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Build Agile Analysis Capabilities For Better Business Outcomes

Our structured Agile Analysis course gives your BA team the knowledge, skills and tools to build amazing Agile analysis capbilities.

Save Money. Retain Domain Knowledge. Improve Employee Retention.


WHY GET YOUR TEAM AAC CERTIFIED

Agile Analysis Improves Business Performance

Agile Analysis is helping organizations to derive value from the projects significantly faster.

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Bridges traditional BA rigor with agile speed 

Our AAC course  teaches business analysts how to apply core analysis discipline (requirements elicitation, stakeholder analysis, validation) within fast-moving agile cycles — so teams don't sacrifice analytical rigor for speed, or speed for rigor.

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Reduces backlog churn and rework 

 Agile-trained analysts are better equipped to write clear, testable user stories and acceptance criteria upfront, which cuts down on mid-sprint clarifications, scope disputes, and features that get built wrong the first time.

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Strengthens the BA's role within agile/scrum teams 

Many organizations struggle to define where a business analyst fits in Scrum or Kanban structures. AAC gives BAs a recognized skill set for contributing effectively — backlog refinement, story splitting, continuous stakeholder engagement — without duplicating the product owner's role. 

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Improves adaptability to changing requirements

Agile analysis techniques (progressive elaboration, just-in-time analysis, rolling wave planning) help teams respond to shifting business needs mid-project rather than treating change as a disruption to a fixed plan. 

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Better collaboration across cross-functional agile teams

AAC-trained professionals are skilled at facilitating conversations between developers, product owners, and business stakeholders — reducing the miscommunication that often stalls agile delivery when analysis is skipped or rushed.

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Globally recognized, vendor-neutral agile credential

 As an IIBA certification, AAC gives corporates a consistent benchmark for agile analysis capability across teams, useful when scaling agile practices organization-wide, and it strengthens employer branding for attracting talent that values recognized upskilling paths. 

 

COURSE DELIVERABLES

Everything You Need to Pass

Our AAC training is a true one-stop shop. No extra purchases, no hidden gaps — just a complete, structured path to certification.

 

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21 IIBA PD Hours — Automatically Fulfilled

Get professional development hours the moment you complete our course. No additional steps needed.

02

500+ Practice Questions & Exam Simulators

Scenario-based questions that mirror the real AAC exam format — far beyond basic multiple choice.

03

Personalized Study Plan & Roadmap

A step-by-step schedule tailored to your work commitments and exam date. Study smart, not just hard.

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AAC Study Aids

Comprehensive materials written by IIBA Experts — including Study Guide, Video Learnings, Audio Books, Flashcards and lot more.

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Periodic Office Hours

Get Faculty Assistance all through out your preparation process. Course plan duration ranges from 6 Months to 12 Months.

 

What's Included in Ultimate Plan

  • Live + Recorded Sessions — attend live or watch anytime
  • Unlimited Access to course materials
  • 2 Free Retakes We support you till you succeed
  • Q&A Support  - From expert instructors between sessions
  • Exam Voucher Discount — Save on the IIBA AAC exam fee
  • SimpleSim Access — Our IIBA exams simulator
  • Community Access — Learn alongside global BA professionals
  • Certificate of Completion — Shareable on LinkedIn

🔒 100% Success Guarantee + Money-Back Guarantee

 

COURSE CURRICULUM

4 AAC Knowledge Areas, Fully Covered

Every topic on the AAC exam is covered in depth. Click any module to see what's inside.

 
 
Introduction
  • About AAC Certification
  • AAC Exam Pattern
  • Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • The Agile Mindset
  • The Agile Mindset, Methodologies, and Frameworks
  • Agile Extension to the Agile Manifesto
  • Business Analysis Core Concept Model™ (BACCM™)
  • Seven Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • BACCM™ and Agile Business Analysis Principles
  • Strategy, Initiative, and Delivery Horizons
  • Predictive, Iterative, and Adaptive Planning
Strategy Horizon
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Elements
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • Techniques
Initiative Horizon
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Elements
  • Time Frame
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • Techniques
Delivery Horizon
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Time Frames
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile Analysis Planning
  • Techniques
  • Mapping Agile Extension to BABOK® Guide v3

EXAM INTELLIGENCE

Know the Exam Before You Sit It

Our training is engineered around the AAC exam structure. You won't just learn theory — you'll know exactly where to focus for maximum marks.

