IIBA® Trainings

IIBA: the international business analysis reference

The IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) is the worldwide reference professional association for business analysts. Founded in 2003 and based in Canada, it publishes the BABOK Guide (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge), a widely used tool framework structuring the profession in six knowledge areas: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis and Design Definition, and Solution Evaluation. The IIBA offers a four-level certification path: ECBA (entry), CCBA (intermediate), CBAP (senior) and CBAP Agile (agile specialisation).

In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries, insurers and large IT services companies widely recruit IIBA-certified business analyst profiles. Business analysis skills are inseparable from transformation projects, IT programmes, data and AI projects, and regulatory evolutions. training organisation and offers the complete preparation path for ECBA, CCBA and CBAP certifications, on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified business analysis consultant live.

Following a recognised IIBA training opens access to highly demanded roles: business analyst, functional analyst, business consultant, product owner, business architect, AMOA project manager, digital transformation consultant. CBAP certification is particularly valued for senior profiles managing complex programmes or intervening in consulting missions in large groups.

Whether you are preparing your first ECBA certification, ramping up to CCBA, or targeting CBAP certification as a senior business analyst, our IIBA training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path and prepares for the IIBA exam.

The ITTA IIBA catalogue

Preparation for ECBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis

Preparation for ECBA certification is the natural entry into the IIBA path for beginner profiles or those in transition. The programme covers the six BABOK Guide v3 knowledge areas at Foundation level, basic business analysis techniques, IIBA vocabulary, expected interpersonal skills, and ECBA exam preparation. This certification requires no prior experience and constitutes an excellent entry point to validate a transition project toward business analysis.

Preparation for CCBA Certification of Capability in Business Analysis

Preparation for CCBA certification is the IIBA intermediate certification. The programme deepens the six BABOK Guide v3 knowledge areas, advanced techniques (SWOT analysis, MoSCoW, business motivation model, use cases, BPMN), requirements lifecycle management, and CCBA exam preparation. CCBA certification typically requires between 3 and 7 years of documented business analysis experience according to IIBA criteria. Targets confirmed business analysts who want to validate their expertise.

Preparation for CBAP Certified Business Analysis Professional

Preparation for CBAP certification is the senior IIBA certification, widely used in the profession. The programme covers the entire BABOK Guide v3 at expert level, advanced techniques, complex practical cases (situational questions in the exam), strategy analysis and solution evaluation, and CBAP exam preparation. CBAP certification requires significant documented business analysis experience according to IIBA criteria. Targets senior business analysts, business consultants and AMOA project managers.

IIBA and the ITTA ecosystem

IIBA certifications fit into a broader management and projects ecosystem. The business analysis sub-domain regroups all IIBA and BABOK courses. The project management sub-domain covers PMP, Prince2 and CAPM, complementary to business analysis on the management side. The agile and Scrum sub-domain covers the methodologies in which the business analyst intervenes as product owner or agile business analyst. The software testing sub-domain with ISTQB is complementary for the quality and requirements validation dimension. The process and lean management sub-domain brings Lean Six Sigma, complementary for process analysis.

IIBA trends in 2026

The IIBA continues to evolve in 2026 with strong attention on agility, digital and artificial intelligence. The IIBA-AAC (Agile Analysis Certification) certification gains visibility for business analysts intervening in Scrum, Kanban or SAFe contexts. Specialised certifications IIBA-CCA (Cybersecurity Analysis), IIBA-CBDA (Certification in Business Data Analytics) and IIBA-CPOA (Certified Product Ownership Analysis) structure skills on emerging domains. The BABOK Guide v3 remains a widely used tool in 2026, with strong IIBA attention on integration of agile and data practices. CBAP certification remains the most visible on senior job descriptions in Switzerland. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current IIBA practices.

IIBA training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our IIBA courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified business analysis consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes practical exercises on the BABOK Guide v3, mock exams, concrete business analysis cases inspired by real projects (banking, healthcare, industry, public sector), and preparation for the IIBA exam. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your methodology (V-model, agile, hybrid) and project context.

Why train on IIBA at ITTA

training organisation. Our IIBA trainers are senior business analysts and AMOA project managers certified IIBA (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, IIBA-AAC) active with Swiss and international clients, covering business analysis in banking, healthcare, industry, public sector environments, and digital transformation programmes. The IIBA catalogue regroups ECBA, CCBA and CBAP preparation training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right certification (based on your documented experience), identifying prerequisites and identifying funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete business analysis cases, exercises on techniques (BPMN, use cases, MoSCoW, SWOT, business motivation model), needs analyses to structure, and situational cases from the IIBA exam. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to present themselves in the best conditions at the IIBA exam.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: beginner or experienced business analysts, business consultants, functional analysts, product owners, AMOA project managers, digital transformation consultants, AMOA-specialised IT services teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Preparation to the ECBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis
• Preparation to the CCBA Certification of Capability in Business Analysis
• Preparation to the CBAP Certified Business Analyst Professional

FAQ

Which IIBA certification to take first?

ECBA is the natural entry for beginner profiles or those in transition (no documented experience required). CCBA targets confirmed business analysts (between 3 and 7 years of experience according to IIBA criteria). CBAP targets senior business analysts with significant documented experience. Our pedagogical team guides you based on your profile and experience.

Is the IIBA exam taken at ITTA or elsewhere?

The IIBA exam is taken via PSI, the exam partner, online or in a PSI test centre. Our pedagogical team guides you to the most suitable exam modality and prepares you through mock exams and situational questions inspired by the real exam. Training and exam are organised distinctly.

Are IIBA and PMP complementary?

Yes, IIBA covers business analysis (requirements expression and management), PMP (PMI) covers project management (planning, execution, monitoring). Many profiles combine an IIBA certification (CBAP, CCBA) and a PMP certification to manage both the functional and project dimensions. Our catalogues are designed to cover these complementary paths.

Are your IIBA courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire IIBA catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your methodology (V-model, agile, hybrid) and project context (banking, healthcare, industry, public sector). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.