The CBAP certification is offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis and is considered the gold standard certification for business analysts. To qualify for the CBAP, candidates must have 7,500 hours of business analysis experience in the last 10 years including at least 3,600 hours covering four of the six BABOK knowledge areas. The CBAP exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions covering the six BABOK knowledge areas and takes 3.5 hours to complete. Fees for the CBAP certification vary by region but include membership, application, and exam fees.