The document outlines the role and certification process for business analysts, centered around the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation. It describes the necessary qualifications, the body of knowledge (BABOK), and various knowledge areas relevant to business analysis, along with benefits and requirements for certification. Additionally, it highlights new developments, future plans for the BABOK, and recent enhancements to the certification process.

2. Introduction ToIntroduction To
Business AnalystBusiness Analyst

3. • Mission: To develop and maintain standards for the practice
of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners
• The IIBA is an international non-profit professional association
for business analysis professionals

4. • March 2004
o 37 members
o 2 countries (Canada & US)
• December 2008
o 7,791 members
o 81 chapters
o 68 countries
o 462 CBAP’s (Certified Business Analysis Professional)

5. Business AnalysisBusiness Analysis
• Business Analysis is the set of tasks, knowledge and
techniques required to identify business needs and
determine solutions to business problems.
• Solutions often include a systems development
component, but may also consist of process
improvement or organizational change.
International Institute of Business Analysis – Body of
Knowledge (BABOK)

6. A Business Analyst works as a liaison among stakeholders in
order to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate
requirements for changes to business processes, policies,
and information systems.

7. Business Analysis Body of KnowledgeBusiness Analysis Body of Knowledge
• The BABOK is the collection of knowledge within the
profession of Business Analysis and reflects generally
accepted practice
• Describes business analysis areas of knowledge, their
associated activities and tasks and the skills necessary to be
effective in their execution
• Provides the basis for the CBAP certification

8. CBAP CertificationCBAP Certification
• Qualified practitioners will receive the designation –
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)
 This certification is designed for individuals with an advanced level of
knowledge and experience
 The IIBA is considering a secondary certification to meet the needs of less
senior Business Analysts
 Membership in the IIBA is not required to take the certification
examination

9. CBAPCBAP
• A recognized expert in identifying the business needs of an
organization in order to determine business solutions
• CBAPs are acknowledged as competent individuals
performing a role which is increasingly recognized as a vital
component of any successful project

10. Benefits of CBAP CertificationBenefits of CBAP Certification
o Validation of skills and capabilities by a recognized external
authority
o Recognition by peers and management as qualified and
experienced to practice business analysis
o Confirmation of competence in the principles and practices of
business analysis
o Advanced career potential by creating a separate and distinct
career path within the information technology industry and
business community

11. Certification RequirementsCertification Requirements
 5 years (7,500 hours) of business analysis work in the last 10
years
 Demonstrated experience and expertise in at least 4 of the 6
BABOK Knowledge Areas
 Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
 21 hours of BA professional development in the last 4 years
 2 professional references

12. Work ExperienceWork Experience
• Acceptable activities include:
 Hands-on business analysis activities (as per BABOK)
 Coaching or mentoring Business Analysts with respect to
business analysis activities
 Development of an organization’s business analysis
methodology and/or best practices
 Development of business analysis training courses

13. Work ExperienceWork Experience
• Activities that will not apply include:
 Non-supervisory management of business analysis activities
(e.g., resource management, status reporting,
performance management, etc.)
 Teaching business analysis training courses
 Selling requirements tools/software
 Project Management
 Testing
 Programming

14. Knowledge AreasKnowledge Areas
• Enterprise Analysis
• Requirements Planning and Management
• Requirements Elicitation
• Requirements Analysis and Documentation
• Requirements Communication
• Solution Assessment and Validation

15. Professional DevelopmentProfessional Development
• Directly related to business analysis or its underlying
fundamentals
• IIBA endorsed education provider courses qualify – note if EEP
course
• IIBA will review course outline to determine if other courses
qualify
• Project management, programming, or testing courses will not
qualify

16. ReferencesReferences
• Must be provided by a:
 Career Manager (person who is responsible for your annual
performance review)
 Internal or external client
 Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

17. The Certification ProcessThe Certification Process
• Submit application including:
 Application form and application fee
 References
 Code of Conduct form
 Examination fee (due at least 60 days prior to exam date)
• IIBA reviews to determine if requirements are met – notifies via
e-mail within 30 days

18. Register for ExamRegister for Exam
• Approved applicant has one year to successfully pass the
exam
• Within a month of approval, e-mail from Castle Worldwide
with user ID and password to register online for a test center
and test date
• If exam is passed – granted CBAP certification
• If exam is not passed – may retake the exam once after three
month wait if still within one year eligibility

19. Current CBAP Exam BlueprintCurrent CBAP Exam Blueprint
Knowledge Area Percent of
Questions
Enterprise Analysis 22.0%
Requirements Planning and Management 22.7%
Requirements Elicitation 18.7%
Requirements Analysis and Documentation 20.7%
Requirements Communication 10.7%
Solution Assessment and Validation 5.2%

20. Certification FeesCertification Fees
• Initial fees
 $125 application fee that is non-refundable
 $325 exam fee for IIBA members
 $450 exam fee for non-members
• Rewrite fees
 $250 for IIBA members
 $375 for non-members

21. RecertificationRecertification
• Recertification is required every 3 years
• Require 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) to recertify
• Renewal fee - $85 for IIBA members and $120 for non-
members

22. Latest DevelopmentsLatest Developments
• IIBA is piloting an online application process which includes
payment of the application fee - plans are to launch the
process in March
• BABOK v2 expected to be released in March
• Plans are to begin working on the next version of the CBAP
exam in March or April 2009
• New Career Center on IIBA website for job seekers and
employers

23. BABOK v2 Knowledge AreasBABOK v2 Knowledge Areas
Business Analysis Planning and MonitoringBusiness Analysis Planning and Monitoring
EnterpriseEnterprise
AnalysisAnalysis
ElicitationElicitation RequirementsRequirements
AnalysisAnalysis
SolutionSolution
AssessmentAssessment
& Validation& Validation
Requirements Management and CommunicationRequirements Management and Communication
Underlying CompetenciesUnderlying Competencies

24. BABOKBABOK
• Identifies currently accepted practices
• Recognizes business analysis is not synonymous with software
requirements
• Defined and enhanced by the professionals who apply it
• Captures the sum of the knowledge required for the practice
of business analysis as a profession

25. What the BABOK is NOTWhat the BABOK is NOT
• It is NOT a methodology nor does it prescribe or favor a
methodology
• It is NOT a “how to” business analysis instruction manual

26. TasksTasks
• Applicable to all business analysis efforts
 “Necessary” components of business analysis
 May be executed as often as necessary
 Consistently defined inputs and outputs

27. TechniquesTechniques
• Cover different methodologies or approaches
 BPM (business process management), Agile, Iterative,
waterfall, etc.
 Usage depends on the purpose
 Understand when techniques are appropriate

28. Example Task & TechniquesExample Task & Techniques
• Task: Conduct Elicitation Activity
• Techniques:
 Brainstorming
 Requirements Workshop
 Interview
 Prototyping
 Etc.

29. Future PlansFuture Plans
• Publication of BABOK v2
 Release of electronic copy in late March 2009
 Free for IIBA members, nonmembers will be charged
 IIBA is investigating print options
• Future editions – expected every five years

30. Knowledge SharingKnowledge Sharing
• Suman Akula has successfully completed his application to sit
for the CBAP exam and is willing to answer questions about his
experience
• Is there anyone else here who has completed or is in the
process of applying to take the exam?

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