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IREB CPRE
IREB
Globally Recognised
Lifetime Validity
Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering.
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IIBA CBAP/CCBA/ECBA
IIBA
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Advanced
Renewable
International Institute of Business Analysis.
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BCS Foundation Certificates
BCS
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Chartered Institute for IT certifications.
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| Attribute | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Issuing body | IREB (International Requirements Engineering Board) | IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) | BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) |
| Exam format | Multiple choice + short answer | Multiple choice, computer-based | Multiple choice, online or test centre |
| Duration | 75 minutes | 210 minutes (CBAP); 150 (CCBA); 75 (ECBA) | 40–60 minutes depending on module |
| Number of questions | 45 | 120 (CBAP); 130 (CCBA); 50 (ECBA) | 40 |
| Passing score | 70% | Scaled score 65+ | 65–70% depending on module |
| Exam cost | €200–350 | $325 members / $425 non-members (CBAP) | £130–250 per module |
| Prerequisites | None for Foundation | 7,500 hrs BA experience (CBAP); 3,750 hrs (CCBA); none (ECBA) | Varies by module; Foundation requires no prior experience |
| Validity | Lifetime | 3 years (CDU renewal required) | Lifetime |
| Levels available | Foundation, Advanced (Elicitation, Modelling, Management) | ECBA (entry), CCBA (intermediate), CBAP (senior) | Foundation, Practitioner, Professional |
| Global recognition | Strong in Europe and DACH region; growing globally | Global — gold standard for business analysts | Strong in UK; recognised across Europe |
| Available languages | English, German, + others | English | English |
| Best suited for | Business analysts and requirements engineers | Business analysts at all career stages | UK-based IT professionals seeking chartered recognition |
| Official site | www.ireb.org ↗ | www.iiba.org ↗ | www.bcs.org ↗ |
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