Certification in Business Data Analytics (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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| IIBA-CBDACertification in Business Data Analytics | CPRE FLIREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Specialty · Data | Foundation |
| Exam length | 3h 0m | 1h 15m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~75 | ~45 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | Where business analysis meets data analytics. | Requirements engineering, the vendor-neutral IREB way. |
| Free practice | 250 sample questions | 145 sample questions |
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| IIBA-CBDAfacts as of August 2026 | CPRE FLfacts 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 |
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 | around 30–50 hours (no official IIBA figure) | IREB's syllabus allocates ~18 hours of training (typically a 2–3 day course) plus self-study |
| Renewal | 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every year | None — CPRE Foundation Level is a one-time certification, valid for life |
| Entry requirement | No mandatory requirements — open to anyone. IIBA recommends around 2 years of analysis work in business data analytics. | None — the official Examination Regulations state 'Examination prerequisites: none'. |
| Body of knowledge | IIBA's Business Data Analytics guidance | the IREB CPRE Foundation Level syllabus |
| Full fact pages | IIBA-CBDA cost · format · eligibility | CPRE FL cost · format · eligibility |
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IIBA-CBDA (Certification in Business Data Analytics) is a IIBA specialty · data 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 IIBA-CBDA exam runs about 3h 0m with ~75 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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