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CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

By : Esta Lessing
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CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

By: Esta Lessing

Overview of this book

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.

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Table of Contents (19 chapters)
Preface
Preface
Who this book is for
What this book covers
To get the most out of this book
Get in touch
1
Planning for Success
Planning for Success
Benefits of the CCBA® or CBAP® designations
Visualization as a powerful study tool
Key concepts for creating a good study plan
Your study plan framework
Summary
Knowledge quiz
Free Chapter
2
Exam Application Requirements
Exam Application Requirements
A competency-based certification model
CCBA® application requirements
CBAP® application requirements
Additional requirements for CCBA® and CBAP® applicants
The exam
Summary
Knowledge quiz
3
Study Tools
Study Tools
BABOK® v3.0 Guide structure
Summary
Knowledge quiz
4
What to Expect From the Exam
What to Expect From the Exam
Exam blueprints
Question types
Summary
Knowledge quiz
5
Business Analysis Foundation Concepts
Business Analysis Foundation Concepts
Understanding business analysis
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Key terms
Stakeholders
Requirements classification schema
Requirements and designs
Summary
Knowledge quiz
6
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Understanding Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Plan Business Analysis Approach
Task: Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Task: Plan Business Analysis Governance
Task: Plan Business Analysis Information Management
Task: Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Summary
Knowledge quiz
7
Elicitation and Collaboration
Elicitation and Collaboration
Understanding elicitation and collaboration
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Prepare for Elicitation
Task: Conduct Elicitation
Task: Confirm Elicitation Results
Task: Communicate Business Analysis Information
Task: Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Summary
Knowledge quiz
8
Requirements Life Cycle Management
Requirements Life Cycle Management
What is Requirements Life Cycle Management?
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Trace Requirements
Task: Maintain Requirements
Task: Prioritize Requirements
Task: Assess Requirements Changes
Task: Approve Requirements
Summary
Knowledge quiz
9
Strategy Analysis
Strategy Analysis
What is Strategy Analysis?
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Analyze Current State
Task: Define Future State
Task: Assess Risks
Task: Define Change Strategy
Summary
Knowledge quiz
10
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
What is Requirements Analysis and Design Definition?
Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Specifying and modeling requirements
Task: Verifying the requirements
Task: Validating the requirements
Task: Defining the requirements architecture
Task: Defining the design options
Task: Analyzing the potential value and recommending a solution
Summary
Knowledge quiz
11
Solution Evaluation
Solution Evaluation
What is Solution Evaluation?
Business Analysis Core Concept Model™
Task: Measure Solution Performance
Task: Analyzing Performance Measures
Task: Assessing Solution Limitations
Task: Assessing Enterprise Limitations
Task: Recommending Actions to Increase the Solution Value
Summary
Knowledge quiz
12
Underlying Competencies
Underlying Competencies
What are the underlying competencies?
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Exploring behavioral characteristics
Business knowledge
Communication skills
Interaction skills
Exploring tools and technology
Summary
Knowledge quiz
13
Techniques (Part 1)
Techniques (Part 1)
Techniques for the exam
Acceptance and evaluation criteria
Backlog management
Balanced scorecards
Benchmarking and market analysis
Brainstorming
Business capability analysis
Business cases
Business model canvas
Business rules analysis
Collaborative games
Concept modeling
Data dictionary
Data flow diagrams
Data mining
Data modeling
Decision analysis
Decision modeling
Document analysis
Estimation
Financial analysis
Focus groups
Functional decomposition
Glossary
Interface analysis
Interviews
Summary
14
Techniques (Part 2)
Techniques (Part 2)
Item tracking
Lessons learned
Metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Mind mapping
Non-functional requirements analysis
Observation
Organizational modeling
Prioritization
Process analysis
Process modeling
Prototyping
Reviews
Risk analysis and management
Roles and permissions matrix
Root cause analysis
Scope modeling
Sequence diagrams
Stakeholder lists, maps, or personas
State Modeling
Surveys or questionnaires
SWOT analysis
Use cases and scenarios
User stories
Vendor assessments
Workshops
Summary
15
Mock Exam Questions: Case Studies
Mock Exam Questions: Case Studies
Case study 1 – Global online platform
Case study 2 – Offender management system
Case study 3 – Health and fitness app
Case study 4 – Business case for a retail company
Answers
16
Mock Exam Questions: Theory
Mock Exam Questions: Theory
Questions
17
Your Future with a Success Mindset
Your Future with a Success Mindset
Planning your next salary increase
Understanding the process
Summary
18
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Study Tools

In this chapter, you will learn about the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, better known as the BABOK® v3 Guide. This is the standard set by the IIBA® as the ultimate definition of, and guidelines for, what the business analysis profession entails. Both the CCBA® and CBAP® exam questions are based predominantly on what is covered in this body of knowledge, which makes this an essential study tool for you. This chapter outlines the unique structure of the BABOK® and acts as an essential foundation for navigating the BABOK® Guide. We will cover the following topics:

  • BABOK® Guide sections
  • Knowledge areas
  • Underlying competencies, techniques, and perspectives
  • How to use this study guide

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

  • Navigate through the main sections of the BABOK® Guide
  • Define what each knowledge...
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