Here's the full IIBA-CCA cost picture — the IIBA fees you'll pay, plus how to keep your total down by passing on the first attempt.
| Item | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
No application fee. Learning + Exam bundle $395 (member) / $550 (non-member); Learning-only $195 / $250 — check iiba.org for current packaging.
The biggest hidden cost of any certification is the retake — fail once and you pay the exam fee again, plus weeks of lost momentum. The cheapest way to sit IIBA-CCA once is to walk in genuinely ready.
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IIBA does not publish a numeric cut score — results are pass/fail with per-area performance indicators. Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic mocks before booking.
IIBA does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
No formal prerequisites — no required work experience, PD hours, or references. IIBA recommends roughly 2 years of work in the specialty area.
No application fee. Learning + Exam bundle $395 (member) / $550 (non-member); Learning-only $195 / $250 — check iiba.org for current packaging.
For most candidates, around 25–45 hours (no official IIBA figure). What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
None — the CCA is a knowledge-based certificate and does not expire.
No — every question is original, written to test the concepts and reviewed before it ships, with an explanation linked to the source for every option. Dumps are stale, often wrong, and against IIBA's policies.