Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
BABOK® Guide 2.0 is now available!
The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) 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®) Certification.
BABOK® Guide Purchases
The BABOK® Guide is available in print and PDF form. IIBA® Chapters, Endorsed Education Providers (EEP™), 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 PDF copy of the BABOK® Guide for their own personal and professional use. If you are an IIBA member, please click here .
Non-members
Individuals who are not members of IIBA can purchase a PDF copy for $29.95 USD. Or you can join IIBA and download your complimentary copy once your membership registration is complete.
To join IIBA, click here.
To purchase your PDF copy of the BABOK® Guide v2.0 for $29.95, click here. You may purchase a copy using a credit card or through your PayPal account. 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.
Please note: On July 1, 2010, the Canadian Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) takes effect for Ontario and British Columbia. As of this date, payments for any IIBA products and services that are subject to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or HST will be charged based on the new GST/HST rates and regulations.
If you have any questions regarding your purchase, please contact bok@iiba.org.
Bulk Purchases
Purchasers of 10 or more copies of the PDF copy of the BABOK® Guide 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.
Print Version
The BABOK® Guide is also available in print from distributors in the United States and 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
Updated March 31, 2009
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® for personal or professional use?
IIBA members, or purchasers of the PDF version of the BABOK®, may print copies the BABOK® for their own use.
If you have any questions or concerns about the BABOK® that were not addressed here, please contact bok@iiba.org.