Detailed Comparison of CCBA Training Offerings
Adaptive US vs. Well-known CCBA Training Provider
Simplilearn offers only self study option for CCBA and Cprime does not offer CCBA program. Hence, they are not included in the comparison.
Prices are in USD
| Aspect | Adaptive US | Watermark Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Program highlights and exam fees | ||
| Success Guaranteed Program fee |
Weekend: $699 Weekday: $1795 |
$2195 |
| Instructor-led live sessions |
40 hours with exam prep tutorials Additional 12 hours of tutorials for Weekday Program (Total 52 hours) |
35 hours |
| 6 months access (12 live Exam prep tutorials/Q&A classes - 1 hour each) to clarify concepts and discuss questions with faculty |
12 Additional 12 hours of tutorials over 6 months for Weekday Program |
0 |
| 21 IIBA Professional Development Hours | Yes | Yes |
| Exam success guarantee – retake fees and class re-sit |
$195 retake fees paid by Adaptive (for two unsuccessful attempts) + 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 and second attempt. One full repeat training free of cost if the student does not clear the exam in the first attempt. 6 fortnightly exam prep tutorials free of cost if the student does not clear the exam in the second attempt. |
Student needs to pay $195 separately to IIBA |
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Refund of the entire training fees (Course fee Paid by Student - Payments made to IIBA for membership and application filing) subject to meeting the terms |
Yes | ? |
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Training guaranteed to run 50$ 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 | If Watermark cancels a class, 100% of your tuition will be refunded. |
| Yes | No | |
| Period of BA Learning Portal Access |
Training duration (4 weeks) + 6 months Additional 6 months of access for Weekday Program 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. |
6 months access to videos and 3 months access to question bank |
| Compatible on all devices | Yes | ? |
| Convenient virtual live online classes for professionals | Yes, both weekend (Sat and Sun) and weekday options are available | 4 Continuous days |
| Can attend from anywhere in the globe? |
Yes 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. |
Restricted to certain geographies (US - Central Time Zone) |
| Live classes and trainers | ||
| Instructor-led live sessions |
40 hours with exam prep tutorials Additional 12 hours of tutorials for Weekday Program (Total 52 hours) |
35 hours |
| Assured CBAP qualified trainers | Yes | Yes |
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Industry expert trainers who are part of BABoK v3.0 authoring team and exam setting committee |
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 |
| Focused exam preparation help | ||
| Dedicated Exam Model Question Discussion duration | 780+ mins | ? |
| Access to 1 hour Exam prep tutorials for 6 months (# of Q & A sessions) |
12 sessions Additional 12 sessions for Weekday Program |
? |
| Total number of questions | 2100+ (~90% more) | 1100 |
| # of simulations | 6 | ? |
| Scenario based questions for each KA | 50 | ? |
| Assessments with PSI like features | Yes | ? |
| Unlimited attempts and analysis reports | Yes | ? |
| Comprehensive Study Aids | ||
| Printable dedicated CCBA V3 Study Guide | Yes | CBAP study guide |
| Learning Videos | 100+ | Yes (Count?) |
| Faculty Presentations – In printable handout format | Yes | ? |
| Audiobooks | 6 | No |
| Flashcards | 400+ | Yes |
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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 |
| BABoK Techniques Summary | Yes | ? |
| BABoK V3 Study Tables | Yes | Yes |
| BABoK V3 Comprehensive Glossary | 600+ terms | ? |
| CCBA Preparation Tips | Yes | Yes |
| CCBA Preparation Plan | Yes | ? |
| CCBA Application simulator with 100% Past Success Rate | Yes | ? |
| 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 |
? |
| Application filling and IIBA support | Yes | ? |
| Success Rate | ||
| First Attempt Success Rate % | 97+% | ? |
| Published information on CCBA certified professionals | Yes | ? |
| Number of independent Google Reviews | 255+ | ? |
| Attractive Rewards |
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| Trailblazer Award – Cash refund | 1 month free Inner Circle Premium access worth $99 upon passing the exam within 6 months of course completion | No such reward available |
| Brand ambassador offer | Complimentary access to learning portal upon completion of tasks | No such reward available |
| Every time your referral signs up for our classes | ? | |
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