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Requirements Engineering in United Kingdom
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Three days (09:00–16:30) of hands-on practice to elicit, document, validate and manage requirements using scenarios, models and reviews.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
This course prepares candidates for the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level (CPRE FL), awarded by the International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB). It is intended for business analysts, product owners, developers, testers and subject-matter experts who work with requirements. Across three days you will practise eliciting, documenting and modelling requirements, assessing quality, and validating and managing change. Activities include stakeholder and context analysis, writing well-formed requirements and user stories, creating use-case and data/behaviour models, and building a simple traceability approach. You will work through case studies, peer reviews and exam-style questions each day. The CPRE FL exam is a closed-book test of 45 multiple-choice questions in 75 minutes, set by IREB and delivered by approved exam providers. A score of 70% or higher is required to pass. The certificate is valid for life; there is no renewal requirement. International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain the purpose, benefits and scope of requirements engineering within a project lifecycle
- Identify system boundaries, stakeholders and contexts to frame elicitation and analysis
- Select and apply appropriate elicitation techniques for different situations
- Document requirements clearly in natural language and with basic models (use cases, data/behaviour diagrams)
- Assess and improve requirements quality using common criteria and review techniques
- Validate and negotiate requirements and manage changes with traceability
- Plan a lightweight requirements management approach with versioning and tool support
- Answer CPRE FL exam-style questions confidently and know how to book the exam
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
3-day Requirements Engineering agenda
3 instructor-led days (20 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Foundations, context and elicitationRE fundamentals, system/context, and elicitation techniques
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Course orientation, objectives and exam overview
- 09:30–10:30 · RE fundamentals: principles, roles, work products and terminology
- 10:45–12:30 · System and system context: boundaries, interfaces and stakeholder analysis
- 13:30–14:30 · Elicitation techniques I: interviews and workshops (planning and facilitation)
- 14:30–15:15 · Elicitation techniques II: observation, questionnaires and prototyping
- 15:15–16:00 · Elicitation planning for a case study (technique selection and sequencing)
- 16:00–16:20 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief
- 16:20–16:30 · Daily review and Q&A
Put it into practice
Plan and run a short elicitation session for a case-study system: prepare prompts, conduct a mini-interview and capture raw notes. Consolidate findings into a stakeholder/context view.
You’ll take away
Elicitation plan and stakeholder/context summary for the case study
Day 2Documenting, modelling and qualityNatural-language documentation, model-based documentation, and quality
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Day 1 recap and key takeaways
- 09:20–10:45 · Writing clear requirements: structure, language pitfalls and templates
- 11:00–12:30 · Use cases and user stories: when to use which; acceptance criteria
- 13:30–14:30 · Modelling essentials: data (class/entity) and behaviour (state/activity) diagrams
- 14:30–15:15 · Traceability basics: identifiers, links and simple matrices
- 15:15–16:00 · Quality reviews: applying quality criteria and peer review checklists
- 16:00–16:20 · Exam-style practice questions and debrief
- 16:20–16:30 · Daily review and Q&A
Put it into practice
Transform elicitation notes into well-formed requirements and a small model set (use-case diagram plus data/behaviour model). Conduct a peer review to identify ambiguities and defects.
You’ll take away
Reviewed requirements set with accompanying use-case and data/behaviour models
Day 3Validation, negotiation and managementValidation, negotiation, change/versions, and exam preparation
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:15 · Day 2 recap and discussion
- 09:15–10:45 · Validation and verification techniques; reviews, walkthroughs and prototyping
- 11:00–12:00 · Negotiation and prioritisation: conflicts, MoSCoW and risk-based choices
- 12:00–12:30 · Non-functional requirements and constraints: capturing and testing
- 13:30–14:30 · Requirements management: baselines, versions, change control and status
- 14:30–15:00 · Tool support: simple traceability and reporting in a spreadsheet or RM tool
- 15:00–15:45 · Mock exam (timed CPRE FL-style questions) and group debrief
- 15:45–16:30 · Exam booking guidance, readiness tips and individual action plans
Put it into practice
Validate the case-study requirements through a structured review and prioritisation workshop, resolving conflicts and recording decisions. Build a lightweight change log and traceability view.
You’ll take away
Validated, prioritised requirements set with traceability and change log
Bring it all together
Certification exam: IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level (CPRE FL), awarded by International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB). 45 multiple-choice questions, 75 minutes, closed book, online proctored or at exam provider test centres. Pass mark: 70%. Validity: Lifetime; no renewal required. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 20 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 20 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level (CPRE FL): issued by International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB).
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD ≈ £2,120 |
Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD ≈ £3,405 |
Included |
Local amounts are indicative only, converted at the rate captured on 2026-10-02. You are charged in USD and your bank sets the final rate.
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites for CPRE Foundation Level; experience in business analysis, product development or software projects is helpful. Please bring a laptop for exercises and a form of photo ID if you plan to book the exam.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
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- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
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Starts
- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Starts
- Training location
- London, United Kingdom
- Local timezone
- Europe/London
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
3 days, 20 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 16:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level (CPRE FL): 45 multiple-choice questions, 75 minutes, Closed book, Online proctored or at exam provider test centres. Pass mark: 70%. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisites for CPRE Foundation Level; experience in business analysis, product development or software projects is helpful. Please bring a laptop for exercises and a form of photo ID if you plan to book the exam.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 20 contact hours to every attendee. International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB) issues the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level (CPRE FL) certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements. Lifetime; no renewal required.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of IREB. The CPRE FL exam is set by IREB and administered by approved exam providers (e.g. iSQI, Brightest, Certible).
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