Certificate in Product Ownership 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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| IIBA-CPOACertificate in Product Ownership Analysis | AgileBA Found.AgileBA Foundation (APMG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Specialty · Product | Foundation |
| Exam length | 2h 0m | 0h 40m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~85 | ~50 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 50% |
| In a sentence | Agile product ownership analysis for modern POs and BAs. | Business analysis the agile way — DSDM framework. |
| Free practice | 299 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| IIBA-CPOAfacts as of August 2026 | AgileBA Found.facts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 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 |
Exam fee: ~£150–300 / $200–350 — set by ATO/APMG portal (verify) Prerequisites: None Renewal: None — Foundation does not expire |
| Study time | around 20–40 hours (no official IIBA figure) | a 3-day course (~18–24 contact hours) or roughly 10–16 hours of self-study with the handbook |
| Renewal | None — the CPOA is a certificate and does not expire | None — Foundation does not expire (Practitioner level is valid 5 years) |
| Entry requirement | No work experience, education, PD, or reference requirements — read the handbook and pass the exam. | None — open to anyone; no prior agile or BA certification required. |
| Body of knowledge | IIBA's Product Ownership Analysis guidance | the AgileBA Handbook (Agile Business Consortium) |
| Full fact pages | IIBA-CPOA cost · format · eligibility | AgileBA Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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IIBA-CPOA (Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis) is a IIBA specialty · product 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 IIBA-CPOA exam runs about 2h 0m with ~85 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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