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General Frequently asked questions

General questions about the IQBBA

What is IQBBA?

IQBBA (International Qualification Board for Business Analysis) is an international and independent standard-giving body for Business Analysis and part of A4Q. The mission of IQBBA is to develop and maintain the best standards in the field of Business Analysis and for the certification of its practitioners.

The three Syllabi that are available were developed by A4Q in cooperation with multiple international experts and the board and content issued is governed by experts in the field from around the world. The content of this scheme can
therefore be seen as an international standard. The Syllabi thereby make it possible to train and test internationally at the same level.

The IQBBA is an independent standard giving body which is globally recognized. An IQBBA Certification is therefore recognized as one of the premier qualifications for Business Analysis. Training courses for IQBBA must be accredited by an accreditation body authorized by A4Q.

It holds both a substantive control of training materials as well as monitoring of the training provider. The goal is to provide the students with the best possible quality training material. An accreditation has benefits for training providers and for the students as the high quality of the training material is guaranteed through the accreditation.

Anyone who is currently working as a Business Analyst or in a field that required Business Analysis skills, or who has an interest in becoming a Business Analyst is eligible for our Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst course/ exam as well as the Certified Agile Business Analyst course/ exam, however, to enroll in the Certified Advanced Business Analyst
course, a student must first successfully pass the Foundation Level Certification.

There are no prerequisites for the Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst Qualification, however, a basic understanding of business analysis, concept design, solution conceptualisation and design, or development would be advantageous. For good exam preparation, you should also study the Syllabus carefully.

There are currently three levels of Business Analyst qualifications under IQBBA: Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst, Certified Advanced Level Business Analyst, and Agile Business Analyst. Each program has its own Syllabus. To view the Syllabus outline for each qualification, please click here

Because the IQBBA is the standard giving body and a certification scheme of A4Q, having an IQBBA certificate will be recognized by employers globally. The qualifications, however, do not bear credits outside of the IQBBA structure and therefore cannot be transferred or included in another Syllabi or at another non-accredited institution.

IQBBA courses are designed for people involved in analysing business processes within an organization, modelling businesses and process improvement.

Potential career opportunities available with this certification include: Business Analyst, Process and Product Owner, Innovator, Product Designer, Process Optimization Professional, etc.

Once you have completed the training or studied the course content sufficiently, you will then need to write an examination either in the training facility of your chosen training provider, via an open onsite exam session organized by one of the official exam providers from IQBBA or via remote proctor.

The examination is closed book and written under strict and sterile examination conditions. You will find detailed information regarding examination on the A4Q Website or directly at the websites of the official examination bodies GASQ and iSQI.

The IQBBA is an independent standard giving body which is globally recognized. An IQBBA Certification is therefore recognized as one of the premier qualifications for Business Analysis. Training courses for IQBBA must be accredited by an accreditation body authorized by A4Q.

It holds both a substantive control of training materials as well as monitoring of the training provider. The goal is to provide the students with the best possible quality training material.

Yes, but this will depend on your method of study, as well as your chosen training provider.

Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers.

Yes, but this will vary from region to region as well as your chosen training provider. To find out more, please get in touch with an accredited training provider here , or click here

Student Frequently asked questions

Student questions about the IQBBA

How do I apply for this qualification, and what documents do I need to submit?

To apply for this qualification, you will need to select an accredited training provider and follow their admission guidelines. Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers.

You can also choose the self-study method for which there are Syllabi, recommended literature, and practice examinations which can be found by clicking here. Should you require further assistance, please click here 

Depending on the training provider you have selected, there will either be a physical exam paper or onsite online (e.g. tablet based) to write at the training facility or an online examination via remote proctor.

You are also able to take the exam without having attended an accredited training course. You will find detailed information regarding examination possibilities directly at the websites of the official examination bodies GASQ (www.gasq.org) and ISQI (www.isqi.org)

Should you wish to access the Syllabi and recommended reading material for your desired qualification, please click here [insert link to course breakdown page] where you will find each certification’s Syllabi alongside the course description. There are also practice exams available should you choose the self-study method.

Depending on the training provider that you have selected, as well as the qualification, course durations may vary. To find out more, please contact your preferred training provider or choose a training provider by clicking here

Our accredited training providers are there to offer support and guidance throughout the learning process. Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers.

There are also mock exams, Syllabi, and recommended literature available to check your knowledge or of you have chosen the self-study method. For further assistance please click here

Deadlines and commencement dates are wholly dependent on which training provide you have selected. Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers.

Once you have successfully passed the Certified Foundation Level Business Analyst Qualification, you can register for the Certified Advanced Level Business Analyst course. You can also register for the Certified Advanced Level Business Analyst exam without the need to
attend a training program.

The level of support you will receive is wholly dependent on which training provider you have selected. Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers.

You are also able to choose the self-study method which includes the Syllabi, recommended reading material, and practice examinations. Click here learn more. For further assistance please click here 

This depends on the training provider that you have selected, some will offer in-person training on specified dates. Please click here to see a list of our accredited training providers. You are also able to choose the self-study method which includes the Syllabi, recommended reading material, and practice examinations. Should you need help with exam bookings, please click here 

Because the IQBBA is the standard giving body as well as the creator of the Syllabus, having an IQBBA certificate will be recognized by employers globally.

The qualifications, however, do not bear credits outside of the IQBBA structure and therefore cannot be transferred or included in another Syllabi or institution.

Corporate Frequent asked questions

Corporate questions about the IQBBA

Can I enroll my staff in an IQBBA certification?

You can register your employees for accredited training courses with one of our accredited training providers. You can also register your employees for remote or onsite exam sessions with our official exam providers here.

Training Providers Frequent asked questions

Training Providers questions about the IQBBA

How do I become a training provider?

There are multiple accreditation processes available. Click here. The accreditation is valid for 3 years and can be re-accredited for another 3 years after the initial 3 year period has lapsed. This accreditation can be renewed as frequently as needed. To find out more about becoming an accredited training provider, please click here.

A detailed breakdown of each course and its objectives and learning outcomes can be found here

The target audience for the IQBBA programs include business analysts, executives, managers, product managers, product owners, IT managers and team leaders, among others. Please see more about the target audience by clicking here

In order to become an accredited training provider, you will need to be accredited by an accreditation body authorized by A4Q. In addition, the course facilitators will need to qualify in the course that they are wanting to facilitate as well as submit various information to the IQBBA for approval. To find out more about this process, please click here 

You can also license training material directly from A4Q. To get more information please contact A4Q 

The course facilitators will need to qualify in the course that they are wanting to facilitate as well as submit various information to the IQBBA for approval To find out more about this process, please click here