What is CCBA? ---> Certification of Competency in Business Analysis = 1/2 CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional)

From the link: http://www.iiba.org/IIBA/Certification/CBAP_Designation/IIBA_Website/Certification/CBAP_Designation.aspx


Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)

The Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM (CCBA®) designation is a professional certification for business analysis practitioners who want to be recognized for their expertise and skills by earning formal recognition. With at least 3750 hours of hands-on business analysis experience, they have developed essential BA skills.

CCBA® recipients are recognized for the investment they have already made in their business analysis careers, and include professionals working in the role of:

• Business analysis
• Systems analysis
• Requirements analysis or management
• Process improvement
• Consulting

To apply for the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis exam and earn the CCBA®designation, a business analyst will need to be knowledgeable in all six knowledge areas of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) knowledge areas, with proficiency in at least two. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 3750 hours of business analysis work experience aligned with the BABOK®Guide in the last seven years
• Minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
• Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
• Minimum high school education or equivalent
• Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM (CBAP®) recipient
• Signed Code of Conduct

CCBA® applicants are expected to review the CCBA® Handbook for complete information on application criteria, application and exam fees and details on how to apply.