A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)

A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) is the collection of knowledge within the profession of business analysis and reflects current generally accepted practices. As with other professions, the body of knowledge is defined and enhanced by the business analysis professionals who apply it in their daily work role. 

The BABOK® Guide describes business analysis areas of knowledge, their associated activities and the tasks and skills necessary to be effective in their execution. The BABOK® Guide is a reference for professional knowledge for business analysis and provides the basis for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) and the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) certifications.

BABOK® Guide Translations

The BABOK® Guide has been translated into Japanese, Portuguese, German, and as of October 29, 2012 will also be available in French


BABOK® Guide Purchases

The BABOK® Guide is available in print and PDF form. IIBA® Chapters, Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) vendors, Sponsors, and Corporate Members are entitled to a discount on bulk purchases of the BABOK® Guide from IIBA, in print or PDF. Please contact bokorders@iiba.org to place an order.

PDF Version

IIBA Members

IIBA members are entitled to a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide PDF for their own personal and professional use. If you are an IIBA member, please click here to download your BABOK® Guide PDF.

Non-members

Individuals who are not members of IIBA can purchase a copy of the BABOK® Guide PDF for $29.95 USD. Or you can join IIBA and download your complimentary copy once your membership registration is complete.

To join IIBA, visit IIBA Membership.

Purchase your copy of the BABOK® Guide v2 PDF for $29.95. You may use a credit card or your PayPal account to make your purchase. Once you have completed your payment, you will be sent a download link allowing you to access your copy of the PDF. Please be aware that the link will expire one week after purchase.

*Individuals or organizations located in Canada purchasing IIBA products and services that are subject to GST/HST will be charged the applicable tax rate.

If you have any questions regarding your purchase, please contact bok@iiba.org.

Bulk Purchases

Purchasers of 10 or more copies of the BABOK® Guide PDF will receive a discount on their purchase.

This discount will be automatically calculated and applied when the quantity is entered.

If purchasing for use within an organization, for example, posting the BABOK® Guide on the company intranet, IIBA requires that a license be purchased for each business analysis practitioner who will have access to the BABOK® Guide. For more information about licensing agreements and pricing, please contact bokorders@iiba.org.

The BABOK® Guide Print Version

The BABOK® Guide is also available in print from distributors in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Copies can also be ordered directly from IIBA, although a minimum order of 10 copies is required.

Unfortunately, IIBA cannot presently process individual orders. Individual copies can be purchased through:

Canada: Amazon.ca 
United Kingdom: Amazon.co.uk 
United States: Amazon.com 

Copies may also be available through other online retailers and in bookstores. Purchasers outside of North America and Europe may wish to order from the Book Depository, which offers free shipping worldwide. The retail price is $59.95 USD, $69.95 CAD, or €44.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the copyright status of the BABOK®?

The terms "Business Analysis Body of Knowledge®" and "BABOK®" are registered trademarks of IIBA®. The BABOK® document is copyrighted by IIBA. If you wish to excerpt content from it, you must contact IIBA for permission. Please email bok@iiba.org with a complete description of the intended usage, including a listing of all sections or content you wish to excerpt.

May I print a copy of the BABOK® Guide for personal or professional use?

IIBA members, or purchasers of the BABOK® Guide PDF version, may print copies of the BABOK® Guide for their own use.

If you have any questions or concerns about the BABOK® Guide that were not addressed here, please contact bok@iiba.org.