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Know CBAP Preparation Tips & CBAP Passing Score Here

By Mansoor Mohammed

Updated on Jul 12, 2022 | 8 min read

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Professionals with extensive experience in business analysis will benefit from CBAP Certified Business Analysis Professional certification. The IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) awards the CBAP certification. This curriculum teaches you how to analyze business needs and recommend similar solutions that bring in the most money. CBAP preparation provides a thorough comprehension of internationally accepted business analysis ideas and practical knowledge of business concepts that can be applied on the job.

Many organisations value CBAP certification and are looking for people with business analysis skills.

CBAP is the world's most widely taught business management training course, and it is linked to the IIBA's 2016 version of CBAP. It will enable you to develop the abilities necessary to be a skilled business analyst while also certifying you for the IIBA–CBAP test on your first attempt. CBAP Preparation will help you to be competent in the six knowledge areas outlined in BABOK® Guide Version 3 when you complete this course.

Business analysis planning and monitoring, elicitation, requirements communication and leadership, business analysis, requirements analysis, and solution assessment and validation are the six aspects of business analysis. CBAP qualifications are in high demand, and they have the potential for great levels of recognition at work and significant professional and financial success. 7500 hours of strategic analysis experience is required for CBAP certification preparation.

A CBAP-qualified professional joins an elite group of business analysts who are regarded as experts in identifying an organisation's business requirements and determining business solutions. Senior Business Analysts with the capacity and proficiency to undertake business evaluation on projects of various complexities are CBAP recipients. Many businesses recognise the services and quality CBAP specialists provide to their operations.

CBAP Exam - An Overview

Candidates must pass the CBAP exam with a minimum CBAP passing score to earn the certification of IIBA Certified Professional from the IIBA. Those who want to pass the IIBA Strategic Analysis Professional certification test with a high CBAP passing score should review the information mentioned below in the blog, which outlines what should be covered in the IIBA Business Planning Professional CBAP exam preparation course.

The IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Exam Overview, Body of Knowledge (BOK), Sample Question Bank, and Practice Exam serve as the foundation for the actual IIBA Certified Business Analysis Expert (CBAP) exam.

What Are The Benefits Of CBAP Certification?

  • According to the 2020 Global Business Evaluation Salary Survey Report from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), business strategists who obtain a knowledgeHut's certified business analysis professional certification earn more than those who do not.
  • Competence, knowledge, and experience are recognized globally. 
  • Increased recognition and opportunities for career progression both within the company and in the market as a whole 
  • Selection for significant and challenging business initiatives is more likely. 
  • Greater self-assurance in applying the knowledge obtained through CBAP certification preparation to day-to-day BA tasks 
  • As a member of the Elite BA Professional Community, you'll have access to crucial networking opportunities and the chance to communicate with like-minded people. 

CBAP Exam Blueprint 

Exam Name I IBA Certified Business Analysis Professional
Exam Code CBAP
Exam Fee USD $450
Retakes USD $375
Recertification Fee USD $120
Application Fee USD $125
Exam Duration 210 Minutes
Number of Questions 120
Passing Score 70%
Format Multiple Choice

CBAP Certification Requirements

1. Check Your Eligibility Criteria

You are required to possess a minimum of 7,500 hours of strategic analysis work experience. (This can be equated to approximately five years of corporate analysis experience.) 

  • In the last four years, you should complete at least 35 hours of career development. 
  • Two references from a Professional Manager, a Client, or a Certified Business Analyst Professional are required. 
  • Acceptance and agreement to the terms and conditions.

2. Find Out The Cost of CBAP Certification

The cost of the CBAP Certification is divided into three parts: membership fees, application fees, and exam fees. The non-refundable application price is USD 125, while the exam fee is USD 325 for members and USD 450 for non-members.

 Fee Type  Region I Region II Region III
Membership fees $125 $85 $55
Application Fees $125 $125 $125
Exam Fees (Members) $325 $325 $325

 Exam Fees

(Non-members)

$450 $450 $450
  • Countries in Region I include the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and others. 
  • Singapore, Taiwan, South Africa, and other countries in Region II
  • India, Argentina, Pakistan, and Other Countries in Region III

3. Learn About The Most Recent CBAP Exam Pattern 

The CBAP Certification preparation test consists of a series of multiple-choice questions. As a result, the questions are meant to assess your ability to use the BABOK architecture and ideas. There are questions based on scenarios and case studies. The experimental data suggest that case study-based queries could account for 20% to 35% of the total. The research papers are lengthy (one or two pages) and are used to answer any questions.

  • There are 120 multiple-choice questions 
  • The exam will last for 210 minutes (3.5 hours)
  • There will be four options for each question and one correct answer

4. Become Familiar With The CBAP Certification Preparation And Exam Syllabus

The certification exam is based on the third edition of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) reference. The BABOK guide is divided into knowledge domains, techniques, perspectives, and competencies.

The exam is based entirely on BABOK v3. The following is the weightage of the knowledge areas:

Knowledge Area CBAP
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 14%
Elicitation and Collaboration 12%
Requirements Life Cycle Management 15%
Strategy Analysis 15%
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 30%
Solution Evaluation 14%

CBAP Exam Preparation Tips

The following are some of the most important ways for the CBAP Preparation:

  • BABOK (v3) Study Guide - The BABOK (v3) is the foundational study material for the CBAP test. To pass the exam, one must grasp and understand all of the ideas and expertise areas in the BABOK. 
  • Read short Study Guides and other Study Materials – Other study materials and tools supplementary to BABOK can be beneficial resources for test preparation by simply explaining BABOK ideas. 
  • Attending CBAP exam Preparation Training — CBAP exam preparation training offered by IIBA-approved education providers will not only satisfy the Professional Development Hours requirement but will also help you understand the ideas and prepare you for the examination systematically. 
  • As the majority of queries in the CBAP exam preparation course are situation and case-study-focused, take as many practice exams as possible. To acquire confidence and realize how ready you are to appear in the exam, practice as many example questions and simulation exams as possible.

Exam Preparation for the CBAP Exam: Key Points

  • Set a deadline for the test and develop the habit of reading the BABOK and other guidelines every day without fail. Spend extra time on weekends if possible 
  • Read the BABOK guide several times to grasp concepts rather than cramming the information. If you're having trouble comprehending the BABOK content, use a concise study guide beforehand or in conjunction with it. 
  • Sample tests should be practised in stages. To gain a grasp on all of the topics, start with chapter-by-chapter tests, then go on to scenario-based and case study assessments, and finally, comprehensive simulation exams. 
  • Maintain a close eye on your simulated exam results. Continue to read and practice until you consistently get a CBAP passing score of 80-85% on simulation examinations. 
  • As a result, look for study groups on online portals. Join these organizations to benefit from one other's expertise and experience 
  • Find a CBAP winner who can function as your mentor and set up a time to help you with CBAP preparation guide. 
  • Because the exam is not simple, take a few hours or a day well before the exam date to calm your anxiety and relax. 

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Closing 

A well-recognized certification like CBAP would undoubtedly help a business analysis practitioner stand out from the crowd by demonstrating that he or she has the necessary knowledge and experience in the industry. As a result, there will be more job advancement and growth prospects. CBAP certification, on the other hand, is not easy to obtain.

Prepare for and pass the exam on the first attempt. It requires (but is not limited to) well-planned work and commitment to study the BABOK/other guides, help from training providers and mentors, and practising through sample examinations. upGrad Knowledgehut can help candidates prepare for this exam and help them to crack it with flying colours.

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