IIBA Agile Analysis Certification

About this qualification

What Is the IIBA-AAC?

The IIBA’s certification for business analysis in an agile context — proving you can apply BA thinking across the agile horizons to deliver value continuously.

The qualification explained

The IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) is an IIBA certification, based on the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide, that covers how business analysis is applied in an agile context. It spans the three agile horizons — strategy, initiative and delivery — alongside the agile mindset, principles and techniques.

The course builds the practical skills of agile business analysis: thinking and working with an agile mindset, applying agile principles to BA work, planning and prioritising across the strategy and initiative horizons, and supporting continuous delivery of value at the delivery horizon using the right agile techniques.

There are no formal prerequisites, though business analysis or agile experience is recommended. The IIBA-AAC is designed for practitioners who already work in — or are moving into — agile environments and want a recognised credential for agile business analysis.

AAC

the IIBA Agile Analysis Certification

Agile

delivery focus — business analysis in an agile context

IIBA

the awarding body for the certification

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formal prerequisites — BA/agile experience recommended

Is this for me?

This Course Is for You If…

The IIBA-AAC is built for practitioners applying business analysis in agile environments — whether you’re an established BA or part of an agile delivery team.

Business Analysts in Agile Teams

Practising BAs who work within agile teams and want a recognised credential for applying analysis in an agile context.

Agile & Scrum Team Members

Work on an agile or Scrum team and want to bring stronger business analysis thinking to how the team delivers value.

Product Owners

Own a product backlog and want to sharpen how you analyse, prioritise and frame value across the agile horizons.

Project & Delivery Staff

Work in project or delivery roles and want to understand how agile business analysis supports continuous delivery.

BAs Moving to Agile

Experienced in traditional business analysis and moving into agile ways of working with a recognised certification.

Anyone Applying BA in Agile

Apply business analysis thinking in an agile setting in any role and want to formalise it with the IIBA-AAC.

Course structure & curriculum

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

The course is structured across 7 modules, building your skills progressively — from the agile mindset, through the strategy, initiative and delivery horizons, to exam preparation. Total study time is approximately 20–25 hours.

Introduction to Agile Analysis & the Agile Mindset

Business analysis in an agile context · The Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide · The agile mindset · The three agile horizons

~3 hrs

Agile Principles & Business Analysis

Agile principles & values · How analysis adds value in agile · Collaboration & continuous learning · Adapting BA practice to agile

~3 hrs

The Strategy Horizon

Defining and analysing value · Strategy-level decisions · Outcomes & measures of success · Aligning work to business goals

~3 hrs

The Initiative Horizon

Planning and structuring initiatives · Prioritising backlogs · Slicing & sizing work · Managing scope and value at the initiative level

~3 hrs

The Delivery Horizon

Supporting continuous delivery · Analysis within iterations · Feedback & adaptation · Delivering value increment by increment

~3 hrs

Agile Techniques & Continuous Value

Agile analysis techniques · Story mapping & backlog refinement · Measuring & optimising value · Continuous value delivery

~4 hrs

Exam Preparation & Practice

Exam technique · Full-length practice tests · Weak-area review · Final revision checklist

~3 hrs

All learning outcomes covered

Agile Mindset & Principles

Business analysis in an agile context

The agile mindset and the three horizons

Agile principles and values

The Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide

How analysis adds value in agile

Collaboration and continuous learning

Adapting BA practice to agile ways of working

Strategy & Initiative Horizons

Defining and analysing value at the strategy horizon

Outcomes and measures of success

Aligning work to business goals

Planning and structuring initiatives

Prioritising and refining backlogs

Slicing and sizing work

Managing scope and value at the initiative level

Delivery Horizon & Techniques

Supporting continuous delivery

Analysis within iterations

Feedback and adaptation

Delivering value increment by increment

Agile analysis techniques

Story mapping and backlog refinement

Measuring and optimising continuous value

What’s included

Everything You Need to Succeed

Each course includes the interactive materials, AI support, and account management you need to master agile business analysis and walk into the exam ready.

12 Months Course Access

Full access to all accredited course materials for 12 months. Study on any device, online 24/7. Never lose your progress.

Official IIBA Exam Included

Your official IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) exam is included in the price — there’s nothing extra to buy. We help you arrange it when you’re ready to sit it.

Exam details →

Built-In AI Tutor

An AI-powered tutor built right into your course — ask it anything, any time, and get clear, instant explanations of tricky topics 24/7.

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Account Manager Support

A dedicated account manager to help with your studies, exam booking, and any questions along the way.

Certificate & Digital Badge

On completion, receive a verifiable certificate and digital badge to share directly on LinkedIn and your CV.

