
CBAP® Certification Training Course
The CBAP certification training course is designed to help professionals gain new skills and expertise in advanced documentation, effective planning, and the creation of business solutions. This CBAP exam preparation course aligns with the high standards set by IIBA® and will ensure continued success in the field of business analysis. Professionals with CBAP certification will be able to stay relevant to rapid changes in the IT industry and competencies in all aspects of business analysis.
ITIL Certification Course Overview
The CBAP® Certification Training Course is an intensive course designed to help you master the highest skills of business analysis including advanced documentation, effective planning, and the design of business solutions. Covering the core concepts of business analysis and the six knowledge areas of the BABOK® Guide Version 3, this CBAP training prepares you to ace the IIBA-CBAP exam.
Training Key Features
- 8X higher live interaction with live online classes by industry experts
- Aligned to BABOK® Guide Version3
- Three simulation IIBA® exams and four practice exams
- 11 case studies and 11 end-of- chapter quizzes
- Obtain 35 IIBA PDs/CDUs and 25 PMI PDUs
- CBAP Exam Application Assistance
Skills Covered
- Business analysis planning and monitoring
- Elicitation and collaboration
- Requirements life cycle management
- Strategy analysis
- Requirements analysis and design definition
- Business intelligence perspective
- Business architecture perspective
- Business process management perspective
Benefits
Obtaining a CBAP certification validates your proficiency in business analysis and enhances your leadership skills, employability, marketability, and earning potential. According to IIBA®, CBAP certification holders earn 13-percent more compared to non-certified peers.


Training Options
SELF-PACED LEARNING
- One year access to high-quality self-paced eLearning content curated by industry experts
- 11 industry case studies on real business problems
- 3 simulation test papers for self-assessment
- 24x7 learner assistance and support
Exam Voucher Included
ONLINE BOOTCAMP +
- Everything in Self-Paced Learning, plus
- 90 days of flexible access to online classes
- Live, online classroom training by top instructors and practitioners
Exam Voucher Included
Course Curriculum
- 1.1 Introduction to CBAP® Certification
- 2.1 Introduction to BABOK® V3
- 2.2 Business Analysis
- 2.3 Competencies of a Business Analyst
- 2.04 Service Consumer Roles
- 2.4 Techniques referred to by BABOK® V3
- 2.5 Quiz
- 2.6 Key Takeaways
- 3.1 Introduction to Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- 3.2 Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- 3.3 Plan Business Analysis Governance
- 3.5 Identify Business Analysis
- 3.6 Quiz
- 3.7 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 4.1 Introduction to Elicitation and Collaboration
- 4.2 Prepare For Elicitation
- 4.3 Conduct Elicitation
- 4.4 Confirm Elicitation Results
- 4.5 Communicate Business Analysis Information
- 4.6 Manage stakeholder collaboration
- 4.7 Quiz
- 4.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 5.1 Introduction to Requirements Life Cycle Management
- 5.2 Trace Requirements
- 5.3 Maintain Requirements
- 5.4 Prioritize Requirements
- 5.5 Assess Requirements Changes
- 5.6 Approve Requirements
- 5.7 Quiz
- 5.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- 5.10 Key Takeaways
- Case Study Exercise
- 6.1 Introduction to Strategy Analysis
- 6.2 Analyze Current State
- 6.3 Define Future State
- 6.4 Assess Risks
- 6.5 Define Change Strategy
- 6.6 Quiz
- 6.7 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 7.1 Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- 7.2 Specify and Model Requirements
- 7.3 Verify Requirements
- 7.4 Validate Requirements
- 7.5 Define Requirements Architecture
- 7.6 Define Design Options
- 7.7 Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
- 7.8 Quiz
- 7.9 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 8.1 Introduction to Solution Evaluation
- 8.2 Measure Solution Performance
- 8.3 Analyze Performance Measures
- 8.4 Assess Solution Limitations
- 8.5 Assess Enterprise Limitation
- 8.6 Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
