The International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) develops and maintains the training, including curricula and the associated examinations. This IREB CPRE Foundation course is the introduction to the IREB training framework. Find out more at IREB.

There are no formal requirements for participation in this training. Basic knowledge of IT and software engineering is recommended but not essential.

Yes, the examination fee is included in the total price of the training course.

If you need a second attempt, this will be on us in the 1st year after the training.

Yes, the course includes both theoretical content and lots of practical exercises.

The course offers a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Yes, after successfully completing the exam you will receive an official certificate.

After completing the course, you will receive a certificate of participation from Obvious Works.

Our participants have an above-average success rate, and we are happy to provide more precise figures on request.

Yes, all required training materials are included in the price in digital form.

Yes, our Trainer are experienced specialists with extensive practical experience.

Yes, we offer special conditions for group bookings. Simply make a get in touch with us.

Absolutely, the course is designed in such a way that it is understandable even for beginners in the field of requirements engineering.

Our training material is regularly updated to cover the latest developments in the field.

Yes, we offer aftercare and support for our participants. Simply send us a get in touch with us.

Yes, we offer you a satisfaction guarantee with the possibility of a refund under certain conditions.

Yes, in addition to our satisfaction guarantee, we offer you a free online refresher within one year of your training. This means you can take part or all of the course online a second time if you wish.

The IREB defines the curricula, examinations and examination criteria. Training companies such as Obvious Works can be accredited by IREB if their training materials follow the official curricula and training standards.

The certifications are carried out by separate, licensed certification bodies in the individual countries.

We have been working successfully for years with Certiblea renowned certification body for online examinations. It conducts the examination and awards the certificates.

There is the "IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (Foundation Level)"which is the introduction to requirements engineering training.

There is also the "Agile Primer"which teaches you how to use the basics, especially in an agile environment.

The Advanced Level consists of four independent modules "Elitivation & Consolidation", "Requirements Modeling", "Requirements Management" and "RE@Agile".

Regarding the Expert Level, IREB writes: "Expertise means knowledge and experience at the highest level, which is acquired in a long and individual process. Consequently, there is no Expert Level syllabus or training. You can find more information directly at IREB.

Please look directly at the official examination regulations. With all our certification courses, we prepare you intensively for the exam as part of our training.

No, attending our IREB CPRE Foundation course is not a prerequisite for taking the exam.

However, training is recommended as it conveys the content in a more in-depth form and at the same time ensures practical application within exercises.

You can currently take the IREB CPRE Foundation exam in German, English, Chinese, Dutch, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.

However, we recommend that you take the exam in the same language in which you attended the training and read the IREB handbook.

If you are not taking the exam in your native language, you can apply to extend the exam time from 75 to 90 minutes.

The IREB CPRE training provides the necessary knowledge for the systematic analysis and preparation of requirements in a practical way.

A properly conducted requirements analysis is the basis for successful software development projects. Without correct requirements, the risk of expensive planning errors increases enormously. Solid methodological knowledge helps to minimize such risks.

By successfully passing the exam and obtaining your certificate, you can prove your competence in requirements management and enhance your CV. 

Yes, in addition to the actual requirements, we also go into detail about stakeholder management.

No, the training modules are developed and maintained by the International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB). However, the large number of certified individuals shows that IREB has now become a de facto standard for requirements engineering.

You can find detailed statistics directly on the IREB Website.

The IREB CPRE certification is valid for an unlimited period of time.

By the end of 2023, more than 90,000 people worldwide will have been certified. This shows that more and more IT professionals see requirements engineering as a core competence. At the same time, the certification of individuals has become an important competitive standard.

You can find detailed statistics directly on the IREB Website.

As a participant, you can book certified IREB training courses in Switzerland with Obvious Works, among others. We are an accredited provider and work closely with the IREB and the Swiss IREB community.
Other providers include large academies or training service providers such as Digicomp, which also have IREB & RE training courses in their portfolio (e.g. IREB Foundation & AI in RE course as a package). You can also register directly with IREB in the Training calendar get an overview of the next training dates of accredited providers.

What sets us apart is that we offer practical relevance, modern tools (Miro, virtual breakouts, etc.) and flexible formats (face-to-face, remote, hybrid, in-house) - and we ourselves are active in the SIG AIREB (= IREB Special Interest Group AI).

All official IREB training courses, such as those offered at Obvious Works, conclude with a certified exam (via a licensed examining body) so that you receive an official IREB certificate.
Our offer always includes the exam fee in the price, and we coordinate the exam process via Certible (our partner organization for online exams).

If you are explicitly looking for offers, you should make sure that they are IREB-accredited are guaranteed at Obvious Works.

Yes - at Obvious Works we conduct our IREB training courses mainly in German, including practical exercises, case studies and group work.

Our trainers bring real project solutions with them, we use modern collaboration tools such as Miro, virtual breakout rooms and current case studies to link theory directly with practice.
If you wish, the course can also take place hybrid or remotely in German or English - depending on your needs.

