Business Agility Certification (BAPC™)
The Business Agility Professional Certification (BAPC™) is an entry-level credential from CertiProf that validates your understanding of how an entire organization, not just its technical teams, can adapt to change and stay focused on its customers, using the Domains of Business Agility model. The exam is free and online, with 20 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, and you pass with 12 correct answers (60%). Getting the official certificate and digital badge afterward is optional.
Business Agility (BAPC™)
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The Business Agility Institute describes business agility as a set of organizational capabilities, behaviors and ways of working that give a business the freedom, flexibility and resilience to achieve its purpose. It goes beyond software teams: it covers leadership, people, operations, partners and the board, all centered on the customer.
The BAPC™ helps you understand how organizations break down silos and build a culture of continuous delivery. It does not require a paid course. You study the official material at your own pace, take the exam online when you feel ready, and only pay if you decide to make your result official.
- Business agility mindset
- Customer centricity
- Customer journey mapping
- Agile leadership
- Organizational adaptability
- Breaking down silos
- Maturity assessment
How to get the BAPC™ certification
Two free steps. No sign-up fee and no credit card needed.
Download the free study guide
Study at your own pace in the language you prefer.
- Step 3: pass with 60% or moreAnswer at least 12 of 20 questions correctly.
- Step 4 (optional): make it officialClaim the official certificate and digital badge after you pass. See what is free and what is paid.
Why business agility matters
28%
of respondents say their business operations function has adopted Agile practices and principles, compared with 69% who say IT has.
Digital.ai, 17th State of Agile Report (2024)57%
of respondents who are satisfied with Agile say it brought better alignment to business needs.
Digital.ai, 17th State of Agile Report (2024)37%
of respondents unhappy with Agile adoption point to siloed teams and the resulting delays as a challenge.
Digital.ai, 17th State of Agile Report (2024)Figures come from the independent sources linked on each card.
What you'll learn
Introduction to business agility
The Business Agility Manifesto, the VUCA world, common definitions of business agility, and its main benefits and challenges.
The Domains of Business Agility
A model of 12 interacting domains across four dimensions (relationships, leadership, individuals and operations), with the customer at the center.
The customer
Understanding your customers, developing customer journeys and building trust as an intentional strategy.
Relationships
A mission-aligned workforce, an open relationship with the board of directors, and flexible partnerships with external partners.
Leadership
People management, a One Team mindset that avoids silos, and strategic agility based on an adaptive, clearly communicated strategy.
Individuals
Growth mindset, craft excellence, and ownership and accountability so that the people closest to the work drive timely decisions.
Operations
Structural, process and enterprise agility, and related practices and frameworks such as SAFe, LeSS, the Kanban Method and Beyond Budgeting.
The business agility journey
Measuring maturity in each domain and starting the journey by understanding your organization's "why."
The official study guide follows the Business Agility Institute's Domains of Business Agility model: 12 interacting domains across four dimensions, centered on the customer, with a crawl, walk, run and fly maturity scale for each domain.
Who this certification is for
- ExecutivesUnderstand what it takes for the whole organization, not just IT, to become agile.
- ManagersLead teams in a more responsive, customer-focused way.
- EntrepreneursBuild a business that can adapt quickly to market change.
- ConsultantsGain a shared model and vocabulary for helping organizations become more agile.
BAPC™ exam format
| Format | Multiple choice |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 20 |
| Time limit | 30 minutes |
| Passing score | 12 out of 20 (60%) |
| Delivery | Online, at the candidate's discretion |
| Languages | Spanish, English and Portuguese |
| Exam cost | Free |
| Certificate and digital badge | Optional, only after you pass (see below) |
BAPC™ vs. Scrum Master vs. Agile Coach
All three relate to agility, but they focus on different levels of the organization.
| BAPC™ (CertiProf) | Scrum Master | Agile Coach | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | The entire organization | A Scrum team | Individuals and teams |
| Main focus | The whole organization's ability to be agile | Team-level agility and the successful implementation of Scrum | Mentoring to improve agile maturity and performance |
Ready to go further? CertiProf's Agile Leader Professional Certification (ALPC™) focuses on organizational leadership and high-performance team management.
What is free and what is paid
Taking the BAPC™ exam costs nothing. You only pay if you pass and decide you want official proof of your result.
Always free
$0
- Official study guide in Spanish, English and Portuguese
- Online exam: 20 questions, 30 minutes
- Take it online, whenever you are ready
- No credit card needed to start
Optional, after you pass
$50 USD, one-time payment
- Official BAPC™ certificate in PDF
- Verifiable digital badge issued through BadgeClaimed
- Share it on LinkedIn, your résumé and your email signature
- Employers can verify it online
Want several certifications? See all certification options, including the bundle.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Business Agility Professional Certification (BAPC™)?
The Business Agility Professional Certification (BAPC™) is an entry-level credential from CertiProf that validates your understanding of how an entire organization, not just its technical teams, can adapt to change and stay focused on its customers, using the Domains of Business Agility model. The exam is free and online, with 20 multiple-choice questions in 30 minutes, and you pass with 12 correct answers (60%). Getting the official certificate and digital badge afterward is optional.
Who is the BAPC™ for?
It is intended for executives, managers, entrepreneurs and consultants who want to make an organization more responsive and customer-focused.
Is the BAPC™ exam free?
Yes. The BAPC™ exam and the official study material are free. You only pay US$50 if you pass and decide to claim the official certificate and digital badge.
How many questions are on the BAPC™ exam, and what score do I need to pass?
The exam has 20 multiple-choice questions with a 30-minute time limit. You need 12 correct answers (60%) to pass.
In which languages can I take the BAPC™ exam?
You can take the exam online in Spanish, English or Portuguese. The study material is available in the same three languages.
What do I receive when I get certified?
An official BAPC™ certificate in PDF and a verifiable digital badge, issued through BadgeClaimed, that you can share on LinkedIn, your résumé or your email signature. The BAPC™ digital badge complies with 1EdTech Open Badges international standards.
What does the BAPC™ exam cover?
The exam covers core business agility concepts, such as the Business Agility Manifesto, the customer at the center of the organization, organizational structures, leadership for change and the 12 Domains of Business Agility.
Is business agility only for IT or software teams?
No. Business agility covers the entire organization, including leadership, the workforce, the board, partners and operations. As the guide quotes Business Agility Institute founder Evan Leybourn, an organization can only be as agile as its least agile division.
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