- 8.7 Quiz
- 8.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 9.1 Introduction to Agile Perspective
- 9.2 Change Scope
- 9.3 Business Analysis Scope
- 9.4 Approaches and techniques
- 9.5 Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- 9.6 Elicitation and Collaboration
- 9.7 Requirements life cycle management
- 9.8 Strategy Analysis
- 9.9 Requirement analysis and design definition
- 9.10 Solution evaluation
- 9.11 Quiz
- 9.12 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 10.1 Introduction to Business Intelligence Perspective
- 10.2 Change Scope
- 10.3 Business Analysis Scope
- 10.4 Methodologies And Approaches
- 10.5 Underlying Competencies
- 10.6 Impact On Knowledge Areas
- 10.7 Quiz
- 10.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 11.1 Introduction to Information Technology Perspective
- 11.2 Change Scope
- 11.3 Business Analysis Scope
- 11.4 Methodologies
- 11.5 Underlying Competencies
- 11.6 Impact on Knowledge Areas
- 11.7 Quiz
- 11.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 12.1 Introduction to Business Architecture Perspective
- 12.2 Change Scope
- 12.3 Business Analysis Scope
- 12.4 Business Architecture Reference Models
- 12.5 Underlying Competencies
- 12.6 Impact On Knowledge Areas
- 12.7 Quiz
- 12.8 key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
- 13.1 Introduction to Business Process Management Perspective
- 13.2 Change Scope
- 13.3 Business Analysis Scope
- 13.4 Frameworks, Methodologies, and Techniques
- 13.5 Underlying Competencies
- 13.6 Impact on Knowledge Areas
- 13.7 Quiz
- 13.8 Key Takeaways
- Case Study
- Case Study Exercise
Exams and Certifications
Becoming a certified professional can be accomplished in just a few easy steps.
- Obtain a formal CBAP training from an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider like Simplilearn.
- Acquire the IIBA membership and apply for the CBAP exam online for a total cost of $450.
- Upon passing the exam, you will be awarded the CBAP certification from IIBA
The CBAP course requires:
- Minimum 7500 hours of work experience in the last 10 years, 900 hours of which should be in four out of the six BABOK® Guide Version 3 Knowledge areas
- A minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
- Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional - CBAP®
- A Signed Code of Conduct
For more details please visit: https://www.iiba.org/certification/core-business-analysis-certifications/CBAP/
CBAP Exam fee structure:
- The application fee is $125 and is non-refundable (i.e. regardless of whether your application is approved or declined).
- The CBAP exam fee is $325 for IIBA® members and $450 for non-members.
CBAP exam is tough to crack, but you can easily pass it with the right preparation approach and study plan. The questions are based on the BABOK version based on the application and not on the memorization of BABOK topics.
Recommended step-by-step CBAP preparation plan:
- Set a target exam date
- Get hold of BABOK quickly
- Choose a question bank carefully
- Set target scores
- Time management
The validity of CBAP certification is for 3 years from the date of the exam and needs to be renewed every 3 years to re-validate your certification to keep it in active status.
IIBA doesn’t provide any specific information on the passing score. However one must aim for scoring 75% minimum in all the knowledge areas and overall.
The CBAP certification exam comprises 120 questions and the duration for the exam is 3.5 hours (210 minutes).

Training FAQ
Techno-PM has one of the best CBAP online training program that helps you face the challenges of the ever-expanding and quickly changing IT industry. In order to become certified, you must:
- Complete at least 85% of the CBAP course or attend one complete batch
- Pass any course simulation exams with a bare minimum score
- Submit a project and get it approved by our panel of Subject Matter Experts
- consult with our subject matter experts in the case of initial rejection to receive proper guidance on future project approval attempts.
Simplilearn offers CBAP Exam Prep classes throughout the year. We offer online self-learning courses and online classroom training. IIBA® does not provide any classes or training.
IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA® member, you can download BABOK® Version 3 for your individual reference from IIBA® website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF for $29.95.
The BABOK® Guide is the ideal resource and provides most of the reference materials. We also recommend using Simplilearn’s CBAP Certification course materials, which are highly focused on the exam.
Simplilearn is an Endorsed CBAP Training Provider and offers CBAP exam simulations / mock test papers. We provide around 700 questions in our CBAP Online Study Exam. The IIBA® does not provide sample tests.
CBAP Certification exam requires a two-step process.
- First, you must submit your application with the application fee (non-refundable) and pass the initial screening process for the CBAP exams.
- Once the IIBA® assesses your qualifications for the exam, you should schedule a date for the exam with the official testing agency. You will receive an email with the instructions once your reservation is approved. You can visit https://www.iiba.org/certification/core-business-analysis-certifications/CBAP/ or the complete process.
CBAP certification exam fees:
- Application Fee: $125 and non-refundable (i.e. regardless of whether your application is approved or declined).
- CBAP Exam Fee: $325 for IIBA® members and $450 for non-members.
The CBAP® exam has a time limit of three and a half hours and consists of 120 multiple choice questions. The questions are based on case studies (one to one and a half pages of information) with multiple questions about each case. The exam assesses the candidate’s practical applications of the defined competencies for this Level 3 certification in the IIBA® Certification framework.
The IIBA® will notify you that your application is being processed within two weeks of receiving the application. The IIBA® assesses the application for completeness of the CBAP certification requirements and will notify you of the results within 21 days of receiving the application via email.
Yes. You are required to have 900 or more hours in at least four of the six core Knowledge Areas to apply for CBAP certification.
Yes. 25 hours of professional development (PD) training are required before you may submit your application. However, you do not need to submit the CBAP course certificate with your application.
You do not need to retake an exam unless your certification has lapsed. However, CBAP® professionals are required to complete the IIBA® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. For this, CBAPs should have a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) during a three year CCR cycle
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CBAP Certification Process Simplilearn has one of the best CBAP online training program that helps you face the challenges of the ever-expanding and quickly changing IT industry. In order to become certified, you must: Complete at least 85% of the CBAP course or attend one complete batch Pass any course simulation exams with a bare minimum score Submit a project and get it approved by our panel of Subject Matter Experts consult with our subject matter experts in the case of initial rejection to receive proper guidance on future project approval attempts. Where can I take the CBAP training to prepare for the exam? Does IIBA® offer classes? Simplilearn offers CBAP Exam Prep classes throughout the year. We offer online self-learning courses and online classroom training. IIBA® does not provide any classes or training. How can I get a copy of the BABOK® book to study? IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA® member, you can download BABOK® Version 3 for your individual reference from IIBA® website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF for $29.95. What other resources are available for learning the concepts other than the BABOK® Guide? The BABOK® Guide is the ideal resource and provides most of the reference materials. We also recommend using Simplilearn’s CBAP Certification course materials, which are highly focused on the exam. Where can I access the practice exams? Does the IIBA® provide practice tests? Simplilearn is an Endorsed CBAP Training Provider and offers CBAP exam simulations / mock test papers. We provide around 700 questions in our CBAP Online Study Exam. The IIBA® does not provide sample tests. How do I sign up for the CBAP exam and What does the CBAP certification cost? CBAP Certification exam requires a two-step process. First, you must submit your application with the application fee (non-refundable) and pass the initial screening process for the CBAP exams. Once the IIBA® assesses your qualifications for the exam, you should schedule a date for the exam with the official testing agency. You will receive an email with the instructions once your reservation is approved. You can visit https://www.iiba.org/certification/core-business-analysis-certifications/CBAP/ or the complete process. CBAP certification exam fees: Application Fee: $125 and non-refundable (i.e. regardless of whether your application is approved or declined). CBAP Exam Fee: $325 for IIBA® members and $450 for non-members. What is the structure of the CBAP® BABOK® v3 exams? The CBAP® exam has a time limit of three and a half hours and consists of 120 multiple choice questions. The questions are based on case studies (one to one and a half pages of information) with multiple questions about each case. The exam assesses the candidate’s practical applications of the defined competencies for this Level 3 