluation — 6 %

Since Requirements Analysis & Design Definition commands the largest slice, the smartest allocation is to prioritize that domain during prep.

5. Revised Application Process (with IIBA Steps)

1. Confirm eligibility (experience, PD, references).
2. Fill and submit IIBA application + USD 145 application fee.
3. After approval, schedule the exam (online or test center) via IIBA portal / PSI. 
4. Prepare with mock exams, BABOK-aligned study materials.
5. Sit the 130-question exam.
6. Pass → become CCBA-certified.
7. To renew after 3 years, accumulate required CDUs / PDs. iiba.org

6. PM Training School’s Course + IIBA-Backed Data (Short & Strong)

PM Training School’s Self-Paced CCBA Course now sits within a fully IIBA-anchored framework. When evaluating it, know that:

• The 21 PD hours included must align with IIBA’s standards (facilitated, measurable, BABOK-aligned).

• Mock exams and scenario-based practice are essential because IIBA’s real exam is scenario-heavy.

• Remote proctoring or test center options exist; your course prep should simulate both.

• When you ask PM Training School for pricing, compare it against IIBA’s exam fees to judge the full investment.

7. Why Sponsoring CCBA Still Delivers Organizational Value

With IIBA’s authenticity in the mix, your CCBA-sponsored teams bring:

• Standardized, globally recognized BA methodology

• Reduced ambiguity, rework, and requirement defects

• A more credible client-facing image when your team holds a recognized IIBA credential

• Better retention through investment in real skills

• Clear succession path: ECBA → CCBA → CBAP

FAQ (w/ authoritative answers)

Q1. What are the eligibility requirements for CCBA per IIBA?

A: 3,750 hours of BA work in last 7 years, 900h in 2 BABOK areas or 500h in 4, plus 21 PD hours, two references, and agreement to IIBA’s code. 

Q2. How many questions and time for the CCBA exam?

A: 130 scenario-based multiple-choice questions, 3 hours. 

Q3. What do PD hours entail under IIBA?

A: Structured, facilitated learning aligned with BABOK; self-study alone doesn’t always qualify. 

Q4. How much does CCBA cost (application + exam)?

A: Application is ~USD 145; exam ~USD 250 for members, ~USD 405 for non-members. Retake fees ~USD 195 / 350. 

Q5. How is the CCBA exam delivered?

A: Via online proctoring or PSI/Prometric test centers worldwide. iiba.org+1

Conclusion

Today’s business analyst must blend strategic thinking with technical clarity. IIBA’s CCBA® proves that balance—turning experience into recognition.

With PM Training School’s self-paced program, you gain structured guidance, mock exam practice, and 21 PD hours toward eligibility—all in a flexible format that fits your career.

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