COMMON Certified Business Computing Professional

If you have worked in the Business Computing field for at least five years, you are ready for the CCBCP exam. Over that time you will have developed a deep understanding of business and how IT relates to your company’s business endeavor. You also will have achieved a high level of technical knowledge. If you want to confirm the proficiency of your IT knowledge, skills, and practices in a business environment, and would like to advance your career, achieving CCBCP will give you a significant edge over your peers.

CCBCP Eligibility

In addition to the recommended five years of work experience in the field, there are prerequisites for taking the CCBCP exam. 

• You hold a current CBCA credential.
• You can provide proof of a current technical certification, as defined in the COMMON Certification Program guidelines below.

Technical Certification

Holding a technical certification demonstrates your technical competence and is an integral part of the CCBCP certification. Acceptable certifications should meet the following guidelines:

• The certification must be valid and current either at time when you sit for the CCBCP exam, or it must be achieved no later than 12 months from the date of passing the CCBCP exam.
• The certification must reflect technical Business Computing-related skills.
• The certification must be above an entry level certification from the certifying company or authority.
• Hardware or sales-related certifications do not qualify.

You may submit any other certification, degree, or other credential for consideration to the COMMON Certification Program Manager if you feel it qualifies, but does not fall under the general guidelines outlined above.  The COMMON Certification Steering Committee will make the final decision on whether or not the credential is acceptable, and that decision is final.

CCBCP Testing and Recertification

CCBCP examinations are offered at selected events around the world. The test consists of 71 questions, is taken online, has a two-hour time limit and requires a score of 61% or higher to pass.

The fee for taking the test is:

• $345 for COMMON members
• $445 for non-members

Once you have passed the test your credential will be in force for four years (starting on the passing date). Recertification is automatic, provided you complete and submit documentation that you have completed at least the minimum requirements noted in the recertification guidelines section on the next pages.