Both come from IIBA — but they target different roles and career stages. Here's how Certification of Capability in Business Analysis and Cybersecurity Analysis Certification compare, and how to choose.
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| CCBA®Certification of Capability in Business Analysis | IIBA-CCACybersecurity Analysis Certification | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Intermediate | Specialty · Cybersecurity |
| Exam length | 3h 0m | 2h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~130 | ~75 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The intermediate BABOK certification for analysts with a few years' experience. | The business analysis role in cybersecurity. |
| Free practice | 252 sample questions | 303 sample questions |
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| CCBA®facts as of August 2026 | IIBA-CCAfacts 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 |
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 | 100–150 hours over roughly 2 months | around 25–45 hours (no official IIBA figure) |
| Renewal | 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every 3 years | None — the CCA is a knowledge-based certificate and does not expire |
| Entry requirement | 3,750 hours of BA work in the last 7 years | 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 | BABOK v3 | IIBA's Cybersecurity Analysis guidance |
| Full fact pages | CCBA® cost · format · eligibility | IIBA-CCA cost · format · eligibility |
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Both come from IIBA. CCBA® (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) is a Intermediate credential, while IIBA-CCA (Cybersecurity Analysis Certification) is a Specialty · Cybersecurity credential. They differ mainly in target role, exam length and depth.
The CCBA® exam runs about 3h 0m with ~130 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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