 

85

Questions in 2 Hours

Agile Mindset

30%

 

Strategy Horizon

10%

 

Initiative Horizon

25%

 

Delivery Horizon

35%

 

AAC Eligibility Requirements (2026)

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21 PD Hours of BA Training

Although not mandatory, the PD hours can be utilized for recertifying against CCBA or CBAP. You get the certificate on completion.

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IIBA Code of Ethical Conduct

Agreement to abide by IIBA's professional standards — a straightforward step.

 

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Trained by the Best in the World

Every Adaptive US instructor is an active, certified BA practitioner. Not just teachers — they're real-world experts who bring case studies from the field into every session.

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Laura Paton

CBAP | PMI-PBA | PMP

Chair for BABOK and PMI PBA authoring teams. 40+ years of experience. Speaker, author & trainer.

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Victoria Cupet

CBAP | CBDA | AAC | CPOA |
CPRE-FL

PhD in Education, Vice-chair of IIBA. 25+ years of experience. Speaker, author & trainer.

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LN Mishra

CBAP | CCBA | ECBA | CBDA | AAC | CPOA | CCA | CPRE-FL

Mentor to 2500+ IIBA Certified Business Analysts. 30+ years of BA experience.

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Lora McCoy

Lora McCoy

CBAP | CBDA | AAC | CPOA | CCA

Former Regional Director, IIBA Central Americas. Former President – IIBA Oklahoma Chapter. 22+ years of BA experience.

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Olivia Hampton

Olivia Hampton

CBAP | CBDA | AAC | CCA

Skilled change management professional and trainer with 15+ years of experience in various roles and industries.

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Bindu Channaveerappa

CBAP | CCA

Regional Director IIBA EMEA, BA Consultant, Author, Trainer & International Speaker on BA and Cybersecurity. 20+ years of experience.

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Tom Tomasovic

CBAP | ECBA | CBDA | AAC | CPOA | CPRE-FL

Agile BA Practitioner, CPRE Certified. B.S. Chemical Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 26+ years of BA experience

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Fathima Suhair

Fathima Suhair

CBAP | ECBA | CPRE-FL

Lead Business Analyst at Adaptive US 11+ years of Business Analysis experience Office Bearer, IIBA Bangalore Chapter&

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SYLLABUS

Session – 1 Introduction (3 Hours Live Online Class)
  • About AAC Certification
  • AAC Exam pattern
  • Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • The Agile Mindset
  • The Agile Mindset, Methodologies, and Frameworks
  • Agile Extension to the Agile Manifesto
  • Business Analysis Core Concept Model ™ (BACCM™)
  • Seven Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • BACCM™ and Agile Business Analysis Principles
  • Strategy, Initiative, and Delivery Horizons
  • Predictive, Iterative and Adaptive Planning
  • Questions on Agile introduction
Session – 2 Strategy Horizon (3 Hours Live Online Class)
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Elements
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • Techniques
  • Questions on strategy horizon
Session – 3 Initiative Horizon (3 Hours Live Online Class)
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Elements
  • Time Frame
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile Business Analysis
  • Techniques
  • Questions on Initiative horizon
Session – 4 Delivery Horizon (3 Hours Live Online Class)
  • Purpose
  • Description
  • Time Frames
  • Feedback and Learning
  • Applying the Principles of Agile
  • Analysis Planning
  • Techniques
  • Mapping Agile Extension to BABoK® V3
  • Questions on Delivery horizon
Session 5 to 16 - 12 Exam Prep Tutorials (75 minutes Live Online Classes)

 Concept clarification and questions discussion with faculty 

STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES

Real People. Real Results.

