There is no question that taking any test can be an extremely stressful experience. The good news is, there are some tips you can use to help ease this high level of tension. From utilizing the CCBA question bank, to practicing breathing techniques, use the tips here to help you get ready and ace your next exam.
Now how does one get ready for CCBA® certification without burning oneself out?
Two essential components that will allow you to master CCBA® are:
Clarity on the concepts of BABoK
Attempt sufficient preparatory questions.
The good news is, there are some tips you can use to help ease this high level of tension. From utilizing the CCBA question bank, to practicing breathing techniques, use the tips here to help you get ready and ace your next exam.
The systematic approach to succeed in CCBA are as follows:
Step 1.Attend Prep workshop – 24 hours of prep session over 4 weeks
Week 1
Go through e-learnings provided by Adaptive. Adaptive’s e-learning takes about 8 hours of time to complete. This has pre-recorded video lectures.
During the instructor led workshop, pay keen attention to concepts discussed, tips provided and chapter end quizzes.
Make sure you fill-in all missing elements in the Study Guide. This helps in remembering key concepts that BABoK tries to explain.
Step 2.Go through BABoK and update Study Guide – 14 hours
Week 5
Do a thorough reading of BABoK once and note aspects which are difficult for you. You can reach out to your trainer for clarifying any aspect which is not understandable to you.
Pay attention to knowledge areas as 80+% questions come from knowledge areas.
Add information to CCBA Study Guide as per your understanding of BABoK.
Step 3.Fill-up application and submit in IIBA – 4 hours
Week 6
Take help of Adaptive CCBA Application Simulator available on our learning portal SuXeed. We have spent more than 100 hours of effort in making sure your application process is a smooth affair. Once you submit the application its approved/rejected within few hours usually. Once the approval is received you will be asked to pay 125 USD and you will get a booking id.
This booking id is essential to book the exam time with Prometric.
Step 4. Book time with Prometric – 2 hours
Week 7
Using the booking id obtained from IIBA site after successfully submitting the application book the exam date in Prometric site.
It’s quite straight forward there, you need to select the exam name, location and date and go ahead with the booking. There is no need of payment again here since you would have already paid on IIBA site while completing the application.
Step 5. Go through practice tests – 20 hours
Week 8 and 9
Adaptive provides 500+ drill questions and 6 full length CCBA simulation practice tests. Go through all of them.
We also provide a reference of the rationale behind the correct options.
Review rationale provided in the sample quizzes.
At any point in time, if you have a doubt, do write to your trainer.
Add information to Study Guide as per your understanding of question banks.
Step 6. Revise Study Guide – 12 hours
Week 9
Go through the updated Study Guide as the final preparation.
Step 6.Take exam – 6 hours
Week 10
You are ready to take the exam. Choose a day when you are relaxed, a Monday is better or a day after few days off is always preferred. Friday is not recommended after a working week.
Please remember to carry something to eat and drink since it’s a long exam.
Remember to carry at least 2 government issued identity proofs with you.
See the exam center in map ahead of time and also plan to reach the exam center at least 45 mins before the exam start time.
Go for the test. Do not over burden yourself.
Success will be in your hand.
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