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 fee |
Weekend: $949 Weekday: $2395 |
$999 | $2195 | $2395 |
| Published information on CBAP certified professionals | 570+ | Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| First time pass % |
97+% |
Not disclosed | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Number of independent Google Reviews | 255+ | ? | ? | ? |
| 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 20+ Years BA Exp. - Part of BABoK Authoring and Exam Committees |
1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP | Not disclosed | 1 CBAP, 2 not CBAP |
| Instructor-led live classes with dedicated exam prep help sessions |
Weekend: 44 Hours (32 hours BABoK classes + 12 hours exam prep tutorials) Weekday: 56 Hours (32 hours BABoK classes + 24 hours exam prep tutorials) Adaptive CBAP training comes with BABoK classes + 6 months fortnightly tutorial/Q&A classes (1 hr each) to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty |
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 |
Weekend: Training duration (4 weeks) + 6 months Weekday: 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 |
| 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 |
? | ? | ? |
| 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 | ||||
| Trailblazer Award | 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 |
| Brand ambassador offer | 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 | ? | ? | ? | |