Certified Business Analysis (CBAP/CCBA) is a training course for passing the certification exams conducted by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). These are 2 different exams: Certified Business Analysis Program (CBAP) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA). The detailed study guide helps you prepare for both CBAP and CCBA certification exams simultaneously. CBAP prepares you for larger and complex roles as a business analyst whereas CCBA is ideal for those with extensive Business Analysis experience. The course content focuses on strategy analysis, solution evaluation, requirements lifecycle management, business analysis planning and monitoring, and requirement analysis and design definition. Additionally, it helps in developing soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, which are essential for successful business analysis.
Students will:
- Exploring the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM™) framework & understanding six knowledge areas
- Understanding of elicitation methods, creating requirement specifications, and conducting feasibility studies
- Ability to manage the entire lifecycle of requirements, requirement prioritization, traceability, and change management
- Evaluate potential solutions for defined requirements; assess the feasibility, viability, and suitability of different options
- Expertise in techniques used in business analysis, like data modeling, process modeling, and use case analysis
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and business intelligence tools
- Using flowcharts, data flow diagrams, and UML diagrams to create models to represent business processes
- Engage with stakeholders throughout the business analysis process; understanding their needs, expectations, and potential impacts
- Create various deliverables like requirement specifications, use case diagrams, and process models, that communicate the business analysis findings
- Improved writing skills to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation
This course prepares a student to take the IIBA Certified Business Analysis Program (CBAP) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) national certification exam.
Course Outline:
Lesson 1: Introduction
- What You Will Learn
- What Is Covered in This Book
- How to Become CBAP®/CCBA™ Certified
- How to Use This Book
- CBAP®/CCBA™: Certified Business Analys… 3.0 Knowledge Areas and Underlying
- Competencies
Lesson 2: Foundation Concepts
- What Is Business Analysis?
- Reviewing the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM™)
- Exploring the Business Analysis Knowledge Areas
- Exploring Requirements
- Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects
- Perspectives on Business Analysis
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 3: Controlled Start: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 4: Controlled Start: Strategy Analysis
- Strategy Analysis
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 5: Overarching Tasks: Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 6: Controlled Middle: Elicitation and Collaboration
- Requirements Elicitation
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 7: Controlled Middle: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 8: Controlled End: Solution Evaluation
- Solution Evaluation
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 9: Underlying Competencies
- Essential Skills of Effective Business Analysts
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 10: Five Perspectives on Business Analysis
- The Agile Perspective
- The Business Intelligence Perspective
- The Information Technology Perspective
- The Business Architecture Perspective
- The Business Process Management Perspective
- Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
Lesson 11: Appendix A: Advice on Completing Your Exam Application
- The Competency-Based Certification Model
- CBAP® Experience Requirements
- CCBA™ Experience Requirements
- Calculate Your Experience Hours
- Additional Exam Eligibility Requirements
- The Exam Application Process
Lesson 12: Appendix B: Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements
- Review the Six Knowledge Areas
- Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements
Lesson 13: Appendix C: Mapping Techniques, Stakeholders, and Deliverables to
- Knowledge Areas and Tasks
- Techniques
- Stakeholders
- Deliverables
Lesson 14: Appendix D: Summary of Business Analysis Techniques
- Business Analysis Techniques
Lesson 15: Appendix E: Summary of Business Analysis Outputs
- Business Analysis Outputs
All necessary course materials are included.
Certification(s):
This course prepares a student to take the IIBA Certified Business Analysis Program (CBAP) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) national certification exam.
