Detailed Comparison of CBAP Training Offerings
All prices are in USD
| Aspect | Adaptive US | SimpliLearn | Watermark Learning | ASPE/Cprime |
| Program highlights and fees | ||||
| Exam success guarantee |
Yes $295 * 2 - Exam Retake Fees paid by Adaptive for two unsuccessful attempts |
No such guarantee | No such guarantee | No such guarantee |
| Faculty Profiles |
All CBAPs with 25+ Years BA Exp. - Part of BABoK Authoring and Exam Committees |
Not CBAP certified PM domain course advisors |
Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Published information on CBAP certified professionals |
Yes 675+ CBAP certified professionals |
Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| First time pass % |
97+% |
Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
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Live Exam Prep Support Office hours/Q&A classes dedicated to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty post CBAP training |
Yes Extensive 6 months of fortnightly office hours (12 office hours - 1 hour each) Modes of support Discussion Board, Office Hours, Email Support |
No such support | No such support | No such support |
| Total number of questions |
2300+ CBAP Model Questions Includes 6 simulations, 50 case studies, 100 scenario-based questions, warm-ups and concept questions |
11 case studies, 11 end-of-chapter quizzes, 3 simulations (no. of questions not specified) |
1200 CBAP Model Questions Includes simulations, drills, warm-ups |
No info |
| Curated CBAP Learning Resources |
Yes All in one BA learning platform with 7 months access All learning resources except question bank are downloadable. |
Limited learning resources - Mentions about Question Bank only | Limited learning resources - CBAP Study Guide, Question Bank, Study Tables and Flashcards | Limited learning resources - Not much info |
| Number of 5 Star Reviews | 1000+ | ? | ? | ? |
| Other Aspects | ||||
| CBAP Prep Class fees |
CBAP Master Class: $949 CBAP Master Class + BA Skill Building: $1999 |
$1099 | $1995 | $2395 |
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Yes |
Yes | ? | No | |
| IIBA Application Filing Support | Yes | Yes | ? | ? |
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All IIBA Fees Inclusive Plans (IIBA Membership Fees + Application Fees + Exam Fees) |
CBAP Master Class (With IIBA Fees): $1499 CBAP Master Class + BA Skill Building (With IIBA Fees): $2549 |
No | No | No |
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Training guaranteed to run
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Yes 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. |
? | No such guarantee available |
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Class recordings available to watch later |
Yes (For any missed classes or to re-watch classes to reinforce concepts) |
No info | No info | No info |
| BA Skill Building (As part of CBAP Ultimate Plan) | ||||
| Live Career Guidance Sessions |
Yes 4 sessions (30 mins each) Ask the expert anything pertaining to their career advancement |
? | ? | ? |
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Live On the Job Mentoring |
Yes 12 months access to fortnightly sessions (2 hours each) Ask the expert any questions pertaining to job/work deliverables |
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| BA Skill Building and Tools Training |
Yes 12 months access to fortnightly sessions (2 hours each) Acquire the must-have BA skills and tools knowledge to perform the BA role with confidence |
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| Access to BA Job Aids (BA templates, BA guidelines, and BA checklists) |
Yes 200+ BA job aids BAs can use these job aids to carry out their day-to-day tasks efficiently and effectively |
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Access to BA Tools |
Yes Access to in-demand tools like Jira, Balsamiq, MS Visio, Confluence which students can learn and practice |
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60 Recertification CDUs |
Yes Comes with all the support you need to get your CBAP certification renewed within 3 years |
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