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IIBA® – International Institute of Business Analysis

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is the global non-profit professional association dedicated to advancing the business analysis profession worldwide.

Core Mission

“To be the thought leader and voice for the global business analysis community, offering products and services to support the professional development and recognition of business analysts.”

Founded in 2003, IIBA is the leading organization that defines standards, provides certifications, promotes best practices, and builds the global community of business analysis professionals.

Key Contributions to the Profession

  1. BABOK® Guide
    The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge — the globally recognized standard for business analysis practices
    Current version: v3 (2015) + extensions and practice guides

  2. Professional Certifications
    IIBA offers the most widely recognized BA certifications worldwide:

    Certification Target Audience Experience Required Focus / Level
    ECBA™ Entry-level / beginners No experience required Foundational knowledge
    CCBA® Intermediate / mid-level practitioners 3,750 hours (~2–3 years) Intermediate / applied skills
    CBAP® Senior / expert level 7,500 hours (~5+ years) Expert / strategic level
    CBDA™ Business data analytics Varies Data & analytics focus
    CCA Cybersecurity analysis Varies Cybersecurity + BA
    CPOA™ Product ownership Varies Product ownership perspective

  3. Global Community & Chapters

    • Over 30,000 members worldwide
    • 100+ local chapters in more than 60 countries
    • Active chapters in Colombo, Sri Lanka and many other cities

  4. Standards & Publications

    • BABOK® Guide (core standard)
    • Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide
    • Business Analysis Competency Model
    • Practice Guides (Agile, Data Analytics, Business Architecture, etc.)

  5. Events & Learning

    • Global BA Conference (annual)
    • Webinars, virtual events, local chapter events
    • Endorsed education providers (EEP) offering training aligned with BABOK

Why Professionals Join IIBA or Pursue IIBA Certifications

  • Global recognition of skills and experience
  • Common language and framework (BABOK) used by employers worldwide
  • Career advancement — many senior BA roles list CBAP/CCBA as preferred or required
  • Networking with other professionals (local chapters + global community)
  • Access to resources — templates, articles, job boards, knowledge base
  • Demonstrate commitment to the profession

Quick Facts (2025/2026)

  • Founded: 2003 (Toronto, Canada)
  • Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Members: ~30,000+ across 100+ countries
  • Most popular certification: CBAP® (most prestigious)
  • Fastest growing certification: ECBA™ (entry-level)
  • Official website: www.iiba.org

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Last updated: February 2026