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Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

Agile Analysis (IIBA-AAC) training at Simplilead: live, instructor-led business certification with hands-on practice, expert trainers and real-world application.

What is the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course?

This training covers the IIBA Agile Analysis Certification, focusing on how analysis work changes in agile environments. It is for business analysts, product owners and team members who elicit, refine and prioritise requirements across strategy, initiative and delivery horizons while working with iterative teams.

What is Agile Analysis training about?

This course gives you a clear, structured path through how to elicit, analyse and communicate requirements that lead to the right solution. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.

Key highlights of the IIBA-AAC course

  • Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
  • Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
  • Practical focus on applying Agile Analysis in your own role and organisation
  • Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
  • Small-group format with room for your specific questions
  • Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification

Skills you will gain

The Agile Analysis (IIBA-AAC) program is built around the capabilities that matter in business analysis:

  • Eliciting and documenting clear requirements
  • Modelling processes and analysing stakeholders
  • Defining solution scope and acceptance criteria
  • Facilitating workshops and resolving conflicting needs
  • Validating that solutions deliver real value
  • Communicating analysis to technical and business audiences

Who should attend?

This Agile Analysis course is ideal for business analysts, product owners, consultants and professionals who bridge business needs and solutions. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.

Why train with Simplilead?

We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the IIBA-AAC training able to turn ambiguous business needs into solutions that deliver value — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.

The programme runs for 2 days of live, instructor-led training and leads to a credential awarded by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). The certification exam fee is included in the course price.

Who should take the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course?

Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:

  • Business analysts moving from document-heavy projects to agile teams
  • Product owners who need stronger backlog refinement and story-writing skills
  • Scrum team members who contribute to requirements and acceptance criteria
  • Portfolio and programme staff linking strategy to team-level backlogs
  • Project managers coordinating agile delivery who want to understand analysis tasks

What are the prerequisites for Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)?

  • Check the current IIBA eligibility requirements before applying; working knowledge of agile and business analysis is strongly recommended

Live instructor-led training

Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

What will you learn in the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course?

By the end of the training you will be able to:

  • Apply the agile mindset and the principles behind agile business analysis
  • Analyse needs at the strategy, initiative and delivery horizons
  • Create and refine user stories with clear acceptance criteria
  • Prioritise and slice backlog items to deliver value incrementally
  • Use agile elicitation, modelling and collaboration techniques within a sprint
  • Evaluate delivered value and use feedback to adapt the backlog

What is the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) syllabus?

The curriculum is delivered over 2 days and covers 5 modules:

  1. Module 1: Agile Mindset and Analysis Foundations

    • Agile values and principles
    • Role of analysis in agile teams
    • Business analysis versus product ownership
    • Fitting analysis to the delivery cadence
  2. Module 2: Strategy Horizon

    • Linking strategy to product vision
    • Roadmaps and value hypotheses
    • Identifying stakeholders and personas
    • Choosing metrics for outcomes
  3. Module 3: Initiative Horizon

    • Defining epics and features
    • Release planning inputs
    • Estimating and sizing at scale
    • Managing dependencies across teams
  4. Module 4: Delivery Horizon: Stories and Backlogs

    • Writing user stories
    • Acceptance criteria and examples
    • Slicing stories vertically
    • Backlog refinement routines
  5. Module 5: Elicitation, Modelling and Value Evaluation

    • Collaborative elicitation workshops
    • Lightweight modelling techniques
    • Reviews and demonstrations
    • Using feedback to re-prioritise

What is the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) exam format?

The credential is awarded by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). The exam fee is included with this course.

CBAP requires 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 10 years; CCBA requires 3,750 hours. Both require 35 hours of professional development (this course contributes).

QuestionsCBAP: 120 case-study and scenario-based questions. CCBA: 130 questions. ECBA: 50 questions
DurationCBAP: 3.5 hours. CCBA: 3 hours. ECBA: 1 hour
FormatBased on the BABOK Guide v3
DeliveryOnline proctored via PSI or at a PSI test centre
Certification validity3 years (ECBA does not expire)
RenewalCBAP/CCBA: earn 60 CDUs per 3-year cycle

How much does the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course cost?

Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$1,795, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 2 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.

Frequently asked questions

How is the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) training delivered?

The Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 2 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.

Can I take the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course online?

Yes. The Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) certification.

Who should attend the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) course?

The Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.

What are the prerequisites for the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) certification?

You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC) training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.

Who awards this certification?

The credential is awarded by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), aligned to the BABOK® Guide. Simplilead provides the training and exam preparation.

Does this course provide Professional Development / contact hours?

Yes. The training supplies the professional development hours IIBA requires toward eligibility, confirmed by a certificate of completion.

Is the exam fee included?

The IIBA exam is scheduled and paid directly with IIBA. Your course covers the full BABOK-aligned syllabus, practice questions, and exam technique so you're ready to pass.

What are the eligibility requirements?

They differ by level (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP) based on business-analysis experience and training hours. Our team helps you pick the right level and prepare your application.

Do you offer group or corporate training for Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)?

Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.

What is your rescheduling and refund policy?

You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.

Live instructor-led training

Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)

2 Days | Live ClassesExam fee included

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