certification in the IIBA® Certification framework. After completion of the application, how long does it take to get approved? The IIBA® will notify you that your application is being processed within two weeks of receiving the application. The IIBA® assesses the application for completeness of the CBAP certification requirements and will notify you of the results within 21 days of receiving the application via email. Is it mandatory to have experience in all of the knowledge areas to apply for this CBAP certification course? Yes. You are required to have 900 or more hours in at least four of the six core Knowledge Areas to apply for CBAP certification. Is it necessary to complete the required 25 hours of PD? Yes. 25 hours of professional development (PD) training are required before you may submit your application. However, you do not need to submit the CBAP course certificate with your application. Do I need to retake the exams to remain certified? You do not need to retake an exam unless your certification has lapsed. However, CBAP® professionals are required to complete the IIBA® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. For this, CBAPs should have a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) during a three year CCR cycle. How do I find out more about the CBAP training program? Please join our Live Chat for instant support, call us, or request a call back to have your questions answered. Who are the instructors for the CBAP Training Course and how are they selected? All of our highly-qualified trainers are ITIL-certified, with more than 15 years of experience in training and working professionally in the field. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers who maintain a high alumni rating continue to train for us.
Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified. They engage with you proactively to ensure you are following the course path and to enrich your learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching assistance is available during business hours.
We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.
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- PMP® Certification
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- PMI-PgMP® Certification
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Our CBAP training course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee. Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the CBAP exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the CBAP exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the course price to you.
To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the CBAP exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the online training. This way, the entire CBAP course materials will be fresh in your mind
Attempt Time Frame Results Money back
First Within 45 days of course completion Did Not Pass Refund full course price
Refund Process: If you do not pass the exam in the first attempt, Simplilearn will refund the full CBAP course price to you. To receive a refund, you must make a request through the Help and Support Forum. You must submit a copy of your scorecard along with the date you completed your online classroom training. Simplilearn will refund the course price within 30 days of receiving all required documentation. We will process the refund using the same method you used to pay for the course.
Terms and Conditions: This money-back guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s CBAP Instructor-led Training. It is not applicable for Simplilearn’s online CBAP self-paced course. The guarantee is valid only for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.
The guarantee becomes void if:
- Participants do not take the CBAP® examination within 45 days of the online classroom training completion date.
- Participants do not maintain 100% attendance in at least one batch of the 32 Hours Live Online Classroom Training sessions.
- Participants do not complete the e-learning content. The full online study (100% completion) is required to learn the course materials
- Participants fail to score at least 80% in any three of the seven available online CBAP simulation exam available at Simplilearn.com
- Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given in the online classroom training.
- Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn.
We recommend that you continue your learning after you become a CBAP and achieve the CBAP certification. For your career growth, you can consider taking a Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis that will make you an expert in this field.
You can become a qualified professional in a few easy steps.
- Enroll in formal CBAP training from Simplilearn, which is an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider.
- Acquire IIBA membership and apply online for a CBAP exam.
- You will receive the CBAP certification from the IIBA after completing the examination.
Candidates with CBAP certification can remain relevant in all areas of business analysis to rapid developments in the IT sector and competencies.
Business analysis is used to fill the gap between IT and business using data analysis tools for assessing processes, data, determining business needs, and addressing these needs accordingly. Business analysts develop and create solutions that maximize the value provided to stakeholders by a firm. Simplilearn's CBAP course is meant to help professionals acquire new skills and know-how in advanced documentation, efficient planning, and developing business solutions.
