Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (IREB) – CPRE Foundation Level

The Foundation Level encompasses the elicitation of requirements with appropriate documentation, requirements verification and validation as well as their management throughout the end-to-end product life-cycle. It is worthwhile to the advanced beginner in Requirements Engineering to achieve foundation level certificate in requirements engineering as it provides the core knowledge of this topic. Successfully clearing the CPRE examinations will equip the participants with an independent and internationally recognized qualification. CPRE certification helps in being independent of specific problem domain and solution technologies along with being language independent.

• Introduction and Overview of Requirements Engineering
• Fundamental Principles of Requirements Engineering
• Work Products and Documentation Practices
• Practices for Requirements Elaboration
• Process and Working Structure
• Management Practices for Requirements
• Tool Support

CPRE Foundation Level - Syllabus

• Professionals working with Requirements Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Software and systems development
• Professional who is demanding in terms of quality and professionalism

A person with a CPRE FL certificate

• is familiar with the terminology of Requirements Engineering/Business Analysis and Requirements Management,
• understands the basic techniques and methods of Requirements Engineering and their application,
• is familiar with the most established notations for requirements.

• Multiple-choice examination consisting of 45 questions.
• Duration: 75 mins.
• To pass the exam you have to score at least 70.00 percent of the total points.
• Mode: Electronic and pen paper based.
• Proctored examination.
• During the examination no aids (training documents, books, telephone, etc.) except for language dictionaries are permitted. Sheets of paper used for scribbling may not be taken out of the room.

If the examination takes place in a language that is not the native language of the participant, an extension of the examination can be requested. The duration of the exam may be extended as follows:

• Foundation Level: from 75 minutes to 90 minutes

CPRE Foundation Level - Examination regulations

1. When can I get the examination invite?
One day before the schedule of the examination.

2. How do I pay the fees for training?
Online mode.

3. What are the benefits of the CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOR REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING (IREB) – CPRE Foundation Level?

• Understand the foundations of requirements engineering
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the domain, methodology and available techniques
• Understand the elicitation of requirements with appropriate documentation, requirements verification and validation as well as their management throughout the end-to-end product life-cycle

4. Is there any refund policy for the paid fees?
Please refer to Cancellation and Refund policy page.

The CPRE concept gives you maximum flexibility regarding your preparation. We recommend a classroom training course: alternatively you can prepare via online training or self-study.

The exam is usually taken subsequent to a classroom training course. It can also be taken in a test center - at a later time and independently of your choice of preparation.