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14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

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In practice

Agile Analysis in the Real World

The same agile analysis thinking underpins delivery across every kind of organisation. See how the three horizons apply in practice.

Strategy Horizon

Framing the value of a new digital initiative

A leadership team needed to decide where to invest next. Working at the strategy horizon, the business analyst helped define the desired outcomes, clarify measures of success, and connect proposed work back to business goals — so the organisation backed the initiatives most likely to deliver real value.

Agile analysis in action By framing value and outcomes up front, the team focused investment on the highest-value initiatives and could measure whether the work was actually moving the right numbers.

Exam details

About the IIBA-AAC Exam

Your official IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) exam is included in the course price and sat online with remote proctoring. There are no formal prerequisites. When you’re ready, simply contact your account manager — we’ll help you arrange it.

Questions

85

Format

Multiple choice

Mode

Online (proctored)

Duration

120 minutes

Pass mark

70%

Exam

Included

What to Expect on Exam Day

You sit the exam online through a remote proctoring platform. Here’s the full process, from booking to results.

Booking

When you feel ready, contact your account manager. We handle the booking and confirm your exam date, time, and joining instructions — usually within 5–10 working days.

Equipment required

You need a laptop or desktop computer (not a mobile or tablet), a working webcam and microphone, and a stable internet connection.

On the day

Log in 15 minutes before your scheduled start. The invigilator will verify your identity using a valid, government-issued photo ID that matches your IIBA profile and ask you to scan your room. The 120-minute timer then begins. No notes or materials are permitted — the exam is closed book.

Results

You get a provisional pass or fail result as soon as you finish. Your official IIBA certification follows shortly after, confirming your IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) credential.

Rescheduling

If you need to reschedule, contact us at least 48 hours before your exam time. We will arrange a new date at no additional charge.

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Career Growth Path

Where This Qualification Takes You

The IIBA-AAC builds on your BA and agile experience. See the roles it supports — and the certifications that take you further.

Where You Are Now

BA / agile background

IIBA-AAC

£40k–£55k avg.

You are here

Agile Business Analyst

£45k–£60k avg.

Senior BA / Agile Lead

£58k–£75k avg.

Product / Delivery Lead

£70k–£92k avg.

Agile business analysis skills are in strong demand as organisations adopt agile ways of working

IIBA is a globally recognised professional body for business analysis

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Pricing

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This course is right for you if…

You want to apply business analysis in an agile context — across the strategy, initiative and delivery horizons — and gain your IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) with the exam included.

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Your official IIBA-AAC exam, 12 months of course access, the built-in AI tutor and account manager support are all included in one transparent price.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

What is the IIBA-AAC?

The IIBA Agile Analysis Certification (AAC) is a certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), based on the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide. It recognises your ability to apply business analysis in an agile context — across the strategy, initiative and delivery horizons — using the agile mindset, principles and techniques.

Is the exam included?

No. The course covers your full training and exam preparation. The official IIBA-AAC exam is sat separately with IIBA and paid for directly — it’s not included in the course price. We’ll help you arrange it when you’re ready.

Do I need any experience?

There are no formal prerequisites for the IIBA-AAC, so you can enrol and sit the exam without holding another certification first. That said, the certification is designed for practitioners, so some business analysis or agile experience is recommended to get the most from it.

Who is the IIBA-AAC for?

It's for business analysts in agile teams, agile and Scrum team members, product owners, project and delivery staff, BAs moving into agile, and anyone applying business analysis thinking in an agile environment who wants a recognised credential for it.

How long does it take?

Most students complete the course in around 3–5 weeks studying 1–2 hours per day. There is no time limit — you have 12 months access, so you can study at whatever pace suits your lifestyle.

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At checkout you can choose flexible finance options to spread the cost. You'll gain immediate full access to all course materials as soon as your first payment is confirmed.

IIBA-AAC — Agile Analysis Certification

What Is the IIBA-AAC?

The qualification explained

This Course Is for You If…

Business Analysts in Agile Teams

Agile & Scrum Team Members

Product Owners

Project & Delivery Staff

BAs Moving to Agile

Anyone Applying BA in Agile

What You’ll Learn — Module by Module

All learning outcomes covered

Everything You Need to Succeed

12 Months Course Access

Official IIBA Exam Included

Built-In AI Tutor

Account Manager Support

Certificate & Digital Badge

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Agile Analysis in the Real World

Framing the value of a new digital initiative

Structuring and prioritising a delivery backlog

Supporting continuous delivery within iterations

About the IIBA-AAC Exam

What to Expect on Exam Day

Booking

Equipment required

On the day

Results

Rescheduling

What Our Students Say

Where This Qualification Takes You

IIBA Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (CPOA)

IIBA Business Data Analytics (CBDA)

IIBA Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA)

IIBA CBAP & CCBA

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