Overview
The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis experience. With at least 7500 hours of hands-on BA experience, CBAP® recipients are the elite, senior members of the BA community. If you’re looking for a business analysis course, this certification is highly relevant.
With nearly 5760 individuals all over the world achieving the CBAP® certification, CBAP® recipients are experts in identifying the business needs of an organization to determine the best solutions. More and more companies are recognizing the CBAP® designation and the value and expertise these professionals bring to their organizations. Enrolling in a CBAP course or a business analyst course can help you prepare for the CBAP exam and achieve this prestigious business analyst certification.
You will want to consider the many professional benefits of earning the CBAP certification if you have an advanced level of knowledge and experience and are working in any of the following roles: Business analysis, Systems analysis, Requirements analysis or management, Process improvement, Consulting, Project Manager, PMO, IT / Project Director. A business analysis certification like the CBAP® can significantly enhance your career prospects.
Private in-house training
Apart from public, instructor-led classes, we also offer private in-house trainings of this program for organizations. Call us at +852 2116 3328 or email us at [email protected] for more details.
Why Choose KORNERSTONE
- The only Endorsed Education Provider of IIBA in Hong Kong with classroom training
- Top Trainer – Satisfaction Rate: 9.6/10#
- Excellent Study Material Support (BABOK, PowerPoint Notes, Question bank, etc.)
- CEF Reimbursable^
- Free Resit*
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Course Title: Foundation Certificate in Project Practices
Course Code: 33C159589
(i) This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund
(ii) This course / The mother course (Title of Qualification) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2)
About The Certification
- CBAP® is awarded by International Institute of Business Analysis, IIBA
- The International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is a non-profit professional association serving the growing field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.
- With 30,000+ Members, 1,200+ Volunteers, 120+ Chapters globally in 40+ countries and 600+ Partners, International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) has already become the leading association of Business Analysis around the Globe
- CBAP® recipients are the elite, senior members of the BA community
- Over 5000 holders globally
- BABOK version 3 – A guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
- IIBA official website: http://www.iiba.org/
Skills Covered
- Direct business analysis activities including planning, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement
- Apply BABOK-aligned techniques to solve complex organizational challenges
- Translate business needs into actionable solution requirements
- Manage requirements frominitialelicitation through to validation
- Evaluate solution performance and recommend continuous improvements
Chartered Requirements
CBAP® Certification Requirements
To earn the CBAP® designation, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Recognizes BA professionals who have over 7500 hours of working experience in the last 10 years
- Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
- Minimum 35 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
- Two references from a career manager, client or CBAP® recipient
- Agreement with the Code of Conduct
If you don’t meet the requirements for the CBAP® certification, you may want to consider applying for the CCBA® Designation
Training Highlights
- 35 hours of professional training which includes:
- Emphasis is placed on examination skills and the practical
- Application sharing from business analysis expertise
- Regional BA case studies and exam application
- Free re-sitting for those who fail the exam and have 80% of attendance or above
- Latest exam version based on official IIBA’s BABOK® Guide
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction & Strategy Analysis
- BABOK® v3 core concepts, business analysis key terms, and the Underlying Competencies.
- Aligning requirements with enterprise strategy and evaluating current vs. future states.
Module 2: BA Planning, Elicitation & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Planning BA approaches, governance models, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Preparing, conducting, and confirming elicitation results across cross-functional teams.
Module 3: Requirements Analysis & Design Definition (RADD)
- Structuring, modeling, and validating requirements (the highest-weighted area at 30%).
- Defining design options, estimating business value, and establishing solution blueprints.
Module 4: Requirements Life Cycle Management & Solution Evaluation
- Managing requirement traceabilities, baselines, priorities, and change requests.
- Assessing solution performance, identifying operational limitations, and recommending enterprise improvements.
Module 5: Exam Preparation & Case Study Practice
- Deep-dive analysis into complex CBAP scenario- and case-study-based questions.
- Exam breakdown, time-management tactics, and application submission guidance.
Dates & Locations
January 10, 2027 - February 14, 2027
Exam & Certification
CBAP® Certification Requirements
To earn the CBAP® designation, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Recognizes BA professionals who have over 7500 hours of working experience in the last 10 years
- Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas
- Minimum 35 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
- Two references from a career manager, client or CBAP® recipient
- Agreement with the Code of Conduct
If you don’t meet the requirements for the CBAP® certification, you may want to consider applying for the CCBA® Designation
Examination Highlights
- A 3.5-hour Computer-Based Testing (CBT) examination (PSI Test Centre)
- 120 multiple choice questions with four possible answers to select from
- Exam fee (in English): US$505 for non-IIBA member, US$350 for IIBA member (Non-refundable Application fee: US$145 for 1st trial to IIBA)
- Recertification: Earn and report a minimum of 60 Continuous Development Units (CDUs) within 3 years
Trainer for this course
Mr. H Yeung
AAISM , CBAP, CISM & CDPOS Citizen Data Scientist
- Draws on over 20 years of IT management experience, specializing in secure AI solution development, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise technology commercialization.
- Acts as a strategic mentor for an emerging AI company, bringing real-world insights into AI governance and risk management from the frontlines of the industry.
- Corporate trainer since 2018, frequently lecturing on AI security, governance, and safe digital transformation for universities, business chambers, and global technology vendors.
Dr. J Chui
DBA, MBA, MIS, BBA, Certified CBAP®, PMP®, Professional Scrum Master®, Agile Product Owner & Product Manger®, Certified Design Thinking Professional®, ITIL®, Certified Positive Psychology Instructor
- Former President in International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
- Over 20 years of work experience in Global Project Management & Business Analysis, Digital Transformation, Business Management, Consulting, and Training & Development in global markets including America, Canada, EMEA and APAC
- Held various roles in MNC & consulting firm such as Managing Director, Global Head of CRM Solutions, Regional Head of Retail Technology, Head of Digital Transformation, Group IT Director, Head of Retail & Marketing, Head of Ecommerce & Marketing etc
- A Thought Leader in Project Management & Business Analysis with special expertise in project methodology design, requirement elicitation techniques, stakeholder management and agile implementation
