CBAP

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

CBAP
Stands forCertified Business Analysis Professional
CategoriesEducation & Academia

CBAP stands for Certified Business Analysis Professional, a professional certification abbreviation.

Senior credential from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) for business analysts with at least 7,500 hours of experience, based on the BABOK Guide. It requires professional development hours and a scenario-based exam.

Example: The consultancy promoted two CBAP holders to lead requirements analysis on the project.

Usage notes

IIBA also offers the entry-level ECBA and mid-level CCBA. The BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) defines the knowledge areas tested. Recertification occurs every three years.

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