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Cost breakdown
Real published fees in USD. Prep costs are market ranges, not vendor list prices.
Exam fee — member
$250
Exam fee — non-member
$405
Application fee
$0
Prep course
$500 – $1,500
Total investment
$905 – $1,905
Membership math wins here
IIBA exam purchases now include your first year of membership. Annual membership afterwards: $155 (Region 1: US/UK/UAE/Qatar/Kuwait), $100 (Region 2: KSA/Oman/Bahrain), $60 (Region 3: Egypt/Jordan/India). Existing members pay less on exams: CBAP $350 vs $505, CCBA/AAC/CBDA $250 vs $405.
Membership cost $155 vs $155 saved on the exam — net $0 in your pocket.
Regional recognition
North America · Europe · GCC
Notes
Data specialist credential based on the IIBA Guide to Business Data Analytics. No experience requirement (2+ years recommended). 75 scenario-based questions in 120 minutes. $405 includes first year of IIBA membership (existing members $250). Annual recertification: 20 CDUs, $30 member / $50 non-member.
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