Detailed Comparison of CBAP Training Offerings
Adaptive US vs. Well-known CBAP Training Provider
| Aspect | Adaptive US | Simplilearn | Watermark Learning | ASPE |
| Program highlights and exam fees | ||||
| Program fee | $1299 (Effective price post $100 COVID discount and $150 cash refund: $1049) | $999 | $2195 (~70% More) | $2395 (~85% More) |
| Instructor-led live sessions + Provision to repeat the complete training | 66 hours (30 Hours Mandatory) (~90% More) | 32 hrs | 35 hours | 35 hours |
| Provision to repeat full training at no cost | Yes | No | No | No |
| 6 months access (12 live Exam prep tutorials/Q&A classes) to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 35 IIBA Professional Development Hours | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Exam success guarantee – retake fees and class re-sit |
$250 retake fees paid by Adaptive + re-sit for live classes at no extra cost Prepare as per our success guarantee norms and rest assured, Adaptive would PAY the exam retake fees in the off chance that the student does not pass in the first attempt. One full repeat training free of cost if the student does not clear the exam in the first attempt. |
Student needs to pay $250 separately to IIBA | Student needs to pay $250 separately to IIBA |
Student needs to pay $250 separately to IIBA
If you take the CBAP® exam within twelve weeks after your CBAP training course has completed and do not pass, ASPE will allow you to attend another Live Online session of the class prior to your next attempt. |
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Refund of the entire course fees subject to meeting the terms |
Yes | Yes | ? | No |
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Training guaranteed to run $50 Benefit if we fail to run the session |
Adaptive will refund 100% of the fees plus an additional $50 in the rare event that Adaptive cancels a training | 100% fees will be refunded in the event Simplilearn cancels a program and the refund request is raised within 10 days. Beyond that, participants will be rescheduled to any upcoming class | If Watermark cancels a class, 100% of your tuition will be refunded | No such guarantee available |
| Yes | No | No | No | |
| Period of BA Learning Portal Access |
Training duration + 6 months Enrolling for the training early on will also give the student extra access days to the learning portal and all learning resources at no extra cost. |
Lifetime access to elearning content | 6 months access to videos and 3 months access to question bank (50% Less) | No |
| Compatible on all devices | Yes | ? | ? | No |
| Convenient weekend virtual live online classes for professionals | Yes, held on weekends (Sat and Sun) | Yes | 4 Continuous days | 5 Continuous days |
| Can attend from anywhere in the globe? |
Yes Training sessions are available for 2 cohorts: Cohort 1 - NY Time - EST - Whole of USA, Canada, Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East, India Cohort 2 - Sydney Time - USA West Coast, Canada West Coast, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka |
? | Restricted to certain geographies (US -Central Time Zone) | Restricted to certain geographies (US -Eastern Time Zone) |
| Live classes and trainers | ||||
| Instructor-led live sessions + Provision to repeat the entire training | 66 hours (30 Hours Mandatory) (~90% More) | 32 hours | 35 hours | 35 hours |
| Assured CBAP qualified trainers | Yes | 1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP | Yes | 1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP |
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Industry expert trainers who are part of BABoK v3.0 authoring team and exam setting committee |
Yes | Yes | ? | Yes |
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Class recordings available to watch later (For any missed classes or to re-watch classes to reinforce concepts) |
Yes | No | No | No |
| Focused exam preparation help | ||||
| Dedicated Exam Model Question Discussion sessions | 3 sessions (540 mins) | ? | ? | ? |
| Exam prep tutorials post training ( no. of Q & A sessions) | 12 sessions | No | No | No |
| Total number of questions | 2300+ (66% More) | ? | 1200 | No info |
| # of simulations | 6 | 3 | ? | No info |
| Case-based questions for each KA | 50 | 11 case studies (no info on the number of questions) | ? | No info |
| Scenario-based questions for each KA | 100 | 11 chapter questions (no info on the number of questions) | ? | No info |
| Total questions for every knowledge area | 150 | ? | ? | No info |
| Worked out templates for financial analysis | Yes | ? | ? | No info |
| Assessments with PSI Like features | Yes | ? | ? | No info |
| Unlimited attempts and analysis reports | Yes | ? | ? | No info |
| Comprehensive Study Aids | ||||
| Printable CBAP V3 Study Guide | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
| No. of learning Videos (5 to 15 mins) | 100+ | 24 hours of self paced learning | ? | No |
| Faculty Presentations – In printable handout format | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
| Audiobooks | 6 | No | No | No |
| Flashcards | 500+ | No | Yes | No |
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BABoK and Techniques Mindmaps Extremely useful visually organized resources prepared by experts to enhance learning, recall information and answer questions correctly |
4 | ? | ? | ? |
| BABoK based Workbook | 200+ Pages | No | No | No |
| BABoK Techniques Summary | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
| BABoK V3 Study Tables | Yes | No | Yes | ? |
| BABoK V3 Comprehensive Glossary | 600+ Terms | ? | ? | ? |
| CBAP Preparation Tips | Yes | ? | Yes | Yes |
| CBAP Preparation Plan | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
| CBAP Application simulator with 100% Past Success Rate | Yes | ? | ? | No |
| Downloadable learning resources | All learning resources except question bank are downloadable. Question banks are not downloadable so that students practice in an actual exam environment. | ? | ? | ? |
| Customer Support | ||||
| Email support throughout your certification journey till you pass the exam | Yes | Yes | ? | ? |
| Application filling and IIBA support | Yes | ? | ? | ? |
| Success Rate | ||||
| First Attempt Success Rate % | 97+% | ? | ? | ? |
| Published information on CBAP certified professionals | ~400 | ? | ? | ? |
| Number of independent Google Reviews | 200+ | ? | ? | ? |
| Attractive Rewards | ||||
| Trailblazer Award – Cash refund | $50 Paid by Adaptive upon passing the exam within 6 months of course completion | No such reward available | No such reward available | No such reward available |
| Brand ambassador offer | $100 Paid by Adaptive | No such reward available | No such reward available | No such reward available |
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Refer Your Buddy Program - Unlimited Referral Bonus $50 for products below $1000 and $100 for products above $1000 |
Every time your referral signs up for our classes | ? | ? | ? |