IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
expert in minutes from 15,000 CVs with the power of AIStrong requirements capture, clear stakeholder communication, and structured analysis are what this certification stands for. It signals a freelancer who can turn unclear needs into precise, testable requirements and keep scope under control. Get fast, precise matching with vetted CPRE-certified freelancers.
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Silvia B.
Last position:
Business Consultant - Product Management Banking at Aareal Bank AG
- Focus on optimizing and further developing the internal customer EBICS application
- Functional and technical consulting for Aareal First Financial Solutions AG on EBICS standard products and applications in the areas of operations and further development, as well as project-related communication with external development partners and the product manufacturer to implement the corresponding technical optimizations
- As the functional coordinator, providing advice on content-related and regulatory requirements as well as technical prerequisites and requirements, and bringing these together at the functional level
- Consulting on the use of EBICS formats
- Reviewing the current EBICS standard for optimization and further development potential
- Analyzing the current state to identify development potential and deriving appropriate recommendations for action while considering regulatory requirements
- Conducting EBICS tests throughout the project
- Functional responsibility for requirements management and, in this context, recording and documenting requirements for such tests
- Designing a functional and sustainable test management system
- Conducting and evaluating tests
- Consulting on sustainable quality assurance and audits
- Project language: German and English
- Tools/Methods: MS Project, MS Office, MS Visio, TestRail, Confluence, Jira, Business Logics Bankkrecher, Business Logics Test Data Generator, Business Logics Banking Tool, Business Logics Test System, DBEAVER, Squirrel, Unix Virtual Machines, WinSCP, Kitty, Putty, various Aareal Bank products, Online Banking Portal, Aareal Sign, core banking system, SAP Blue Eagle, SAP RE-FX, Aareon Wodis Sigma, Haufe Real Estate Wowinex, GAP Group Immotion, UTS Karthago, SAP IS-U/Waste, SIV kVASy, various EBICS clients
Paulina H.
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Cornelsen
- Leading distributed, international team in complex delivery environment (EN/DE)
- Managing multi-stakeholder setup across business and tech
- Driving end-to-end product delivery from backlog to release and operations
- Coordinating releases and ensuring stable product operation (incl. 2nd level support)
- Leading migration of legacy systems into scalable target architectures
- Owning and developing core systems for digital and print production
- Establishing and optimising product management processes (Kanban, refinement, backlog management)
Georgi S.
Last position:
Founder & Executive Advisor | Transformation, Governance & Interim Management at STOEV Enterprises
- Established and lead STOEV Enterprises as an independent management and strategic advisory firm
- Advisory focus on transformation, governance, organizational development, program management and interim management
- Structuring complex situations and developing clear decision-making foundations for management and leadership bodies
- Developing and further enhancing governance, organizational and operating models
- Executive sparring and management advisory on strategic, organizational and operational issues
- Managing and supporting complex transformation, change and implementation initiatives
- Supporting program and portfolio management, prioritization, roadmaps, risks, dependencies and management reporting
- Taking on interim management and leadership responsibilities to stabilize and further develop organizations and initiatives
- Combining a strategic management perspective with a pragmatic, execution-focused approach
- Focus on customer orientation, service excellence and alignment between management, business units, IT, customers and external partners
- Advisory services in IT transformation, IT governance, service & operations management, infrastructure and platform services, as well as sourcing and supplier governance
- Experience in complex, technology-driven and regulated organizations, as well as in the Swiss federal environment
Kathrin S.
Last position:
Requirements Engineer at Governikus GmbH & Co. KG
- Impact: Structured requirements analysis and quality assurance as a foundation for the further development of a software solution.
- Analysis, documentation, and coordination of requirements. Conducting stakeholder analyses, interviews, and workshops to gather and validate requirements. Conducting requirements reviews and working closely with business departments and development teams.
Techniques & Tools: Requirements Engineering, Stakeholder Management, Workshop Facilitation, System Context Modeling, Requirements Reviews, Quality Scenarios, Miro, Jira, Confluence
Christian S.
Last position:
Standardization of equipment, software and processes for DACH/SOE region at Neuroth AG
- Scope development and project planning
- Stakeholder management
- Process analysis and adaptation
- Development of reporting structures
- Establishment of joint communication structures
- Training concept
- Order processing and cost tracking
Tobias W.
Last position:
IT Consultant, Co-Founder at PRONT GmbH
- Technical product ownership for a global customer portal in the indoor climate sector, including API integrations, backend connectivity, and expansion of digital customer services
- Developed the solution architecture and AI use cases for a claims management platform, integrating it into the enterprise architecture for a leading insurance company
- Developed the target operating model and led the implementation of the global investment platform for an investment bank
- Developed the target operating model and platform strategy for a new digital health platform for a health insurance company
- Developed the platform strategy, defined use cases, and built the data architecture for a digital health platform of a health insurance company
Peter D.
