Business analysis is not just about specifying requirements or creating documentation. It is a strategic role that requires maturity, experience and the ability to make sound decisions in a dynamic business environment. More and more professionals – business analysts, product owners, change managers, consultants or project managers – are reaching for IIBA® certification to confirm their competence in leading complex change initiatives and working with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation.
IIBA® – CCBA™/ CBAP™ Exam Prep is a training programme accredited by IIBA® – the International Institute of Business Analysis™ – a global organisation that has been setting standards in business analysis for over 20 years. The training prepares you for the internationally recognised Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA™), the second level of the IIBA® certification pathway, designed for those with a minimum of two years’ experience in business analysis, and the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP™), the highest level of IIBA® certification, proving expert competence in the field.
During the training, participants deepen their understanding of the BABOK® Guide, learn to apply its knowledge in practice and develop the key competencies needed for positions of greater responsibility. The programme focuses not only on understanding analytical tasks and techniques, but also on soft skills – such as communication with stakeholders, workshop facilitation or decision-making in an uncertain environment.
The IIBA® – CCBA™/ CBAP™ Exam Prep training is officially approved by the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and Inprogress is recognised as an Endorsed Training Provider.
Purpose of the training
- preparation for CCBA™ and CBAP™ certification,
- discuss the six BABOK knowledge areas: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation and Collaboration, Requirements Life Cycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis and Design Definition and Solution Evaluation,
- discuss the techniques described in the BABOK and understand their importance in the context of conducting analytical activities.
Target group
- individuals with experience in business analysis who wish to validate their competence through advanced level certification,
- business analysts, systems and business architects delivering complex projects and working with multiple stakeholder groups,
- ECBA™ certified individuals who wish to continue their development path within the IIBA® standards,
- Product Managers and those in hybrid roles, combining analytics with other areas of responsibility,
- business consultants outside of analysis who want to structure their operations and gain industry recognition,
- trainers and educators in the area of business analysis who wish to formally validate their competences,
- Professionals in combined roles such as Project Manager, Tester, Quality Assurance (QA) specialist, Change/Transformation Manager, UX/Service Designer,
- Candidates preparing for the IIBA® – CCBA® or CBAP® examination.
Note: Training materials and the certification exam are in English; therefore, a working proficiency in English is required to understand the presented concepts and to solve the exam tasks.
Prerequisites for participation in the training:
- Knowledge of the Business Analysis Standard,
- Basic knowledge of the IIBA organisation, the structure of the BABOK® Guide and the IIBA certification,
- Knowledge of the BABOK® structure: knowledge areas, tasks, techniques and key business analysis artefacts,
- Understand the basic concepts of business analysis, including the definition of a business analyst and the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM) concept,
- Knowledge of the list of competencies indicated in the BABOK® Guide,
- and/or participation in the IIBA® – ECBA™ Exam Prep training course.
Benefits
- Preparation for the CCBA™ or CBAP™ examination as required by the IIBA®,
- Arrangement of knowledge and experience in relation to the BABOK® standard,
- Development of analysis skills at a strategic and organisational level,
- Practical guidance, materials and support for planning learning,
- Sharing experiences with other advanced practitioners,
- Increased professional credibility through recognised certification,
- Step into leadership and expert roles in business analysis.
Exam and certification
- non-mandatory exam,
- exam purchased separately by participant, directly from Accreditor,
- pass threshold: IIBA does not provide a passing threshold. The score depends on the average score of the passers and is given on a scale: lower, comparable, higher. The participant is evaluated separately in each area of knowledge,
- language of the exam: English,
- mode: online,
- closed book – no use of teaching aids,
- date: after completing the training, participant can select exam date from the options provided by the Accreditor,
- validity of the certificate: 3 years,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
CCBA™ exam
- multiple-choice, multiple-response questions test with scenario questions,
- number of questions: 130,
- duration: 180 minutes.
CBAP™ exam
- multiple-choice, multiple-response questions test with scenario and case study type questions,
- number of questions: 120,
- duration: 210 minutes.
Please note that CBAP™ exam preparation is delivered at Inprogress in 2 training courses: IIBA® – CCBA™/ CBAP™ Exam Prep and IIBA® CBAP™ Case Study Questions Exam Prep.
Training programme
MODULE 1 – Overview of the knowledge area: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- Plan Business Analysis Governance
- Plan Business Analysis Information Management
- Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
MODULE 2 – Overview of the knowledge area: Elicitation and Collaboration
- Prepare for Elicitation
- Conduct Elicitation
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
MODULE 3 – Overview of the knowledge area: Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Trace Requirements
- Maintain Requirements
- Prioritize Requirements
- Assess Requirements changes
- Approve Requirements
MODULE 4 – Overview of the knowledge area: Strategy Analysis
- Analyze Current State
- Define Future State
- Assess Risks
- Define Change Strategy
MODULE 5 – Overview of the knowledge area: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Specify and Model Requirements
- Verify Requirements
- Validate Requirements
- Define Requirements Architecture
- Define Design Options
- Analyze potential Value and Recommend Solution
MODULE 6 – Overview of the knowledge area: Solution Evaluation
- Measure Solution Performance
- Analyze Performance Measures
- Assess Solution Limitations
- Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
