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New Level 2 and 3 exam launch date 

• New competency-based exams for Levels 2 and 3 will be available at all test centres that offer IIBA certification exams on September 30, 2016. 

Last date for BABOK^® Guide v2 exam 

• Current exams for CBAP^® and CCBA^® are aligned to v2 of BABOK^® Guide and will only be available up to and including September 22, 2016.

IIBA will waive the 3-month wait period for current exams 

• Effective immediately, IIBA is waiving the 3-month wait requirement for those who have not passed the exam aligned to BABOK^® Guide v2. This will allow you take the exam twice, if needed, by the end of day on September 22. 

Recertification timelines

• Current CCBA^® and CBAP^® certified individuals will be automatically grandfathered to Level 2 and Level 3, respectively, and you are not required to take the new exams. You will be required to recertify as per the current process prior to September 30 and a revised recertification process will be communicated after September 30. 

Apply for Your Certification Now Before the New Program is Available in September 

• Although the new certification program and the revised certification exams will be available in September 2016, there is no need to wait to become certified. Experience the benefits of certification and obtain your certification now. The current IIBA certification exams are aligned with BABOK^® Guide v2 and are available up to and including September 22. All certified practitioners on the current exams will continue to have their credential recognized after the revised certification program is implemented. 

• Current applicants - If you applied and were approved to take the current exams, you will be able to take the new exams without having to reapply through the new online application. Important: Please remember the date you are registered to take the exam to ensure you prepare for the correct version of the exam!  Additional test spots will be available over the next few months at Prometric test centres that offer the IIBA certification exams up to and including September 22 to meet the increase demand for those planning on taking the current exams.  Spots are filled on a first come first served basis. Learn more about how to apply.