The book covers all knowledge areas from the BABOK(R), Third Edition, and is designed to be a study guide for the CBAP(R) certification from IIBA(TM). It includes over 300 sample questions. It is also usable for those seeking the PMI-PBA(R) certification. This book is a complete business analysis handbook combining the latest standards from the BABOK(R) case study examples and exercises with solutions. It has usable tools and techniques, as well as templates ready to be used to develop solid requirements to be the cornerstone for any successful product development.
Designed to be a study guide for the CBAP certification from IIBA, this book contains exercises, case studies, and solutions, along with tools, techniques, best practices and templates to help business analysis professionals in their everyday tasks. --
The bestselling CBAP/CCBA study guide, updated for exam v3.0 The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exams offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Detailed coverage encompasses all six knowledge areas defined by the Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation, Requirements Management and Communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Solution Assessment and Validation, including expert guidance toward all underlying competencies. Real-world scenarios help you align your existing experience with the BABOK, and topic summaries, tips and tricks, practice questions, and objective-mapping give you a solid framework for success on the exam. You also gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment, featuring review questions, electronic flashcards, and four practice exams to help you gauge your understanding and be fully prepared exam day. As more and more organizations seek to streamline production models, the demand for qualified Business Analysts is growing. This guide provides a personalized study program to help you take your place among those certified in essential business analysis skills. Review the BABOK standards and best practices Master the core Business Analysis competencies Test your preparedness with focused review questions Access CBAP and CCBA practice exams, study tools, and more As the liaison between the customer and the technical team, the Business Analyst is integral to ensuring that the solution satisfies the customer's needs. The BABOK standards codify best practices for this essential role, and the CBAP and CCBA certifications prove your ability to perform them effectively. The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition provides thorough preparation customizable to your needs, to help you maximize your study time and ensure your success.
A handy, on-the-job reference filled with real-life scenarios to help you achieve the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) certifications Key FeaturesGain expert guidance from Esta Lessing, a CBAP® trainer with over 18 years of business analysis experienceUnderstand BABOK® knowledge areas and tasks through examples and real-world scenariosLearn business analyst skills such as stakeholder engagement, strategy analysis, and requirement elicitationBook Description Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) is a certification from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) for professionals with extensive experience in business analysis. The CCBA® and CBAP® validates your proficiency in various aspects of business analysis and your ability to tackle challenging projects, work effectively with stakeholders, and identify and deliver business value. You'll start by learning about the benefits of CCBA® and CBAP® certifications for your career progression before focussing on the six core knowledge areas explained thoroughly in each chapter. These include topics such as business analysis planning and monitoring, elicitation and collaboration, requirements life cycle management, strategy analysis, requirements analysis, and design definition as well as solution evaluation. The book includes the essential underlying competencies and techniques to ensure a complete understanding of the BABOK® v3 guide content. Each chapter delves into the essential concepts and business analysis task considerations utilizing practical examples. Finally, you'll assess your knowledge through mock exam questions based on real-world case studies. By the end of this book, you'll have gained the business analysis skills needed to prepare for the certification exams and to advance in your career. What you will learnAssess the IIBA® requirements for applying for the CCBA® and CBAP® examsNavigate through the sections of the BABOK® v3 GuideUnderstand business analysis concepts, practices and analysis techniquesBe able to relate concepts, tasks, and techniques to real-world practical situationsUnderstand the application of 50 practical techniques concerning the BABOK® v3 Guide knowledge area tasksIdentify the challenges that could hinder a business analyst from delivering value and effective business solutionsWho this book is for This book is for business analysts, business consultants, trainers, project managers, and business professionals who are interested in preparing for the IIBA CBAP or CCBA exams. The book assumes business analysis experience.
The BABOK Guide contains a description of generally accepted practices in the field of business analysis. Recognised around the world as a key tool for the practice of business analysis and has become a widely-accepted standard for the profession.
This book is authored with the intention of creating a quick revision guide for IIBA Business Analysis body of knowledge (BABOK) guide v3.0 for CBAP, CCBA and ECBA certification preparation exam.We have not written this guide as an alternative to BABOK v3.0. Instead it is written as a concise and summarised version of BABOK to help you in quick revision of BABOK. What's more, we have added revision exercises at the end of every chapter.So, How to use it?This book should be used once you have gone through BABOK . Going through the 500 pages again is difficult and time consuming. This book allows you to revise quickly. The book is a total of 300 pages with around 250 pages for BABOK summarised version (50% reduction) and remaining 50 pages devoted to chapter wise exercises.The guide is meant for professionals who are planning to undertake ECBA, CCBA or CBAP certification examination.This revision guide captures the key concepts, definitions, business analysis practices as mentioned in the BABOK guide. To really understand the thought process behind this revision guide, consider your university exam and the notes you used to create for every exam. This is essentially a guide comprising of important notes. For best results, this revision guide must be picked up after you have gone through the BABOK guide once. If you are planning for ECBA certification, please read it keeping in mind the knowledge areas weightages applicable for ECBA.
All-in-One is All You Need! Get complete coverage of all the material included on the International Institute of Business Analysis CBAP exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by industry expert, trainer, and project management consultant Joseph Phillips, this authoritative exam guide fully covers the Guide to the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK). You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CBAP exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. CBAP Certified Business Analysis Professional All-in-One Exam Guide covers all exam topics, including: Business analysis planning and monitoring Eliciting requirements Managing requirements communication Working as an enterprise business analyst Analyzing and documenting project requirements Assessing and validating project solutions Managing projects The CD-ROM features Two full practice exams Video training from the author Complete electronic book
This study guide was published to assist those business analysis professionals who wish to understand the content of the A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® v3 (BABOK® Guide) or to obtain the IIBA® Entry Certificate in Business Analysis? (ECBA?) designation. This study guide will guide students through the material of the BABOK® Guide and provide explanatory material to help students understand the content in a more meaningful manner.