Most aspirants pursue analytical degrees and professional certifications before becoming business analysts. Still, it's not apparent how challenging the path is. In short, it's tougher to become a business analyst than most operational jobs but more straightforward than most technical work. With an introductory CBAP course, you can study the foundations of data analysis and move on to the profession of business analyst.
In recent years, demand has been growing and is expected to continue for business analysts. Between 2019 and 2029, the US Office of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates jobs growth ranging from 7% to 25% for similar roles. Other relevant job roles include management analyst and operations analyst, both carrying out activities similar to the business analysts. Becoming a business analyst may need the acquisition of skills and credentials suitable for your work and the sector you like. Our CBAP certification can support your path to become a business analyst.
You must be fully aware of this profession as you enter this new field. The first step to developing my career as a BA professional is to acquire profile knowledge. The business analyst for any business needs to acquire specific skills, such as analytical capabilities, management skills, business processes, planning, and technical expertise. Our CBAP training allows you to grasp the most significant level of knowledge in business analysis, including advanced documentation, efficient planning, and the creation of business solutions.
Obtaining a CBAP certification confirms your business analysis expertise and strengthens your leadership skill and employability. CBAP certification holders earn 13% higher than non-certified peers as per IIBA®. CBAP training could help you improve your skills and knowledge and provide you with a competitive benefit in the job hunt for business analysts.
According to the American Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2018 and 2028, business analysts are predicted to increase employment opportunities by 14 percent, which is far higher than the average for all occupations. There are several career prospects with specific primary disciplines, such as data analyst, information security, IT, and quantitative analysis, as a business analyst. Business analysts have so many career opportunities, making business analysis one of the most sought-after jobs. A CBAP certification can enhance your skills and potentially boost your income or create your profession competitively.
Business analysts find a company's core areas to improve to make business operations more effective and efficient. In the entire corporate structure, you often work closely with others to discuss your findings and help execute improvements. The most important part of a BA's role is to draw requirements from the client's needs and then give the technical team an organized way to work on it. The CBAP certification increases career options such as fair salary and promotion.
Business analysts require complex data analysis skills nowadays. Meanwhile, the data knowledge and savvy are still somewhat limited. Many business analysts find it difficult to work with business intelligence and finance teams because of the lack of these technical abilities. You ought to consider that as an opportunity. The necessity for data skills may appear to make being a BA more challenging. You can consider taking a CBAP certification course for your job development, which will make you a skilled professional.
According to a report, nearly 80% of the respondents were in the business sector, and the rest were split across education, government, and non-profit organizations. IT, health care, banking, and transport were the top industries that hired business analysts. Simplilearn offers the best CBAP course that helps you tackle the challenges of the growing and quickly changing IT sector.
Business analysis is increasing dramatically with the growing need for senior and entry-level jobs. The top firms with fair business analysts' wages are HCL, Deloitte, Accenture, Hewlett-Packard, EY, Infosys, Capgemini, and Amazon. Since corporations continue to focus more on data, this career path will continue to rise as business analysts are vital for firms to decide the best possible way. CBAP certification includes basic to advanced knowledge and skills, which business analysts should stay on top of.
It is hard to crack the CBAP examination. Still, you may easily follow it with the proper preparation and study plan approach. Simplilearn's CBAP training assists you in obtaining certification since it offers training resources that focus on the examination. Besides this, there are numerous online resources like books that aid you in passing the exam. Following are few recommended books:
- The Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK) v3
- How to Start a Business Analyst Career (by Laura Brandenburg)
- Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
- Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis (by Barbara A. Carkenord)
- Mastering Business Analysis Versatility (By Eugenia C. Schmidt)
The salary of business analysis is decided by different criteria such as location, qualification, amount of experience, and job level. Following a business analyst career path with CBAP certification is a fulfilling and rewarding move. According to PayScale, the average annual business analysis professional salaries across the world are as follows:
- India: ?1m
- US: $69,888
- UK: £51k
- Canada: C$83k
- Singapore: S$87k
- Australia: AU$113K