Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) - CCBA, IIBA

CERTIFICATION OF CAPABILITY IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS - CCBA

About Certification of Capability/Competency in Business Analysis - CCBA

CCBA stands for Certification of Capability in Business Analysis, and it is a 2nd level certification provided by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), Canada (www.IIBA.org).

The following are some of the benefits of becoming a CCBA:  

·       Be recognized for your competency in business analysis

·       Business analysis is the fastest growing career opportunity for IT professionals

·       People with domain experience can move into IT sector by becoming a business analyst  

·       Better career and job prospects

·       Improved work conditions and better salary

IIBA is the non-profit professional association dedicated to the field of business analysis. IIBA acts as the voice of the business analysis community, supporting the recognition of the profession and discipline and works to maintain the global standard for the practices and certification.

The CBAP exam is designed for experienced business analysts, while the newer CCBA exam targets people who have less experience in the business analysis profession. The CCBA exam provides less experienced business analysts with their first step toward obtaining the CBAP designation. This exam targets individuals who are proficient in some aspects of business analysis, are in the process of developing business analysis skills and expertise, and who apply business analysis to smaller scope projects and less complex tasks. The CCBA certification expires after five years. The expectation is that you will then apply to take the CBAP exam when you have gained more business analysis experience. You can also retake the CCBA exam if you have not yet met the required CBAP exam level of business analysis experience.

IIBA certification can help you become recognized for your skills, knowledge and expertise within the business analysis profession. Apply or register for an exam to write the exam.

Ready to kick-start your career?

Developing your skills set to meet changing market needs is easier with an IIBA membership. Tap into a members only online library, access whitepapers, industry articles and webinars led by industry experts in their field.
 

Once you have over five years’ experience in business analysis, you can move into senior roles with more responsibility and continue to advance your career path to senior management roles or consulting opportunities.

Advance Your Career

As the recognized voice of the business analysis community, IIBA supports the recognition of the profession and discipline and works to maintain the global standard for the practice and certification.

IIBA competency-based and specialized certifications are the most sought after and most recognized designations for business analysis professionals globally and the ones employers ask for most. IIBA certifications support life-long learning and career management.

Over 12,000 individuals have been certified, taking their careers to new heights.

IIBA's multi-level competency based certification program recognizes the BA professional through their career progression, supporting more opportunities for growth and development. 

Certifications

Help advance your career with a certification in business analysis. If you have a two-to-three years’ experience working in a BA role earning your Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) can help open doors to grow your career. If you have more than three years’ BA experience becoming a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) will help you stand out to employers.
 

Earning a certification will build your confidence in your skills, and can lead to a higher salary or promotion. CBAP holders report earning about 16% higher salary.*

*IIBA Annual BA Salary Survey 2017

The certification program encourages professionals to develop a career in business analysis, and provides the ability to acknowledge milestones in their career and map their career alongside the BA certification progression.

This section supports IIBA's Multi-level Competency-Based Certification program by highlighting the key competency components associated with each business analysis task. This will allow you to identify areas of focus to promote your professional development in business analysis.

BA professionals have an opportunity to grow and develop in their profession and to be recognized for that growth and development from the start of their career through to retirement.

The competency elements are grouped into six Knowledge Areas, as defined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide).

Definitions of skill and knowledge levels

Level 1 (ECBA) - Practical Knowledge or General Awareness:

·        Follows rules: Ability to adhere to prescribed ways to work in order to execute activities related to the competency. Generally, needs rules and guidelines to perform tasks.

·        Understands: Recognizes the key elements of the competency and why they are important. However, not expected to have the experience nor skill level to act upon the competency.

·        Basic knowledge: Has a fundamental awareness of basic skills and knowledge involved in the competency.

Level 2 (CCBA) - Skilled:

·        Modifies rules: Encounters situations where there is confidence to modify the guidelines that have been provided for addressing the challenge. 

·        Recommends actions: Although generally works independently on smaller, well scoped challenges, still relies on expert help for more complex work. Skills, knowledge and confidence have developed to the level where appropriate actions are identified.

·        Applied knowledge: Has practiced the competency and skills have evolved working on small, less complex challenges or with guidance on large, more complex work.

