IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training

About the Training

The “IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training” is a program designed for those who want to expand their business analysis skills and knowledge and acquire the necessary competencies to become a certified business analysis professional. This training is organized in accordance with the standards set by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

The training thoroughly examines business analysis techniques, applications, and processes. Participants develop their abilities to understand and apply business analysis processes and principles.

In this training, participants learn to identify business requirements and design solutions. They reinforce business analysis skills such as process improvement and project management. Participants gain the skills to understand and effectively apply business analysis processes and methodologies.

The “IIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Training” provides participants with knowledge and practical skills in business analysis. The training helps participants enhance their effectiveness and success in the business analysis role.

The training program begins with the fundamentals of business analysis topics. Participants learn business analysis processes and methodologies and understand how to apply these concepts to business solutions. Throughout the training, participants learn to effectively manage business analysis processes and gain knowledge of process implementation.

In conclusion, throughout the training, participants acquire both theoretical and practical knowledge of business analysis techniques, applications, and processes. They develop the ability to effectively manage and implement business analysis processes and methodologies.

What Will You Learn?

The CBAP training covers a wide range of topics encompassing the business analysis process and applications:
  • Business Analysis Process: Stages, methods, and standards of the process
  • Applied Business Analysis: Skills to analyze and address the functional and industrial needs of businesses
  • Business Analysis Data Collection and Analysis: Skills to collect, analyze, and report on business data
  • Business Analysis Models and Diagrams: Defining business needs and requirements using business analysis models and diagrams
  • Business Analysis and Change Management: Learning how to integrate change management into the business analysis process

Prerequisites

The prerequisites for CBAP certification are as follows:
  • Business Analysis Experience: A minimum of 7,500 hours of business analysis experience is required, and this experience must be accumulated over at least 2 years.
  • Education: A minimum of 35 hours of business analysis training is required, and this training must be obtained from an IIBA-endorsed source.
  • References: At least 2 references from business analysis professionals are required, and these references must be submitted during the certification application process.
These prerequisites represent the minimum requirements for obtaining the CBAP certification, and the certification process can begin once these conditions are met.

Who Should Attend?

The CBAP training is a certification program provided by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and is designed for individuals with experience in business analysis. The following individuals may participate in the CBAP training:
  • Business analysts
  • Project managers
  • Product managers
  • Business process and business modeling specialists
  • Business and technology professionals
This training is a suitable option for professionals in the business analysis field who wish to advance their careers and obtain the CBAP certification.

Outline

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
  • Why is a Plan Needed?
  • Business Analysis Planning and MonitoringInput/output
  • Tasks Under Business Analysis, Planning and Monitoring
  • Plan Business Analysis Approach
    • Agile Principles Compared to Waterfall
    • Various Agile Methods for Project Management
      • Scrum
      • Extreme Programming
      • Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM) Framework
      • KANBAN
    • Stakeholder Engagement
      • RACI Matrix – Stakeholder Analysis
      • Illustration of a Communication Plan
      • Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders
    • Plan Business Analysis Governance
    • Plan Business Analysisof Information Management
    • Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Introduction to Elicitation and Collaboration
  • What Does Elicitation Mean?
  • Tasks Under Elicitation and Collaboration
  • Elicitation and Collaboration Input / Output
  • Prepare for Elicitation
    • Prepare for ElicitationInput / Output
    • Sometimes, A Conversation Alone Isn’t Enough
    • Conduct Elicitation Input / Output
  • Conduct Elicitation
    • Requirement Elicitation Questioning Techniques
    • Conduct Elicitation
    • Confirm Elicitation Results Input / Output
  • Confirm Elicitation Results
    • Communicate Business Analysis Information Input / Output
  • Communicate Business Analysis Information
    • Manage Stakeholder Collaboration Input / Output
    • Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Requirements Life Cycle Management
  • What are Requirements?
  • Requirements Life Cycle
  • Requirements LifecycleManagement Input / Output
  • Tasks under Requirements Lifecycle Management
  • Trace Requirements Input / Output
  • Gap in Requirements
  • Trace Requirements
    • What All Is Traced?
    • How to Record Traceability?
    • Maintain Requirements Input / Output
  • Maintain Requirements
    • Reasons for Tracing and Maintaining Requirements
    • Prioritise Requirements Input / Output
  • Prioritise Requirements
    • Why Prioritise Requirements?
    • How to Prioritise Requirements?
    • Assess Requirements Input / Output
  • Assess Requirements
    • Approve Requirements Input / Output
  • Approve Requirements
    • Getting a Sign – Offon Requirements
    • Tips for Effective Requirements Management
Strategy Analysis
  • What is Strategy Planning and Analysis?
  • Strategy Analysis
  • Strategy Analysis Input / Output
  • Tasks under Strategy Analysis
  • Analyse Current State
    • Tools for Analysing Current State to Make Strategic Decisions
    • SWOT Analysis
    • Industry Analysis – Porter’sFive Forces Model
    • Define Future State Input / Output
  • Assess Risks
    • Assess Risks
    • Define Change Strategy Input / Output
  • Define Change Strategy
  • Tools for Defining Change Strategy
    • BCG Growth/Share Portfolio Matrix
    • GE Business Screen Matrix
  • Expert BA Behaviour that helps in Executing the Task
 Requirement Analysis and Design Definition
  • Requirement Analysis and Design Definition Input / Output
  • Tasks Under Requirement Analysis and Design Definition
  • Specify and Model Requirements Input / Output
    • Specify and Model Requirements
    • Verify Requirements
    • Validate Requirements
    • Define Requirements Architecture
    • Define Design Options
    • Analyse Potential Value and Recommend Solution
  • Paralysis of Analysis
  • Useful Techniques to Avoid Paralysis of Analysis
  • Responsibilities of Business Analyst in Requirement Analysis and Design Definition
Solution Evaluation
  • Understand Solution Evaluation
  • Tasks Under Solution Evaluation
  • Measure Solution Performance
  • Analyse Performance Measures
  • Assess Solution Limitations
  • Assess Enterprise Limitations
  • Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value

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