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IREB CPRE
IREB
Globally Recognised
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Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering.
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BCS Foundation Certificates
BCS
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| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Issuing body | IREB (International Requirements Engineering Board) | BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) |
| Exam format | Multiple choice + short answer | Multiple choice, online or test centre |
| Duration | 75 minutes | 40–60 minutes depending on module |
| Number of questions | 45 | 40 |
| Passing score | 70% | 65–70% depending on module |
| Exam cost | €200–350 | £130–250 per module |
| Prerequisites | None for Foundation | Varies by module; Foundation requires no prior experience |
| Validity | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Levels available | Foundation, Advanced (Elicitation, Modelling, Management) | Foundation, Practitioner, Professional |
| Global recognition | Strong in Europe and DACH region; growing globally | Strong in UK; recognised across Europe |
| Available languages | English, German, + others | English |
| Best suited for | Business analysts and requirements engineers | UK-based IT professionals seeking chartered recognition |
| Official site | www.ireb.org ↗ | www.bcs.org ↗ |
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