Certified Business Analysis Professional (IIBA) and IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation (IREB) cover different bodies of knowledge. Here's how they compare side by side — and how to pick the one that fits your role.
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| CBAP®Certified Business Analysis Professional | CPRE FLIREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Senior | Foundation |
| Exam length | 3h 30m | 1h 15m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~120 | ~45 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The senior-level BABOK certification. | Requirements engineering, the vendor-neutral IREB way. |
| Free practice | 253 sample questions | 145 sample questions |
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| CBAP®facts as of August 2026 | CPRE FLfacts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): $145 Exam fee — IIBA member: $350 (first-year membership included) Exam fee — non-member: $505 Retake — member: $295 Recertification (every 3 yrs): $85 member / $120 non-member |
Exam fee: ~$120–315 / €110–290 — set per provider (verify at iSQI/Certible/GASQ) Student discount: 50% at iSQI on request Prerequisites / application fee: None Renewal: None — valid for life |
| Study time | 150–200 hours over 2–3 months (roughly 5–8 hours a week) | IREB's syllabus allocates ~18 hours of training (typically a 2–3 day course) plus self-study |
| Renewal | 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every 3 years | None — CPRE Foundation Level is a one-time certification, valid for life |
| Entry requirement | 7,500 hours of BA work in the last 10 years | None — the official Examination Regulations state 'Examination prerequisites: none'. |
| Body of knowledge | BABOK v3 | the IREB CPRE Foundation Level syllabus |
| Full fact pages | CBAP® cost · format · eligibility | CPRE FL cost · format · eligibility |
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CBAP® (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is a IIBA senior credential, while CPRE FL (IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation) comes from IREB (foundation). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The CBAP® exam runs about 3h 30m with ~120 questions; the CPRE FL exam runs about 1h 15m with ~45 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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