Detailed Comparison of CBAP Training Offerings
All prices are in USD
| Aspect | Adaptive US | SimpliLearn | Watermark Learning | ASPE/Cprime |
| Program highlights and exam fees | ||||
| Exam success guarantee |
$295 retake fees paid by Adaptive (for two unsuccessful attempts) + re-sit for live classes at no extra cost Choosing the right learning partner plays a crucial role in acing the exam in the 1st attempt. Read on to learn more... |
Student needs to pay $295 separately to IIBA | Student needs to pay $295 separately to IIBA | Student needs to pay $295 separately to IIBA |
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Yes |
Yes | ? | No | |
| Success Guaranteed Program fees |
CBAP Master Class: $949 (With Coupon 'SAVE300') CBAP Master Class + BA Skill Building: $1999 (With Coupon 'SAVE400') |
$1099 | $1995 | $2395 |
| All IIBA Fees Inclusive Plans (IIBA Membership Fees + Application Fees + Exam Fees) |
CBAP Master Class (With IIBA Fees): $1599 (With Coupon 'SAVE300') CBAP Master Class + BA Skill Building (With IIBA Fees): $2649 (With Coupon 'SAVE400') |
NA | NA | NA |
| Published information on CBAP certified professionals | 660+ | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| First time pass % |
97+% |
Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Number of independent Google Reviews | 290+ | ? | ? | ? |
| About Live classes and trainers | ||||
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Training guaranteed to run
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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. | If Watermark cancels a class, 100% of your tuition will be refunded | No such guarantee available |
| 35 IIBA Professional Development Hours | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Faculty Profiles |
All CBAPs with 25+ Years BA Exp. - Part of BABoK Authoring and Exam Committees |
1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP | Not disclosed | 1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP |
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Instructor-led live classes with dedicated office hours (Q&A classes) Adaptive CBAP training comes with BABoK classes + fortnightly office hours/Q&A classes (1 hr each) to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty |
Master Class: 44 Hours (32 hours BABoK classes + 12 office hours) Master Class with BA Skill Building: 56+ Hours (32 hours BABoK classes + 24 office hours + BA Skill building & Tools training) |
32 hours | 35 hours | 35 hours |
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All in one BA learning platform
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Yes |
No | No | No |
| Period of BA Learning Portal Access |
Master Class: Training duration (4 weeks) + 6 months Master Class with BA Skill Building: Training duration (4 weeks) + 12 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 | No |
| Convenient virtual live online classes for professionals |
Yes, both weekend (Sat and Sun) and weekday options are available Training sessions are available for ET, PT, UKT, AET, SGT, GST time zones Covers whole of USA, Canada, Europe, South America, Africa, Middle East, India, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Singapore, Sri Lanka etc. |
Yes |
4 Continuous days Restricted to certain geographies (US -Central Time Zone) |
5 Continuous days Restricted to certain geographies (US -Eastern Time Zone) |
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Class recordings available to watch later |
Yes (For any missed classes or to re-watch classes to reinforce concepts) |
No | No | No |
| BA Skill Building (As part of CBAP Ultimate Plan) | ||||
| Live Career Guidance Sessions |
4 sessions (30 mins each) Ask the expert anything pertaining to their career advancement |
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Live On the Job Mentoring |
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 |
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) |
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 |
Access to in-demand tools like Jira, Balsamiq, MS Visio, Confluence which students can learn and practice | ? | ? | ? |
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60 Recertification CDUs |
Comes with all the support you need to get your CBAP certification renewed within 3 years | ? | ? | ? |
| Comprehensive CBAP Question Bank | ||||
| 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 end 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 Mind maps
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4 Extremely useful visually organized resources prepared by experts to enhance learning, recall information and answer questions correctly |
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| 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 | ? | ? | ? |
| Attractive Rewards | ||||
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Applicable on Master Classes |
1 month free Inner Circle Premium access worth $99 upon passing the exam within 6 months of course completion | No such reward available | No such reward available | No such reward available |
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Applicable on Master Classes |
Complimentary access to learning portal upon completion of tasks | No such reward available | No such reward available | No such reward available |
| Every time your referral signs up for our classes | ? | ? | ? | |