Keep Your IIBA Certification Active
Stay Certified and Advance Your Career
Maintain your IIBA certification by completing the recertification process. Stay up to date with industry trends, demonstrate your ongoing expertise, and continue driving success in your business analysis career.
To recertify for your Level 2 CCBA® and Level 3 CBAP® designations, you must earn a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every three years from your Date of Certification. Log your CDUs earned throughout your three year certification cycle in your profile here.
To recertify for your IIBA®-AAC and IIBA®-CBDA designations, you must earn a minimum of 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every year from the Date of Certification. Log your CDUs earned throughout the one year certification cycle in your profile here.
Recertification-at-a-Glance
| IIBA Credential | Credential Type | Recertification Required? | Term | CDUs Required | Transferrable CDUs | Grace Period to Recertify |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Certifications | ||||||
| ECBA™ | Certificate | No | no expiration | na | na | na |
| CCBA® | Professional Certification | Yes | 3 years | 60 | *20 | 1 year |
| CBAP® | Professional Certification | Yes | 3 years | 60 | *20 | 1 year |
| Specialized Certifications | ||||||
| IIBA® - AAC | Professional Certification | Yes | 1 year | 20 | 5 | 4 months |
| IIBA® - CBDA | Professional Certification | Yes | 1 year | 20 | 5 | 4 months |
| IIBA® - CCA | Certificate | No | no expiration | na | na | na |
| IIBA® - CPOA | Certificate | No | no expiration | na | na | na |
*CDUs that are transferrable have to be earned within the 3rd year of the previous recertification cycle.
Recertification Handbooks
For important information and guidelines regarding recertification, application, fees, and more, please refer to the Recertification Handbook.
Core Recertifications:
Specialized Recertifications:
Recertification FAQs
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Please refer to the Recertification Handbook for details about maintaining your certification:
Holders of both CCBA and CBAP certifications will only have to recertify for CBAP, and CCBA will be covered. When the CBAP recertification is completed, the CCBA recertification is automatic and follows the CBAP recertification term dates.
You do not need to include documentation of your CDU activities unless you are selected for audit.
We recommend that you keep a copy of the supporting documentation for all CDUs until you receive confirmation of your recertification from IIBA. A list of the required supporting documentation and acceptable formats can be viewed in the Recertification Handbooks under Audits and Audit Documentation.
An extenuating circumstance is an event or hardship that would prevent you from completing your recertification and is the only reason that recertification extensions may be granted. Refer to the IIBA Extenuating Circumstance Policy for the requirements and procedures for extension requests.
IIBA Core Business Analysis Certifications
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)
ECBA covers foundational knowledge on how to approach business analysis aligned with the BABOK Guide®.
Certificate of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA)
This professional certification is for business analysis practitioners who want to earn formal recognition for their expertise and skills. Recognizes professionals who have a minimum of 3,750 hours of hands-on business analysis (BA) experience, equivalent to 2-3 years of BA work experience.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) designation is for individuals with extensive business analysis (BA) experience. With a minimum of 7,500 hours of hands-on BA experience, CBAP® recipients are the elite, senior members of the BA community.
IIBA Specialized Business Analysis Certifications
Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC)
IIBA®-AAC certification strengthens your skills and expertise, focusing on applying an agile perspective within a business analysis framework.
Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA-CBDA)
Earning this certification informs employers of your passion for and competencies performing business analysis on analytics initiatives. The certification helps identify skilled business data analytics professionals to organizations seeking these in-demand skills.
Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA-CCA)
The new Cybersecurity Analysis Learning and Certification Program is now available. The joint IIBA and IEEE Computer Society’s learning and certification provides the credibility of a joint certification and the opportunity to learn key cybersecurity concepts and tools business analysis professionals need to demonstrate core competencies.
Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (IIBA®-CPOA)
IIBA’s Product Ownership Analysis certification program recognizes the integration of Business Analysis and Product Ownership with an Agile mindset to maximizing value. The program provides the opportunity to acquire essential concepts needed to create successful products.
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