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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IIBA
Exam Format
85
52 points
Specialist
Registration
PSI Online Remote Proctoring or online proctoring
Validity
1 year
Earn minimum 20 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) every year; Complete professional development activities; Participate in IIBA events and training
IIBA-AAC Exam Topics and Domains
IIBA-AAC is organized into 4 weighted domains.
1
Agile Mindset
30%
Agile Principles and Values
Agile Manifesto ValuesAgile Principles
- Understand and apply the Agile Manifesto values and principles
- Recognize how agile principles guide business analysis activities
- Balance agile values with organizational needs
Core Agile Concepts
Waste EliminationSee the WholeGet Real Using Examples
- Identify and eliminate waste in business analysis processes
- Apply systems thinking to see the whole solution
- Use concrete examples to communicate requirements effectively
Agile Business Analysis Mindset
Continuous LearningCollaborative Approach
- Develop an agile mindset for business analysis
- Foster continuous learning and improvement
- Enable effective collaboration with stakeholders
2
Strategy Horizon
10%
Strategic Planning in Agile
Vision and Strategy DevelopmentCapability Identification
- Develop product visions aligned with organizational strategy
- Identify and map business capabilities
- Support strategic decision-making in agile contexts
Portfolio Management
Portfolio KanbanValue Stream Mapping
- Apply portfolio management techniques in agile environments
- Use Portfolio Kanban for strategic work management
- Map and optimize value streams
3
Initiative Horizon
25%
Solution Development
Solution Options AnalysisSolution Component Identification
- Identify and evaluate solution options
- Decompose solutions into manageable components
- Balance business value with technical constraints
Product Planning
Product RoadmappingStory Mapping
- Create and maintain product roadmaps
- Use story mapping for release planning
- Prioritize features based on value delivery
Initiative-Level Techniques
Impact MappingKano Analysis
- Apply Impact Mapping to connect solutions to business goals
- Use Kano Analysis for feature prioritization
- Select appropriate techniques for initiative-level planning
4
Delivery Horizon
35%
Backlog Management
Backlog RefinementPrioritization
- Manage and refine product backlogs effectively
- Apply various prioritization techniques
- Ensure stories are ready for development
User Story Development
User StoriesStory ElaborationBehavior Driven Development
- Write effective user stories following best practices
- Elaborate stories with appropriate detail
- Apply BDD for clear specifications
Sprint Activities
Sprint PlanningSprint ExecutionSprint Review and Retrospective
- Support effective sprint planning and execution
- Facilitate sprint ceremonies
- Drive continuous improvement through retrospectives
Delivery-Level Techniques
Relative EstimationPersonasSpikes
- Apply estimation techniques effectively
- Create and use personas for user-centered design
- Use spikes to reduce uncertainty
How do I earn this certification?
Passing IIBA-AAC earns the IIBA-AAC (Agile Analysis Certification) certification. It sits in the Agile Business Analysis track.
Current Level Exams
- IIBA-CBDA - Certification in Business Data Analytics
- IIBA-CPOA - Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis
- IIBA-CCA - Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis
Next Level Options
- CCBA - Certification of Capability in Business Analysis Professional-level certification for 2-3 years experience
- CBAP - Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalExpert-level certification for 5+ years experience
Alternative Paths
- PSM I - Professional Scrum Master IComplementary Scrum framework knowledge
- PSPO I - Professional Scrum Product Owner IProduct ownership skills alignment
- PMI-ACP - PMI Agile Certified PractitionerBroader agile practitioner certification
- SAFe-POPM - SAFe Product Owner/Product ManagerEnterprise agile skills
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for IIBA-AAC.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-07-01
Updates
- Behavior Driven Development (BDD) Current practices Increased focus on BDD scenarios in exam questions • Release date: Ongoing
- Portfolio Kanban SAFe 6.0 alignment Updated Portfolio Kanban practices may appear in scenarios • Release date: 2023-10-01
- Value Stream Mapping Digital transformation focus Emphasis on digital value streams in Strategy Horizon • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Business Analysts in Agile environments and Product Owners.
- 2-3 years of experience executing analysis-related work in an agile context
- Familiarity with Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide v2
- Experience with agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, etc.)
- Understanding of business analysis fundamentals