Last position:
Security Consultant at Public-law institution of the city administration
- Requirements management, process planning, interface function, ISMS setup, and documentation
- Setup and establishment of an ISMS according to ISO 27001 and establishment of emergency management / ITSCM
- Coordination of the circumstances with the public-sector IT service provider
- Consideration of KRITIS relevance within the scope and implementation of a B3S
- Development of requirements for document control and the continuous improvement process
- Preparation of relevant project documents
- Analysis of existing processes and preparation of guidelines
- Requirements gathering for ISMS and ITSCM and coordination with the IT service provider, including definition of interfaces
- Analysis of communication processes and escalation paths
- Review of documents for risk management, ISMS, emergency preparedness, and emergency response
- Redesign of the complete documentation and preparation of new relevant documents
- Development of necessary rules, policies, and concepts
- Interface between customer and service provider to ensure document quality
- Coordination of protection needs with specialist departments, particularly regarding KRITIS relevance, and planning of resulting measures
- Development of preventive measures to minimize the risk of data center outages in scenarios such as pandemics or ransomware attacks
- Definition of the test strategy for IT emergency exercises
- Initiation of necessary awareness training measures for specialist departments
- External Information Security Officer
- Introduction of document control
Nikola N.
Last position:
Founder and CEO - Senior Business Analyst at fintechno AI GmbH
- Business analysis
- Requirements engineering
- System design
- Various insurance projects
- Technology stack: msg.Billing (in-/ex-collection)
- Product: Pay-per-use car insurance based on blockchain and OBD-II real-time telemetry with AI
Ulysse Brice M.
Last position:
Agile Quality Engineer & Quality Master at Die Mobiliar
- Test strategy design
- Continuous defect tracking and documentation
- Test case creation and execution for performance and end-to-end tests as well as mass tests
- Responsibility for all test activities in the team
- Requirements and documentation analysis
- Agile testing based on stories, epics and features
- Test management and coordination
- Use of SAFe (PI planning, PI preparation, sprints, daily meetings, Kanban board, retrospective, review)
- Use of GitHub, Tortoise, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, MS Teams, Splunk, Swagger UI, Tosca, Rocket.Chat, Visual Studio Code, Oracle SQL Developer
- SAFe framework and project abroad
Onur K.
Last position:
Project Manager & Outsourcing Manager at SENEC GmbH (EnBW Group)
- Built a scalable nearshore IT developer hub (Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland) as an independent company through a BOT model (Build – Operate – Transfer)
- Identified, selected, and managed full-service agencies; introduced management and control mechanisms, including KPIs, SLAs, and regular service reviews
- Prepared and reviewed data processing agreements and framework contracts in coordination with Legal & Compliance; integrated regulatory requirements (including KRITIS) into process design
- Advised on cloud vs. on-premise strategies, data storage, and authorization concepts; supported Procurement with tendering and service provider evaluations
- Managed change and process harmonization between internal teams and nearshore partners; reported to executive management, CFO, and CIO
Result: Scalable IT developer hub with an audit-ready governance model, reduced operating costs, and accelerated product development.
Mark K.
Last position:
Business Analyst / Business Designer at UNIQA
- Incident analysis and troubleshooting
- Process improvements in collaboration with the business teams
- Joint design and implementation of requirements with the business department and architecture
- Planning and execution of quality management
Daniela H.
Last position:
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping at CSS Versicherung
- Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
- Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
- Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
- Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
- Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
- Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.
Matthias S.
Last position:
Cross-Functional Project Coordinator at Bundeswehr Informatik (BWI GmbH)
- PMO Lead, Security Clearance Level 2 (SÜ2) cleared
- Reported to the GMN sub-program management
- Maintenance of 25+ systems
- Functional management and coordination of the Jira setup
- Preparation of decision papers (e.g., project planning, governance model, communication plans, controlling models, roles and responsibilities matrices)
- Development of program-wide knowledge management using Confluence; creation of a Jira concept
- Development of an access concept for all project tools
- Analysis of existing processes, identification of improvement potential, and design of solutions to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Development of a concept for introducing automation approaches into existing tools
- Creation of intranet articles for project marketing
- Responsible for project governance through reporting and resource planning within the sub-program
- Agile further development of the project methodology
- Gathering customer requirements (Requirements Engineering)
- Preparation and support of contract negotiations (7-year term, 500+ million budget)
Werner P.
Last position:
Industrial Innovation & Digital Product Advisory at VarionImpact
I help industrial companies in strategy and implementation of digital products.
I work with companies that see software, automation, and connected systems as core drivers of growth or are in the process of becoming exactly that. I help organizations turn technological potential into market-relevant solutions by aligning strategy, product thinking, and execution.