Level 3 (CBAP) - Expert:

·        Creates rules: Actively provides insight to situations that fall within and outside of his/her domain or sphere of influence. In some cases, this will mean addressing new, unstructured business challenges or opportunities.

·        Guides practice: This is a seasoned practitioner that is sought after for their expertise and guidance in solving or addressing business challenges or opportunities. 

·        Advanced knowledge: Skills and Knowledge have been fully developed through execution of work ranging from small well-scoped work to addressing more complex, unstructured challenges or opportunities. Skills and knowledge required for the competency have become second nature.

The CCBA highlights your capability to work effectively with stakeholders, to model business processes, and identify and evaluate opportunities for better business outcomes.

CCBA certification represents your skills and knowledge applied to real-life scenarios and fortifies you for career advancement.

The 2017 IIBA Annual Business Analysis Salary Survey reports that the average salary of top 5 certification holders is 11% more on average in earnings in comparison to non-certification holders.

If you are a business analysis practitioner with 2 to 3 years’ experience, earning your Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), recognizes your ability to take on larger and or more complex project responsibility.

CCBA recognizes skilled BA professionals who have two to three years of practical business analysis work experience.

Target Audience for CCBA

·       CCBA examination targets the following audience:  

·       Current CCBAs

·       Level 1s

·       Those who have fallen into the role

·       Developing BAs

·       Hybrid BAs (PMs, testers, QA, change managers, designers)  

·       Product owners/managers

·       Non-BA consultants

·       Trainers

Eligibility

To earn your CCBA certification, you candidates must:

·        Complete a minimum of 3,750 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 7 years.

·        Within these hours, a minimum of 900 hours must be completed in 2 of the 6 BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas, for a minimum total of 1800 hours.

OR

·        500 hours must be completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas, for a minimum total of 2000 hours.

·        Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development within the last 4 years.

·        Provide references.

·        Sign the CCBA Code of Conduct.

CCBA Question pattern  

This will be a scenario based examination.  

Situations will be described in 2-4 sentences  Multiple choice answers

130 questions  

3 hours

Examination Weightage – KA Wise

The competency elements are grouped into six Knowledge Areas, as defined in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide).

Domain	% Distribution
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring	12%
Elicitation and Collaboration	20%
Requirements Life Cycle Management	18%
Strategy Analysis	12%
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition	32%
Solution Evaluation	6%

Become A Member

Uniting a community of professionals to create better business outcomes.

Choose your membership level below.

Which Membership is Right for You?

Individual Membership

Join thousands of business analysis professionals worldwide enjoying a variety of benefits, including a free online copy of the BABOK Guide and the opportunity to join a local chapter.

Individual membership is for:

·        You are a business analysis practitioner

·        You are a corporate employee with a promo code from your employer

·        You have an interest in building your business analysis practice

·        You are a product manager or product owner

Corporate Program

Businesses and organizations can join the IIBA and enjoy additional corporate benefits:

·        Forge a strong relationship with IIBA to help advance the practice of Business Analysis within your organization

·        Support development of your Business Analysis Professionals

·        Connect with over 300 organizations globally

Endorsed Education Provider

Do you provide educational services? Become a member of the IIBA as an Endorsed Education Provider (EEP):

EEP members include:

·        Training providers of business analysis practices

·        Providers seeking professional endorsement of their offerings

·        Providers looking to expand their market

Academic Program

Join as an Academic member today.

Academic members include:

·        Colleges and universities offering programs that support business analysis

·        Academic institutions looking for promotion among business analysis practitioners and their employers

Recertification

Continue to experience the benefits of core certification.

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.

Recommended Reading
Collaborate effectively in your organization with knowledge of the perspectives, core concepts and techniques explained in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)

Explore your agile mindset! The Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide is for anyone focused on maximizing business value, reducing waste, and adapting and responding to change.

Business Analysis, the foundation for business success by Kathleen Barrett, former IIBA president.

Contact IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a Canadian Corporation headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Mailing address:

International Institute of Business Analysis
115 George Street, Suite 509
Oakville, ON  L6J 0A2
Canada

Phone / Email:

Main Number: 1 647-426-3735 Toll Free Number: 1-866-789-4422
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