International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA ® ) is an independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of Business Analysis. For individuals working in a broad range of roles – business analysis, systems analysis, requirements analysis or management, project management, consulting, process improvement and more – IIBA can help you do your job better and enhance your professional life.

IIBA was formed in October 2003 with 28 founding members. In April 2006, we became incorporated federally as a non-profit association under the Canada Corporations Act with headquarters in Toronto, Canada. We are active internationally with more than 12,000 members and over 90 chapters worldwide.

IIBA functions primarily as a virtual organization with the members of our Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, and several working committees. We rely heavily on volunteer participation in these committees, each of which has specific mandates and goals to further the association’s objectives internationally. In addition, many volunteers at the chapter level focus their energies on providing networking opportunities for their local business analyst communities.

IIBA has become the leading association in the world of business analysis through the creation of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge ®  (BABOK ® ), the collection of knowledge within the BA profession, reflecting the current generally accepted practices. We help business analysts develop their skills and further their careers by providing access to unique and relevant content and member forums, as well as through our Endorsed Education Provider (EEP TM ) Programs.

The organization has also created the Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM (CBAP®) designation, and awarded this title to many individuals. To receive the CBAP® designation, candidates must successfully demonstrate their expertise by itemizing their hands-on work experience in business analysis through the CBAP ® application process, and pass the IIBA ® CBAP ® examination

Facts about IIBA Certification

• Certification candidates are not required to be IIBA members in order to take the certification examination.
• Currently, the certification examination is offered in English, but other languages will be included in the future.
• This program has been carefully designed to be in compliance with the International Standards Organization (ISO) 17204 standard for certifying the competence of personnel. IIBA will be seeking ISO 17204 approval.
• In addition to the CBAP designation, IIBA will consider offering additional certification programs in the future based on demand.
• CDU Program for Endorsed Education Providers

Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)
IIBA® is pleased to announce a new business analysis certification. The Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM (CCBA) is an intermediate level designation that will launch by the end of 2010.

IIBA is currently in the midst of developing the application and exam, and the processes to support both of these components. Launch dates are as follows:

• Application - available end of 2010
• Exam - available beginning of 2011
• In the meantime, here are a few facts we can share with you now about the CCBA designation:

IIBA Vision for CCBA
CCBA is a stepping stone to obtaining the CBAP® designation and provides recognition for individuals who have business analysis experience but don't yet meet the requirements for the CBAP® designation.