Both come from IIBA and share the same BABOK® Guide v3 foundation — but they target different points in a business analyst's journey. Here's how Entry Certificate in Business Analysis and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis compare, and how to choose.
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| ECBA®Entry Certificate in Business Analysis | CCBA®Certification of Capability in Business Analysis | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Entry | Intermediate |
| Exam length | 1h 15m | 3h 0m |
| Questions (real exam) | ~50 | ~130 |
| Pass mark | 70% | 70% |
| In a sentence | The entry-level certification for new business analysts. | The intermediate BABOK certification for analysts with a few years' experience. |
| Free practice | 281 sample questions | 252 sample questions |
Exam parameters reflect the IIBA BABOK® Guide v3 framework. Always confirm current eligibility and fees on IIBA's official site before applying. ExamDeck is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with IIBA.
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| ECBA®facts as of August 2026 | CCBA®facts as of August 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Exam fee (includes 1st-year IIBA membership): $395 Application fee: Not required Retake: $95 member / $250 non-member Recertification: None — does not expire |
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 |
| Study time | around 30–60 hours (IIBA publishes no official figure) | 100–150 hours over roughly 2 months |
| Renewal | None — the ECBA does not expire and requires no recertification or CDUs | 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every 3 years |
| Entry requirement | No work experience, professional-development hours, or references required — ECBA is entry-level and open to anyone with an IIBA account. | 3,750 hours of BA work in the last 7 years |
| Body of knowledge | the BABOK Guide and IIBA's Business Analysis Standard | BABOK v3 |
| Full fact pages | ECBA® cost · format · eligibility | CCBA® cost · format · eligibility |
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Both are IIBA certifications built on the BABOK Guide v3. ECBA® (Entry Certificate in Business Analysis) is a Entry credential, while CCBA® (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) is a Intermediate credential. They differ mainly in target experience level, exam length and depth.
The ECBA® exam runs about 1h 15m with ~50 questions; the CCBA® exam runs about 3h 0m with ~130 questions. The more senior credential generally demands more applied, scenario-based judgement.
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