Introduction to IIBA CBAP Certification Program

Module 1 Introduction to IIBA CBAP Certification Program

Introduction to IIBA CBAP Certification Program

Agenda

What is IIBA?
IIBA- Mission and Vision

IIBA Certification Programs

CBAP Certification Requirements

Benefits of CBAP?
Introduction to BABOK Guide - Purpose, Content and KAs

Introduction to IIBA CBAP Certification Program

What is IIBA?
www.IIBA.org IIBA is an independent, non-profit professional association serving the growing field of business analysis IIBA is the first organization to offer the formal certification for business analysis professionals The IIBA mission includes the development and maintenance of standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification and recognition of its practitioners

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IIBA Mission and Vision

Mission : Is to develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners. Vision: Is to be the leading worldwide professional association for business analysts

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IIBA Certification Program

CCBA Certification of Competency in Business AnalysisTM Professional certification for business analysis practitioners who want to be recognized for their expertise and skills by earning formal recognition At least 3750 hours of hands-on business analysis experience CBAP Certified Business Analysis ProfessionalTM With at least 7500 hours of hands-on BA experience CBAP recipients are the elite, , senior members of the BA community.

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CBAP Certification Requirements

To earn the CBAP certification, applicants must meet the following criteria: Minimum 7500 hours of BA work experience aligned with (BABOK Guide) in the last 10 years Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas Minimum 21 hours of Professional Development in the past four years Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) recipient Signed Code of Conduct Refer: www.iiba.org > Certification > CBAP Designation > CBAP Handbook

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CBAP Certification Cost

Reference: CBAP Handbook > CBAP Application and Exam Process

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Why should you get Certified?

More Professional Development Opportunities Effective Business Analysis Execution Personal Recognition Increased Income

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Introduction to BABOK
A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) is the collection of knowledge within the profession of business analysis and reflects current generally accepted practices Captures the sum of knowledge within the profession of Business Analysis Areas of knowledge and skills Associated activities & tasks But is NOT a how to do business analysis instruction manual Is NOT a methodology and must not prescribe nor favor a methodology

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Knowledge Areas

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Enterprise Analysis Requirement Analysis

Determine activities necessary to complete BA effort Define Business case for a identified business need Analyzing stakeholders need to define solution that meets those needs

Requirement Communications and Management

Solution Assessment and Validation Elicitation

Ensure stakeholder and project team remain in agreement on the solution scope
Which solution best fits the needs, Identify gaps and shortcomings determine workarounds To understand actual underlying needs are understood

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Knowledge Areas and Tasks

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Relationship Between KAs

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Thank You

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