At Obvious Works, we make a conscious effort to ensure that our IREB training courses are practice-oriented - with many examples and use cases from real projects:

• In the courses, we bring a variety of practical examples from different domains, which we analyze, discuss and adapt together.

• If you wish, you can bring your own practical project examples to the course. We will discuss these in plenary and in small group discussions - so you can combine theory directly with your everyday life.

• The training and certification is particularly suitable for project staff and project managers who want to professionalize their requirements work.

• In addition, we offer coaching sessions and workshops that allow you to deepen what you have learned and apply it to specific projects.

Note: We do not work directly in your real projects - but we are happy to support you in how you can implement the methods immediately in your environment

At Obvious Works, exam preparation is an integral part of our IREB courses - not just an "add-on". That's how we design it:

• At the end of the training, we conduct a mock examination - including full evaluation, discussion of the solutions and open discussion of difficult questions.

• Every day there are short recaps of the previous day's content - consolidated in compact summaries and interactive quizzes to consolidate knowledge.

• In addition, we provide all participants with our AI-supported exam preparation course, which we are continuously developing. This includes practice questions, adaptive learning scenarios and analyses of typical sources of error.

With this mix of classic exam exercises, targeted repetitions and innovative aids, we ensure that you are optimally prepared for the certification.

Obvious Works offers all training courses on a modular and flexible basis:

• Classroom courses at real locations in Switzerland.

• Pure online courses via Zoom or comparable tools - with interactive elements such as breakout rooms, live exercises, etc.

• Hybrid formats in which participants are connected both on site and remotely.

• In-house option: we come to your company or you book with us - with the option of remote support for dispersed teams.

• If you can't find a suitable date, you can refer to our Waiting list come - we will inform you as soon as a new date is available.

Obvious Works specializes in exactly that:

• For companies (from approx. 6 participants) we offer customized in-house training courses - tailored to the customer's context, tools, processes and projects.

• We adapt the focus (e.g. RE in an agile environment, domain-specific requirements, interfaces with AI) in a targeted manner.

• We combine training with practical workshops at the customer's premises and coaching phases for implementation in the environment.

• Thanks to our close connection to SIG AIREB and our expertise in AI-supported RE (see publications by Michael Mey), we offer content that is future-oriented.

• Companies also receive support in implementing the methods in everyday life, e.g. in Scrum projects or in hybrid development landscapes.

At Obvious Works, personal support is a core element:

• Our groups are deliberately limited so that trainers can respond individually to participants' questions.

• Before and after the course, we offer coaching-type consultation hours in which you can bring in specific cases from your context.

• Participants receive access to documents, examples and tools that they can continue to use independently, with support from trainers in case of uncertainties.

• If you wish, we can run a mentoring program alongside the course to support you during and after certification.

Obvious Works has received a lot of positive feedback from Swiss participants - our courses are rated very highly, especially for their practical relevance, interaction and teaching methodology.

As we operate locally in Switzerland, we are particularly familiar with the requirements and expectations here.

If you would like to see references from Swiss customers or testimonials on our website or on LinkedIn: we will be happy to provide you with these.

Practical case studies are a central component of our methodology:

• In each module, we integrate realistic case studies from various sectors (e.g. finance, healthcare, industry) and from current projects.

• We enable you to bring in your own projects/cases and guide them through the phases of RE with the support of the trainer.

• After the course, you can deepen your case studies in workshops with trainer process support.

• We also use interactive tools such as Miro to collaboratively process and visualize case studies.

Yes - at Obvious Works, you can always apply for a Waiting list if no suitable date (date / format / language) is currently available.

As soon as a new course is planned, we will inform you immediately - and check with you which format (face-to-face, remote, hybrid) would be ideal.
This way you can secure a place early on without having to constantly check for dates.

Here you will find an online magazine in English on the subject of requirements engineering. The magazine is published four times a year and reports in detail on current topics from this specialist area.

Yes, our IREB CPRE Foundation Level Course is Recognized by the RAV. We have the necessary evidence and experience in dealing with course applications and will be happy to support you with the application process.

As a rule, you will need a course description, the IREB Factsheet, an offer and the trainer's profile. We will be happy to send you all the necessary documents. Once you have successfully completed the course, we will fill out your AMM certificate and forward it directly to the RAV.

In most cases, the RAV covers the full cost of the course, including examination fees. The Invoices are issued directly to the RAVas soon as your course application has been approved.

Yes, even if many appointments on site in Zurich take place, we regularly offer Online courses via Zoom on. If you cannot find a suitable date, please contact us - we will be happy to check individual options.

Experience shows that the approval of a course application takes between 3 and 10 working daysdepending on the region. We recommend booking the course early - free of charge and without obligation.

You can contact us directly at any time by e-mail or Contact form reach. We know the process with the RAV well and can help you uncomplicated and fast continue.