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International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB e.V.)
	International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB), the holder of the CPRE - Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering certification scheme
Formation	October 2006
Type	NPO
Legal status	Association
Purpose	Educational
Location	Karlsruhe, Germany;
Region served	Worldwide
Membership	private persons
Key people	Chris Rupp(Chair); Rainer Grau (Second Chair); Karol Frühauf (Treasurer); Emmerich Fuchs; Prof. Dr. Martin Glinz; Colin Hood; Dr. Frank Houdek; Dr. Peter Hruschka; Prof. Dr. Barbara Paech; Prof. Dr. Klaus Pohl; Suzanne Robertson; Dr. Camille Salinesi;
Employees	0
Volunteers	~100
Website	ireb.org

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The International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) e.V. was founded in Fürth in Germany in October 2006. IREB e.V. is as a legal entity based in Germany.

The IREB is the holder for the international certification scheme "Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)". The qualifications are based on syllabi and guidelines for accreditation and examination.

It is IREB's role to support a single, universally accepted, international qualification scheme, aimed at Requirements Engineering for professionals, by providing the core syllabi and by setting guidelines for accreditation and examination.

The contents of each syllabus are taught as courses by training providers, which have been acknowledged by IREB. They are globally marketed under the brand "Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering".

Each course is concluded by an examination covering the contents of the syllabus. The candidates who have successfully passed the examination receive the "Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering" certificate.

The accreditation process and certification are regulated by the steering committee of IREB.

The steering committee of IREB is built out of the personal members of IREB. Personal members of the IREB are international experts in requirements engineering from universities, economy and education.

The personal members de:Klaus Pohl (Informatiker) and de:Chris Rupp are authors of the book Requirements Engineering Fundamentals ^[1] as reference teaching book to prepare the exam "Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering" in foundation level.

Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering

The IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering is a international accepted qualification for requirements engineers and business analysts. The certification is based on a multiple-choice exam covering the freely available syllabus. The Foundation Level exam has no pre-requisites. The education program is offered in 46 countries (date: July 2013).

By July 2013, there were over 12.500 IREB Certified Professionals for Requirements Engineering in the FoundationLevel worldwide.

Syllabi

CPRE Foundation Level

The IREB Syllabus for the CPRE Foundation Level^[2] of the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering sets the following priorities:

The focus is on acquiring the necessary practical knowledge and learning the basic concepts in Requirements Engineering, with reinforcement through practical exercises. There is no intention of presenting the complete theoretical framework or current and future research activities.
The Foundation Level seeks to convey fundamentals that are equally valid for any domain, e.g. for embedded systems, security systems, classic information systems, etc. In addition, the training can cover the suitability of the presented approaches for the various domains based on their special characteristics. However, it is not a goal to present specific Requirements Engineering for a given domain.
The syllabus is not based on a specific procedural model and an associated process model that stipulate the planning, control and order of carrying out the learned concepts in actual practice. No specific Requirements Engineering or even software engineering process is emphasized.
The syllabus defines necessary knowledge of a Requirements Engineer. However, it does not elaborate on the exact interfaces between this field and other software engineering disciplines and processes. Nor is any attempt made to define other roles occurring in IT projects.
The syllabus does not attempt to convey all methods and techniques that are used in Requirements Engineering. Rather, the course represents today’s most commonly used set of methods and techniques. Above all, the course intends to inspire attendees to actively gain for more experience in Requirements Engineering on their own authority

The CPRE Foundation Level certificate is recognized by the British Computer Society as an equivalent to the BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering^[3]

The Syllabus for the CPRE Foundation Level^[2] is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Polish , Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish

CPRE Advanced Level

The CPRE Advanced Level^[4] consists of a set of modules which offer sound knowledge in specific areas of the CPRE Foundation Level Syllabus^[2]. Currently two modules are published. Contrary to the Foundation Level, the Advanced Level modules are only available in English and German.

Advanced Level Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation

Different sources of requirements are discussed along with many elicitation techniques like questioning techniques, observation techniques, creativity techniques and artifact-based techniques. Conflict resolution is supported by a variety of consolidation techniques and clear guidelines as to which situation to use which technique. Available in English and German.

Advanced Level Requirements Modeling

How to use models for requirements elicitation and documentation. The main focus is on modeling of information structures, functions, behavior and scenarios in Requirements Engineering. Available in German, English probably end of 2013.

Advanced Level Requirements Management

This module is in preparation and will be published in 2014.

Exams

CPRE Foundation Level exam

The CPRE Foundation Level exam is a multiple choice test. It can be taken in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil). The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Fondation Level^[5]

For the CPRE Foundation Level exam there are no prerequisites a candidate has to fulfill in order to take the exam. Training is not mandatory, self-study is possible. A practice exam for the CPRE Foundation Level is available^[6]

The CPRE Foundation Level certificate is valid unlimited, there is no need for recertification.

