What are the eligibility requirements for CCBA certification?
3,750 hours of BA work experience within the last 7 years, with at least 500 hours in two of the six BABOK knowledge areas, plus 21 hours of professional development and two references.
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IIBA requires 3,750 hours of business analysis experience accumulated within the 7 years preceding your application, distributed with a minimum of 500 hours across at least two of the six BABOK knowledge areas. You also need 21 hours of professional development within the last 4 years and two professional references who can verify your work.
Compared to CBAP's 7,500-hour requirement, CCBA's lower hour threshold and shorter recency window make it accessible to BAs roughly 2-3 years into their career — making it a common next step after the entry-level ECBA.
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