Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (IIBA) and AgileBA Foundation (APMG) (APMG) 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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| CCBA®Certification of Capability in Business Analysis | AgileBA Found.AgileBA Foundation (APMG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate | Foundation |
| Exam length | 3h 0m | 0h 40m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~130 | ~50 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 50% |
| In a sentence | The intermediate BABOK certification for analysts with a few years' experience. | Business analysis the agile way — DSDM framework. |
| Free practice | 252 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| CCBA®facts as of August 2026 | AgileBA Found.facts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Application fee (one-time): $145 Exam fee — member: $250 (first-year membership included) Exam fee — non-member: $405 Retake — member: $195 ($350 non-member) Recertification (every 3 yrs): $85 member / $120 non-member |
Exam fee: ~£150–300 / $200–350 — set by ATO/APMG portal (verify) Prerequisites: None Renewal: None — Foundation does not expire |
| Study time | 100–150 hours over roughly 2 months | a 3-day course (~18–24 contact hours) or roughly 10–16 hours of self-study with the handbook |
| Renewal | 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every 3 years | None — Foundation does not expire (Practitioner level is valid 5 years) |
| Entry requirement | 3,750 hours of BA work in the last 7 years | None — open to anyone; no prior agile or BA certification required. |
| Body of knowledge | BABOK v3 | the AgileBA Handbook (Agile Business Consortium) |
| Full fact pages | CCBA® cost · format · eligibility | AgileBA Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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CCBA® (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) is a IIBA intermediate credential, while AgileBA Found. (AgileBA Foundation (APMG)) comes from APMG (foundation). They cover different bodies of knowledge, so the choice depends on the role you're aiming for rather than difficulty alone.
The CCBA® exam runs about 3h 0m with ~130 questions; the AgileBA Found. exam runs about 0h 40m with ~50 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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