CPRE Advanced Level exam

The CPRE Advanced Level exams are composed of a multiple choice test (similar to the Foundation level) and a written assignment which has to be elaborated by the candidate after he has passed the multiple choice test. It can be taken in English and German. The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Advanced Level^[7]

For the CPRE Advanced Level exam a candidate has to hold a CPRE Foundation Level certificate as a prerequisite in order to take the exam. The BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering^[3] is accepted as an equivalent to the CPRE Foundation Level certificate. Training is not mandatory, self-study is possible. A practice exam for the CPRE Advanced Level Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation is available^[8]

The CPRE Advanced Level certificate is valid unlimited, there is no need for recertification.

References

^ Klaus Pohl / Chris Rupp (2011). Requirements Engineering Fundamentals. http://books.google.de/books?id=TQSfeMr-T94C: Rocky nook. ISBN 978-1-933952-81-9. {{cite book}}: External link in |location= (help)CS1 maint: location (link)
^ ^a ^b ^c IREB e.V. "Syllabus CPRE FL – Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.
^ ^a ^b British Computer Society. "Certificate in Requirements Engineering". bcs.org. British Computer Society.
^ IREB e.V. "Syllabus CPRE AL – Adcanced Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.
^ IREB e.V. "Examination Regulations for the CPRE Foundation Level" (PDF). ireb.org. IREB e.V.
^ IREB e.V. "Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.
^ IREB e.V. "Examination Regulations for the CPRE Advanced Level" (PDF). ireb.org. IREB e.V.
^ IREB e.V. "Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.

Literature

Pohl, Klaus; Rupp, Chris (2011). Requirements Engineering Fundamentals. Rocky Nook. ISBN 978-1-933952-81-9. {{cite book}}: External link in |publisher= (help)

External links

[PohlRupp-1] Klaus Pohl / Chris Rupp (2011). Requirements Engineering Fundamentals. http://books.google.de/books?id=TQSfeMr-T94C: Rocky nook. ISBN 978-1-933952-81-9. {{cite book}}: External link in |location= (help)CS1 maint: location (link)

[CPRE-FL-2] IREB e.V. "Syllabus CPRE FL – Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.

[BCS-RE-3] British Computer Society. "Certificate in Requirements Engineering". bcs.org. British Computer Society.

[CPRE-AL-4] IREB e.V. "Syllabus CPRE AL – Adcanced Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.

[5] IREB e.V. "Examination Regulations for the CPRE Foundation Level" (PDF). ireb.org. IREB e.V.

[6] IREB e.V. "Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.

[7] IREB e.V. "Examination Regulations for the CPRE Advanced Level" (PDF). ireb.org. IREB e.V.

[8] IREB e.V. "Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level". ireb.org. IREB e.V.

