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CBAP Recertification



The CBAP certification from IIBA remains active for 3 years and you need to renew it every 3 years. CBAP recertification requires you to earn a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every three years from your date of Certification.The CDUs can be earned throughout the 3 years period to demonstrate your continuous learning.

Why does IIBA want you to get recertified every 3 years?

  • • To make sure that you are continuously upgrading yourself

  • • To make sure that you are keeping pace with the business analysis profession

  • • To ensure that, you as a Business Analysis Professional, contribute to the profession.




How can you go about CBAP Recertification?


As per IIBA CBAP recertification handbook,

“In order to satisfy the recertification requirements and maintain an active status, recipients must earn and report a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) during each three-year cycle.”

So, how can you earn the 60 CDUs in the 3 years period. As per IIBA Website, these CDUs can be earned in multiple categories as shown below:


Category What does it mean Maximum permitted CDUs
Formal Academic Education
An academic course(must be started after getting CBAP Certified)
30 CDUs
Professional Development
Training courses eligible for CDUs (IIBA Endorsed Courses)Read the IIBA Recertification handbook for exceptions
30 CDUs
Professional Activities
Writing, content development, speaking & more related to business analysis.
30 CDUs
Self Directed Learning
Such activities may include informal discussions or coaching sessions with co-workers, clients, or consultants. It may include study of books, how-to manuals, Internet resources or other instructional resources.
15 CDUs
Volunteer Service
Read the IIBA Recertification handbook for exceptions
30 CDUs
Professional Experience
Actual business analysis work experience (1000 hours of business analysis work experience qualifies for 5 CDUs.)
25 CDUs

If you wish to know the exact details of each of these, download the IIBA Recertification handbook.




Techcanvass can help you with CBAP Recertification


Techcanvass has a straightforward method to help you achieve the recertification. We will help you in acquiring 45 hours of CDUs and remaining you can acquire with your professional experience over the last 3 years. The table below shows the overall plan of getting 60 CDUs.


Category What IIBA will approve Techcanvass offering Maximum permitted CDUs
Professional Development
Training courses eligible for CDUs (IIBA Endorsed Courses)Read the IIBA Recertification handbook for exceptions
CBAP On-demand course (BABOK v3 based). It's an IIBA endorsed Course
30 CDUs
Self Directed Learning
Such activities may include informal discussions or coaching sessions with co-workers, clients, or consultants. It may include study of books, how-to manuals, Internet resources or other instructional resources.
BABOK conceptual videos, Notes and Study Guide (All provided by Techcanvass)
15 CDUs
Professional Experience
Actual business analysis work experience (1000 hours of business analysis work experience qualifies for 5 CDUs.)
You can demonstrate using your own experience.You need to show 3000 hrs of business analysis work in the last 3 years
15 CDUs


CBAP Recertification FAQ



Which of the dates is counted as 3-years completion date?

As per IIBA website, A recipient’s certification begins on the date they pass the certification examination and ends on the third anniversary of that date.
For example, an examination date of July 31, 2007 results in a certification expiration date of July 31, 2010 which means the recipient must recertify by end of day July 31, 2010.

What happens if I don’t recertify?

Recipients who do not satisfy the recertification requirements will automatically be placed in suspended status. The suspended recipient’s name will be removed from the IIBA online certification registry.
Suspended status will last a maximum of one year from the certification expiration date. Suspended status also means that the recipient may no longer use the credential or certification mark, nor identify or represent him/herself as the holder of the credential or as certified by IIBA®.
Failure of the recipient to adhere to these guidelines will result in the revocation of the designation.


The movement from suspended status back to active status requires the recipient to accumulate the required number and qualifying type of CDUs, pay the appropriate fee and agree to Terms and Conditions as well as to the Code of Ethical Conduct and Professional Standards.

What’s the CBAP recertification fees?

The current renewal fee for IIBA® members is $85 USD and $120 USD for non-members (plus GST/HST for Canadian residents) and is non-refundable.