Both come from IIBA — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how Cybersecurity Analysis Certification and Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis compare, and how to choose.
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| IIBA-CCACybersecurity Analysis Certification | IIBA-CPOACertificate in Product Ownership Analysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Specialty · Cybersecurity | Specialty · Product |
| Exam length | 2h 0m | 2h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~75 | ~85 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The business analysis role in cybersecurity. | Agile product ownership analysis for modern POs and BAs. |
| Free practice | 303 sample questions | 299 sample questions |
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| IIBA-CCAfacts as of August 2026 | IIBA-CPOAfacts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 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 |
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 25–45 hours (no official IIBA figure) | around 20–40 hours (no official IIBA figure) |
| Renewal | None — the CCA is a knowledge-based certificate and does not expire | None — the CPOA is a certificate and does not expire |
| Entry requirement | No formal prerequisites — no required work experience, PD hours, or references. IIBA recommends roughly 2 years of work in the specialty area. | No work experience, education, PD, or reference requirements — read the handbook and pass the exam. |
| Body of knowledge | IIBA's Cybersecurity Analysis guidance | IIBA's Product Ownership Analysis guidance |
| Full fact pages | IIBA-CCA cost · format · eligibility | IIBA-CPOA cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from IIBA. IIBA-CCA (Cybersecurity Analysis Certification) is a Specialty · Cybersecurity 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-CCA exam runs about 2h 0m with ~75 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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