Both come from IIBA — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how Agile Analysis Certification and Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis compare, and how to choose.
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| IIBA-AACAgile Analysis Certification | IIBA-CPOACertificate in Product Ownership Analysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Specialty · Agile | Specialty · Product |
| Exam length | 2h 0m | 2h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~85 | ~85 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | Prove your agile business analysis skills across the three horizons. | Agile product ownership analysis for modern POs and BAs. |
| Free practice | 301 sample questions | 299 sample questions |
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| IIBA-AACfacts as of August 2026 | IIBA-CPOAfacts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Application fee: Not required Exam fee — member: $250 Exam fee — non-member: $405 Retake — member: $195 ($350 non-member) Recertification (yearly): 20 CDUs + $30 member / $50 non-member |
Application fee: Not required Exam-only — member: $250 Exam-only — non-member: $405 Learning + Exam bundle: $395 member / $550 non-member Recertification (yearly): 20 CDUs + $30 member / $50 non-member |
| Study time | around 25–50 hours (no official IIBA figure) | around 20–40 hours (no official IIBA figure) |
| Renewal | 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every year | None — the CPOA is a certificate and does not expire |
| Entry requirement | No work experience, application fee, or references required. IIBA recommends (but does not require) 2–3 years of analysis work in an agile context. | No work experience, education, PD, or reference requirements — read the handbook and pass the exam. |
| Body of knowledge | the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide (v2) | IIBA's Product Ownership Analysis guidance |
| Full fact pages | IIBA-AAC cost · format · eligibility | IIBA-CPOA cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from IIBA. IIBA-AAC (Agile Analysis Certification) is a Specialty · Agile credential, while IIBA-CPOA (Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis) is a Specialty · Product credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The IIBA-AAC exam runs about 2h 0m with ~85 questions; the IIBA-CPOA exam runs about 2h 0m with ~85 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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