IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation (IREB) 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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| CPRE FLIREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation | AgileBA Found.AgileBA Foundation (APMG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Foundation | Foundation |
| Exam length | 1h 15m | 0h 40m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~45 | ~50 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 50% |
| In a sentence | Requirements engineering, the vendor-neutral IREB way. | Business analysis the agile way — DSDM framework. |
| Free practice | 145 sample questions | 150 sample questions |
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| CPRE FLfacts as of August 2026 | AgileBA Found.facts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam fee: ~$120–315 / €110–290 — set per provider (verify at iSQI/Certible/GASQ) Student discount: 50% at iSQI on request Prerequisites / application fee: None Renewal: None — valid for life |
Exam fee: ~£150–300 / $200–350 — set by ATO/APMG portal (verify) Prerequisites: None Renewal: None — Foundation does not expire |
| Study time | IREB's syllabus allocates ~18 hours of training (typically a 2–3 day course) plus self-study | a 3-day course (~18–24 contact hours) or roughly 10–16 hours of self-study with the handbook |
| Renewal | None — CPRE Foundation Level is a one-time certification, valid for life | None — Foundation does not expire (Practitioner level is valid 5 years) |
| Entry requirement | None — the official Examination Regulations state 'Examination prerequisites: none'. | None — open to anyone; no prior agile or BA certification required. |
| Body of knowledge | the IREB CPRE Foundation Level syllabus | the AgileBA Handbook (Agile Business Consortium) |
| Full fact pages | CPRE FL cost · format · eligibility | AgileBA Found. cost · format · eligibility |
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CPRE FL (IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering — Foundation) is a IREB foundation 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 CPRE FL exam runs about 1h 15m with ~45 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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