The primary criterion for being eligible for CBAP is the business analysis experience. However, IIBA does not mandate that you need to have the Business analyst designation. You can be doing business analysis activities in any capacity and can still meet the CBAP eligibility criteria.
• Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last ten years.
• Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas, for a total of at least 3,600 of the required 7,500 total.
• Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the last four years.
• Provide two references.