2400+ BAs have passed the IIBA certifications with Adaptive US. Here's what some of them say.

 

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I completed the AAC training with Adaptive, which I can only describe as being excellent. This is due to in part to the very supportive and informed Adaptive staff and in due to the excellent course material. The trainer is excellent and very supportive.

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Thomas Simonsen

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The Adaptive US team is very helpful and customer oriented. I aimed for the AAC certification, the trainer offered very helpful insights and was very collaborative. I found Flashcards very useful, they helped me remember the terms and the appropriate explanation. Tutorial sessions are extremely helpful, to clarify questions and doubts live with the tutor.

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Marija T

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Thank you Adaptive US for the AAC training I attended back in March with Tom Tomasovic as instructor. Tom was really knowledgeable and the training was very helpful, giving me a good foundation to prepare for the AAC exam. Great set of resources.

Stephen Michie

Stephen Michie

PRICING & PLANS

Invest in Your AAC Certification. Risk-Free.

The following plans include Success Guarantee and Money-Back Guarantee.

Choose the level of support that matches your learning style.

Best Value

AAC Master Class Advanced

  • 30 IIBA PD Hours
  • Covers 2 retake fees of USD 195 each
  • 12 hours of live virtual classes - Weekend Training (Recordings available to watch later)
  • 12 live office hours (Q&A sessions) of 75 minutes each post the AAC classes - Over 6 months of exam prep support (Recordings available to watch later)
  • Downloadable AAC Study Guide
  • 560+ AAC model questions including 4 full-length simulations
  • AAC Videos + Flashcards and Audiobooks
  • Exam prep plan and tips
  • 180 days resources (LMS) access period
  • Success Guarantee
  • Money-back Guarantee
AAC Master Class + Exam
Voucher
(Exam Voucher consists of 1 Year IIBA Membership $155 + Exam Fee $250 = $405 $355)

USD 1454
USD 1104
(USD 350 OFF)

Without Exam Voucher

USD 1049
USD 749
(USD 300 OFF)

AAC Master Class Ultimate

  • Everything in the AAC Master Class and Additionally covers -
  • Lifetime Resource Access
  • Additional 12 live Q&A sessions of 75 minutes each post-AAC classes
  • 12 Months of AAC Exam Prep Support
  • 20 CDUs for any IIBA Recertification (one-time; does not include IIBA recertification fees)
  • 6 Months Extended Success Guarantee
  • Email Support
AAC Ultimate + Exam
Voucher
(Exam Voucher consists of 1 Year IIBA Membership $155 + Exam Fee $250 = $405 $355)

USD 2404
USD 1604
(USD 800 OFF)

Without Exam Voucher

USD 1999
USD 1249
(USD 750 OFF)

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FAQ

Got Questions? We Have Answers.

 

What is AAC certification?

AAC is a specialized certification for agile business analysts from IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis). It demonstrates foundational knowledge in the agile analysis field. It recognizes your ability to effectively execute analysis related work in agile initiatives.

 
How do I apply for AAC certification?

Apply online through IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) website, www.iiba.org.

 
What is the AAC exam format?

It's a 2-hours, 85 multiple-choice question exam. The test is conducted through a remote proctored session.

 
What is the passing score for AAC?

IIBA doesn't provide any passing score for its tests. 

 
How long is the AAC certification valid?

AAC certification is valid for ever. You don't need to renew the same every year.

 
Can I renew my AAC certification?

AAC certification doesn't need renewal.

 
Are there any prerequisites for AAC?

No, there are no specific work experience or education prerequisites for AAC. However, you need to agree to code of conduct from IIBA, pay the required fees and successfully pass the examination.

 
What is the Guide to Agile Analysis?

Guide to Agile Analysis is a guide published by IIBA that defines the framework for agile analysis practices.

 
How can I access the Guide to Agile Analysis?

You can purchase the Guide to Agile Analysis from the IIBA website. You also get it free when you become a member of IIBA.

 
How can I join IIBA as a member?

Visit the IIBA website and sign up for membership.

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