Both come from IIBA — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how Certification in Business Data Analytics and Cybersecurity Analysis Certification compare, and how to choose.
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| IIBA-CBDACertification in Business Data Analytics | IIBA-CCACybersecurity Analysis Certification | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Specialty · Data | Specialty · Cybersecurity |
| Exam length | 3h 0m | 2h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~75 | ~75 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | Where business analysis meets data analytics. | The business analysis role in cybersecurity. |
| Free practice | 250 sample questions | 303 sample questions |
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| IIBA-CBDAfacts as of August 2026 | IIBA-CCAfacts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Application fee: Not required Exam fee — member: $250 Exam fee — non-member: $405 Recertification (yearly): 20 CDUs + $30 member / $50 non-member |
Application fee: Not required Learning + Exam bundle: $395 member / $550 non-member Learning-only: $195 member / $250 non-member Exam rewrite: $195 member / $350 non-member Recertification: None — does not expire |
| Study time | around 30–50 hours (no official IIBA figure) | around 25–45 hours (no official IIBA figure) |
| Renewal | 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every year | None — the CCA is a knowledge-based certificate and does not expire |
| Entry requirement | No mandatory requirements — open to anyone. IIBA recommends around 2 years of analysis work in business data analytics. | No formal prerequisites — no required work experience, PD hours, or references. IIBA recommends roughly 2 years of work in the specialty area. |
| Body of knowledge | IIBA's Business Data Analytics guidance | IIBA's Cybersecurity Analysis guidance |
| Full fact pages | IIBA-CBDA cost · format · eligibility | IIBA-CCA cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from IIBA. IIBA-CBDA (Certification in Business Data Analytics) is a Specialty · Data credential, while IIBA-CCA (Cybersecurity Analysis Certification) is a Specialty · Cybersecurity credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The IIBA-CBDA exam runs about 3h 0m with ~75 questions; the IIBA-CCA exam runs about 2h 0m with ~75 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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