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 By July 2013, there were over 12.500 IREB Certified Professionals for Requirements Engineering in the FoundationLevel worldwide.
+=== Syllabi ===
-The CPRE has been introduced to the Business Analyst Community in an article of Stefan Sturm<ref>{{cite web|last=Sturm|first=Stefan|title=A Guide to the Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)|url=http://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/A-Guide-to-the-Certified-Professional-for-Requirements-Engineering-CPRE.aspx|work=Modern Analyst|publisher=Modern Analyst Media}}</ref>
+==== CPRE Foundation Level ====
-=== Exam ===
-==== CPRE Foundation Level exam ====
-The '''CPRE Foundation Level exam''' is a multiple choice test. It can be taken in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil). The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Fondation Level<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Examination Regulations for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/IREB%20CPRE-FL%20Examination%20Guide%20English%20-%201st%20Sep%202010.pdf|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
-A practice exam for the CPRE Foundation Level is available<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/CPREFLPracticeExamination.zip|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
-==== CPRE Advanced Level exam ====
-The '''CPRE Advanced Level exams''' are composed of a multiple choice test (similar to the Foundation level) and a written assignment which has to be elaborated by the candidate after he has passed the multiple choice test. It can be taken in English and German. The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Advanced Level<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Examination Regulations for the CPRE Advanced Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/IREB_Examination_Regulations_AL_V1.6_EN.pdf|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
-A practice exam for the CPRE Advanced Level ''Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation'' is available<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/CPREAL_EC_PracticeExamination.zip|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
-=== CPRE Foundation Level ===
 The IREB Syllabus for the CPRE Foundation Level<ref name=CPRE-FL>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Syllabus CPRE FL – Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/en/syllabi/foundation-level.html|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref> of the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering
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 * The syllabus does not attempt to convey all methods and techniques that are used in Requirements Engineering. Rather, the course represents today’s most commonly used set of methods and techniques. Above all, the course intends to inspire attendees to actively gain for more experience in Requirements Engineering on their own authority
-The CPRE Foundation Level is recognized by the British Computer Society as an equivalent to the [http://certifications.bcs.org/content/ConTab/50 BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering]
+The CPRE Foundation Level certificate is recognized by the British Computer Society as an equivalent to the BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering<ref name=BCS-RE>{{cite web|last=British Computer Society|title=Certificate in Requirements Engineering|url=http://certifications.bcs.org/content/ConTab/50|work=bcs.org|publisher=British Computer Society}}</ref>
 The Syllabus for the CPRE Foundation Level<ref name=CPRE-FL /> is available in 6 languages: English, French, German, Polish , Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
-=== CPRE Advanced Level ===
+==== CPRE Advanced Level ====
 The CPRE Advanced Level<ref name=CPRE-AL>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Syllabus CPRE AL – Adcanced Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/en/syllabi/advanced-level.html|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref> consists of a set of modules which offer sound knowledge in specific areas of the CPRE Foundation Level Syllabus<ref name=CPRE-FL />. Currently two modules are published. Contrary to the Foundation Level, the Advanced Level modules are only available in English and German.
-==== Advanced Level Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation ====
+===== Advanced Level Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation =====
 Different sources of requirements are discussed along with many elicitation techniques like questioning techniques, observation techniques, creativity techniques and artifact-based techniques. Conflict resolution is supported by a variety of consolidation techniques and clear guidelines as to which situation to use which technique. Available in English and German.
-==== Advanced Level Requirements Modeling ====
+===== Advanced Level Requirements Modeling =====
 How to use models for requirements elicitation and documentation. The main focus is on modeling of information structures, functions, behavior and scenarios in Requirements Engineering. Available in German, English probably end of 2013.
-==== Advanced Level Requirements Management ====
+===== Advanced Level Requirements Management =====
 This module is in preparation and will be published in 2014.
+=== Exams ===
+==== CPRE Foundation Level exam ====
+The '''CPRE Foundation Level exam''' is a multiple choice test. It can be taken in 5 languages: English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese (Brazil). The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Fondation Level<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Examination Regulations for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/IREB%20CPRE-FL%20Examination%20Guide%20English%20-%201st%20Sep%202010.pdf|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
+For the CPRE Foundation Level exam there are no prerequisites a candidate has to fulfill in order to take the exam. Training is not mandatory, self-study is possible. A practice exam for the CPRE Foundation Level is available<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/CPREFLPracticeExamination.zip|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
+The CPRE Foundation Level certificate is valid unlimited, there is no need for recertification.
+==== CPRE Advanced Level exam ====
+The '''CPRE Advanced Level exams''' are composed of a multiple choice test (similar to the Foundation level) and a written assignment which has to be elaborated by the candidate after he has passed the multiple choice test. It can be taken in English and German. The details of the exam are regulated in the exam regualtions for the CPRE Advanced Level<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Examination Regulations for the CPRE Advanced Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/IREB_Examination_Regulations_AL_V1.6_EN.pdf|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
+For the CPRE Advanced Level exam a candidate has to hold a CPRE Foundation Level certificate as a prerequisite in order to take the exam. The BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering<ref name=BCS-RE/> is accepted as an equivalent to the CPRE Foundation Level certificate. Training is not mandatory, self-study is possible. A practice exam for the CPRE Advanced Level ''Requirements Elicitation & Consolidation'' is available<ref>{{cite web|last=IREB e.V.|title=Practice Examination for the CPRE Foundation Level|url=http://www.certified-re.de/fileadmin/IREB/Pruefungen/CPREAL_EC_PracticeExamination.zip|work=ireb.org|publisher=IREB e.V.}}</ref>
+The CPRE Advanced Level certificate is valid unlimited, there is no need for recertification.
 ==See also==
 * [[Requirements engineering|Requirements Engineering]]
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 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
+* [http://www.modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2559/A-Guide-to-the-Certified-Professional-for-Requirements-Engineering-CPRE.aspx ''A Guide to the Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering'' Article on Modern Analyst by Stefan Sturm]
 * [http://www.ireb.org Homepage of the International Requirements Engineering Board]
 * [https://www.isqi.org/en/certificates.html The iSQI certification page]
 * [http://www.tuv-sud.com/academy/examination-institute/portfolio/ireb-cpre-examination CPRE exam page of TÜV]
+* [http://www.personenzertifizierung.ch/en/informatik/requirements-engineering/ CPRE exam page of the Swiss Association for Quality]
-* [http://certifications.bcs.org/content/ConTab/50 BCS Certificate in Requirements Engineering]
-* [http://www.saq.ch/de Homepage of the Swiss Association for Quality (German)]
 ==Literature==