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CCBA Certification Preparation

A focused, scenario-rich preparation course for the CCBA exam. The course builds on practical BA experience with BABOK technique drills, scenario-based practice, and test-taking strategies for intermediate-level candidates.

Format
Live virtual, in-person, or private on-site
Duration
3 days
Level
Practitioner
From
$1795.00

About this course

Course overview

CCBA Certification Preparation is a 3-day course for professionals who need practical, instructor-led business analysis training.

A focused, scenario-rich preparation course for the CCBA exam. The course builds on practical BA experience with BABOK technique drills, scenario-based practice, and test-taking strategies for intermediate-level candidates.

This course documents 24.0 hours of structured training. Learners receive a certificate of completion and documentation for self-reporting applicable PMI PDUs and IIBA professional development activity.

Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Every module is tied to an outcome you can bring back to your team the next day.

  • Operate at CCBA depth across all six BABOK knowledge areas.
  • Match BABOK techniques to realistic project situations.
  • Read CCBA-style scenarios accurately.
  • Recognize agile, BI, IT, business architecture, and process cues.
  • Complete 24 hours of professional development, exceeding the 21-hour CCBA minimum.
  • Leave with a 30/60/90-day study plan and practice exam debriefs.

Audience

Who it's for

  • Business analysts and professionals performing business analysis work
  • Project managers, product owners, Scrum Masters, and delivery leads who rely on clear requirements and stakeholder alignment
  • Teams that need practical business analysis techniques they can apply immediately
  • Organizations standardizing business analysis practices across predictive, agile, or hybrid delivery

Course structure

Syllabus

A structured path from core concepts to applied practice.

Module 1

Day 1 — CCBA Strategy, Planning, and Elicitation

  • CCBA exam structure, blueprint, and scoring
  • Eligibility and application strategy
  • BACCM in scenario questions
  • Tailoring the BA approach by context
  • Governance, traceability, and metrics
  • Elicitation and collaboration scenario practice
Module 2

Day 2 — Requirements, Strategy Analysis, and Design Definition

  • Requirements Life Cycle Management
  • Prioritization frameworks and trade-offs
  • Change-impact assessment
  • Strategy Analysis
  • Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
  • Design option evaluation
Module 3

Day 3 — Solution Evaluation, Perspectives, and Exam Mastery

  • Measuring solution performance and value
  • Recommending improvements
  • Underlying competencies and business knowledge
  • Agile, BI, IT, business architecture, and process perspectives
  • Two full-length CCBA practice exams
  • Personal study plan for the final 30 days

Public cohorts

Upcoming sessions

Secure your seat in a live, instructor-led cohort. Private team deliveries available on request.

No public cohorts on the calendar yet.

We run this course as a private team cohort on demand, or you can be the first to know when the next public date drops.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions?

How many PMI PDUs does this course provide?
This course documents 24.0 PMI PDUs: 13.2 Ways of Working, 4.8 Power Skills, and 6.0 Business Acumen. PDUs can be self-reported to PMI under the Course or Training category.
Can this course be used for IIBA professional development reporting?
Yes. The course documents 24.0 hours of structured business analysis training. Learners receive completion documentation they may use to support applicable IIBA PD Hours or CDUs, subject to current IIBA policies and audit requirements.
Does this course satisfy the IIBA professional development hour requirement for CCBA?
Yes. This course documents 24.0 hours of structured CCBA-aligned professional development, exceeding the 21-hour professional development minimum for CCBA candidates.
What do participants receive after the workshop?
Learners receive a certificate documenting 24 PD hours, scenario-based practice questions, simulated exam debriefs, and application-support guidance. The CCBA exam is administered by IIBA.

Bring this training to your team

We deliver private cohorts in-person and online, tailored to your operating context.