Business Analysis

 

Business Analysis is a disciplined approach for introducing and managing change. Business Analysis is distinct from financial analysis, project management, quality assurance, organizational development, testing, training and documentation development.  Business Analysis involves understanding the structure, policies, and operations of an organization to recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals.

 

CBAP®/CCBA Certification Preparation Course

21 contact hours – 21 CDU’s/PDU's *

 

Overview

Accelerate your preparation for the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) or the Certificate of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exam by attending this exam preparation course. Designed, created and delivered by CBAP® senior instructors, this course provides a fast-paced approach and concentrates on key areas of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) release 2.0 with useful exercises to reinforce the concepts detailed in the BABOK®. This course will also assist you in finding and documenting the gaps in your knowledge so you can leave the course knowing exactly where you need to focus your study time prior to sitting for the exam.

 

We Guarantee Success

We guarantee that you will pass the CBAP® or CCBA exam. If you take the exam within 3 months of the class and do not pass or you are unable to take the exam within 3 months of the class, please notify us in writing. If you were an open enrollment student, you can re-take our open enrollment class at no charge (travel not included) and we will give coaching on any areas needing improvement. You are responsible for all materials for the re-take.

 

Length

Traditional Classroom - 3 days

Virtual Classroom - 6 Sessions (3.5 hours each)

 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify key principles, activities, tasks, techniques, and tips described in the BABOK® version 2.0.

• Practice the 4 general types of questions that appear on the exam and understand how to answer them.

• Cite the core knowledge areas, their tasks, techniques, and outputs.

• Measure your ability to successfully complete the exam through practice exams and sample questions in each knowledge area.

• Understand tricky sample questions through guided discussion.

• Develop a personal test preparation strategy ulitizing accelerated learning and test-taking tactics.

 

Includes Exam Preparation Study Pack:

• A comprehensive 400+ page preparation study guide loaded with key terms, tips, and techniques to help you prepare for the CBAP® exam.

• Free 90-day subscription to our online CBAP® or CCBA study exam simulator (with over 900 randomized questions and detailed answer explanations).

• 150-question “take home” exam simulation with detailed answer explanations, combined with the online study exam provides a focused continuing learning experience.

• In-class exams with realistic practice questions and answer explanations.

• Class discussions that dissect practice questions to learn how to analyze and answer them.

 

Audience

This course is designed for anyone who wishes to pass the CBAP or CCBA certification exam

 

Pre-requisites

• Fulfillment of the IIBA® requirements Business Analysis experience

• Download the BABOK® 2.0 from www.theiiba.org website and review prior to class.

• For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the exam within 3 months of taking the course.

 

Skill Level

• Intermediate

 

Format

To assimilate the vast amount of information needed to pass the CBAP® exam, there is a mixture of lecture, discussion, exercises, and several practice exams in the course. Be prepared to answer practice tests to simulate the exam, with discussions about why answers were correct or incorrect. Many students find this one of the most helpful parts of the class. You will also learn methods of recall and retention to help retain critical information needed to pass the CBAP® exam.

 

Content

• Introduction to CBAP® Certification

  • Overview of certification process, requirements, and application tips

  • CBAP® Exam overview

  • 21 proven exam-taking tactics and tips to reduce anxiety and increase result

• BABOK® Framework

  • 7 key Knowledge Areas

  • BABOK® Terminology

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Business Analysis Planning And Monitoring

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Planning the Requirements Approach

  • Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders

  • Deciding how Requirements will be Managed and Traced

  • Estimating BA Activities

  • Planning of BA Communications

  • Determining Requirements Metrics for Monitoring and Reporting

  • Techniques for Planning

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Requirements Elicitation

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Prepare for Elicitation

  • Conduct Elicitation Activity

  • Document Elicitation Results

  • Confirm Elicitation Results

  • Techniques for Elicitation

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Requirements Management and Communication

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Manage Solution Scope and Requirements

  • Manage Requirements Traceability

  • Maintain Requirements for Re-Use

  • Prepare Requirements Package

  • Communicate Requirements

  • Techniques for Requirements Management and Communication

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Enterprise Analysis

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Define Business Need

  • Assess Capability Gaps

  • Determine Solution Approach

  • Define Solution Scope

  • Define Business Case

  • Techniques for Enterprise Analysis

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Requirements Analysis

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Prioritize Requirements

  • Organize Requirements

  • Specify and Model Requirements

  • Define Assumptions and Constraints

  • Verify Requirements

  • Validate Requirements

  • Techniques for Analysis

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Solution Assessment and Validation

  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs

  • Assess Proposed Solution

  • Allocate Requirements

  • Assess Organizational Readiness

  • Define Transition Requirements

  • Validate Solution

  • Evaluate Solution Performance

  • Techniques for Solution Assessment and Validation

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Underlying Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

  • Behavioral Characteristics

  • Business Knowledge

  • Communication Skills

  • Interaction Skills

  • Software Applications

  • Practice Exam Questions & Review

• Test-Taking Strategies

  • The exam process: what to expect

  • Study and test tips

  • Creating your own test prep strategy

  • Discuss simulated “take home” exam and online study exam strategies

  • Re-certification

 

Class Logistics

Traditional Classroom

• Classes are held in 3 consecutive days, typically running 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Virtual Classroom

• Sessions are scheduled in 3 ½ hour blocks of time in the morning, afternoon, or evening (Central Time/USA). Check registration information for class dates and times.

• Classes are delivered over the internet. A broadband internet connection is necessary, but no additional software is needed. You will be provided a link to access the virtual sessions.

• A microphone and speakers using a VoIP connection or a telephone connection is necessary to hear and speak during the virtual sessions.

• Check for specific connection requirements and look for the item marked “Q: What are the system requirements for attending a Webinar?”.

 

Public Class Tuition:

Traditional Classroom

            3 Days - $1995.00

Virtual Classroom

            3 or 6 Sessions -  $1250.00

 

* Students may earn 2.1 CEUs from Auburn University for this course. An additional charge applies.

 

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