My work sits at the intersection of industry expertise, software, and business impact.
Christian B.
Last position:
Principal Business Acceleration & Advisory at Xebia
- Building productivity solutions for backoffice functions including case management and automated workflows in insurance
- Integration of GenAI functionality in operational processes for efficiency based on measurable KPIs
- Successfully delivering integration and data projects with agile methodology in requirements engineering, cloud native development and computing, software development, data analytics, quality management and technical documentation
- Coaching and advising clients for adoption of technologies such as use case identification, organizational impact assessment and building a business case for investments
- Advising clients on cost optimization through IT carve out and outsourcing of software product engineering
- Technologies: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, GitHub Co-Pilot, Agile/SAFe
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IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) statistics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
99%
Based on our profile pool as of 10 Sep 2026.
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Average rates for IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)
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The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
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Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 10 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (85%)
- Professional Services (52%)
- Banking and Finance (49%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Government and Administration (38%)
- Manufacturing (34%)
- Telecommunication (31%)
- Insurance (29%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the certification
What CPRE proves
The IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering, often called CPRE, shows that a freelancer knows how to work with requirements in a disciplined way. It is not about code delivery. It is about understanding needs, asking the right questions, and documenting requirements so teams can build the right thing.
Core skills
A CPRE-certified professional typically brings structure to early project work and to change-heavy delivery phases.
- Eliciting requirements from business and technical stakeholders
- Writing clear, testable, and traceable requirements
- Managing conflicts, scope changes, and priorities
- Supporting reviews, validation, and stakeholder alignment
- Using common requirements engineering methods and notations
Typical profiles
CPRE is common among business analysts, requirements engineers, product owners, systems analysts, and consultants who sit between business and delivery teams. Some hold it to formalize experience they already use every day. Others pursue it to build a solid base before moving into larger transformation or systems projects.
Where it matters
This certification is useful in software projects, process redesign, digital transformation, and complex product development. It is especially relevant when many stakeholders are involved or when requirements are unclear at the start. In Germany and other international teams, CPRE is often a good signal that the freelancer can work in structured, cross-functional settings and communicate precisely.
What a company gets
A freelancer with IREB CPRE is usually a safer choice when the project depends on getting requirements right before design or development starts. That person should help reduce rework, missed assumptions, and late surprises.
- Better requirement quality from the start
- More reliable stakeholder communication
- Stronger traceability from need to solution
- Cleaner handover to development and testing
Level and path
CPRE is known as a practical requirements engineering certification with different progression levels in the IREB track. The Foundation level is the best-known entry point and is often what companies mean when they ask for CPRE. Advanced levels go deeper into analysis, management, and framework topics, so the exact level on a profile matters.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE)? Start with the answers below.
A freelancer holding the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) has proven structured knowledge of requirements work. That includes eliciting needs, documenting them clearly, and keeping them traceable through delivery. It signals someone who can reduce ambiguity before a team commits to design or development.
CPRE is the umbrella certification name used by IREB, and many people refer to the Foundation level when they say CPRE. In practice, companies often expect the basic professional standard in requirements engineering when they see the acronym. If a profile lists a higher level, it should be read as a more advanced step in the same certification path.
The IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) is most useful in projects where requirements are complex, changing, or shared across many stakeholders. That includes software delivery, digital change, process improvement, and system integration. It is especially valuable when a team needs clear documentation before implementation starts.
IREB CPRE is a strong fit for business analysts, requirements engineers, product owners, system analysts, and consultants. It also helps freelancers who regularly translate business goals into technical requirements. If your work depends on asking better questions and writing precise outcomes, this certification is relevant.
Requirements engineering is the core focus of the certification. In practice, that means stakeholder analysis, elicitation, specification, validation, and change handling. It also covers traceability and the ability to keep requirements consistent as a project evolves.
A candidate preparing for CPRE should study requirements engineering concepts, common methods, and the language of structured specification. Practical experience helps a lot, because the certification rewards clear thinking more than memorized theory. Good preparation usually combines reading, exercises, and work with real or realistic requirement scenarios.
For the IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE), the entry path is generally accessible and centered on knowledge and understanding rather than formal job titles. The exact structure depends on the level within the IREB scheme. Renewal and progression should always be checked against the current IREB rules, especially if you are looking at an advanced level.
CPRE is more specifically centered on requirements engineering than many broader business analysis credentials. It goes deep on elicitation, specification, validation, and traceability. If your company needs someone to shape the requirement base itself, CPRE is a very relevant signal.
The average hourly rate for freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 859 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE), 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) are German (100%), English (97%), and French (24%).
The most common industries among freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) are Information Technology (85%), Professional Services (52%), and Banking and Finance (49%).
The most common business areas among freelancers with IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) are Information Technology (94%), Project Management (89%), and Product Development (78%).
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