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THE BENEFITS OF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

At International Institute of Business Analysis(IIBA), we are dedicated to the development and maintenance of standards for the practice of business analysis, and
for the certification and recognition of practitioners. Earning an IIBAprofessional certification offers many benefits to both the individual and their organization. An
IIBA certification can help support your career path, and broaden market opportunities for business analysis practitioners. With a proven level of competence in the
principles and practices, certification offers recognition of professional competence and a commitment to career growth and learning.

Bene ts to the individual may include

Competence in the principles and practices of business analysis.
Participation in a recognized professional group.
Recognition of professional competence by professional peers and management.
Advanced career potential due to recognition as a professional business analysis practitioner.
Personal satisfaction of accomplishing a milestone in their BA careers.
Certification can improve overall performance, remove uncertainty and widen market opportunities.
The process of achieving and maintaining certification helps ensure you are continually improving and refining your activities.
Potentially higher income for being formally recognized as an experienced BA professional. For more details, view this recentsalary survey

(http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=cbap&l1=&q2=IT+business+analyst&l2=&q3=business+analyst&l3=).
Recognizes individuals who have invested in their BA careers and encourages them to keep doing so.

Bene ts to the organization may include

Provides professional development, advancement and recognition opportunities for staff.
Demonstrates to customers, competitors, suppliers, staff and investors that you use industry-standard business analysis practices.
Demonstrates to your stakeholders that your business is run effectively.
The regular assessment process will improve staff responsibility, commitment and motivation.
Establishment and implementation of business analysis practices as outlined inA Guide to theBusiness Analysis Body of Knowledge(BABOK)

Guideby individuals recognized as being knowledgeable and skilled.

More reliable, higher quality results produced with increased efficiency and consistency by BA professionals who use industry standard BA

techniques.
Identification of professional business analysts to clients and business partners.
Demonstrated commitment to the field of business analysis, increasingly recognized as a vital component of any successful project.

Why choose professional certifications from IIBA?

International Institute of Business (IIBA) offers recognition and certification programs to help you improve your skills, profile your knowledge and capabilities and
further build your career in today's competitive market. By becoming certified by IIBA, you are not only being recognized for your accomplishments, you are also
demonstrating your commitment and support to the global business analysis community, as represented by IIBA.
Experience the many benefits that earning an IIBA designation offers today, tomorrow and throughout your career.

IIBAProfessional Certifications
Both the Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM(CBAP) and Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM(CCBA) designations are professional
certifications.

Certified Business Analysis Professional(CBAP)

To earn the CBAPcertification, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Minimum 7500 hours of BA work experience aligned withA Guide to the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge(BABOKGuide)in the last 10

years
Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas

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Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)recipient
Signed Code of Conduct

Applicants are expected to review theCBAPHandbook (http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/CBAP-Designation/CBAP/CBAP-Handbook.aspx)for complete

information on application criteria, fees, and details onhow to apply.
If you don't meet the requirements for the CBAPcertification, you may want to consider applying for the CCBAcertification (http://www.iiba.org/CertificationRecognition/CCBA-Certification.aspx).
Learn more about the Certified Business Analysis Professional(CBAP) (http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/CBAP-Designation.aspx)
Apply now... (https://portal.iiba.org/applications)

Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM(CCBA)

To apply for the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis exam and earn the CCBA designation, a business analyst will need to be knowledgeable in all six
knowledge areas ofA Guide to theBusiness Analysis Body of Knowledge(BABOKGuide), with proficiency in at least two. Applicants must meet the following
criteria:
Minimum 3750 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with theBABOKGuidein the last seven years
Minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
Minimum high school education or equivalent
Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM (CBAP)recipient
Signed Code of Conduct
CCBAapplicants are expected to review theCCBAHandbook (http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/CCBA-Certification/CCBA/CCBA-Handbook.aspx)for
complete information on application criteria, application and exam fees and details on how to apply.
Learn more about the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis(CCBA) (http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/CCBA-Certification.aspx)
Apply now... (https://portal.iiba.org/applications)

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