CBAP Exam Preparation Overview
The profession of Business Analysis continues to experience unprecedented growth and recognition in both a predictive and adaptive project environment. A consequence of this growth is increased reliance upon Business Analysts to deliver requirements with a focus on value. As companies increasingly adopt Business Analysis frameworks and practices the demand for knowledgeable practitioners increases.
The International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) has launched a certification program to globally recognise professionals in the field of business analysis. The multi-tiered program recognises Business Analyst Professionals who can demonstrate knowledge, skill, ability and their support of the growth of the profession.
Our intention is not to teach participants how to perform Business Analysis tasks or produce Business Analysis deliverables, but to guide you through the certification process, and prepare you for the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) exam.
PM-Partners 5-day certification program provides participants with the required 35 Professional Development Hours for the CBAP Application process. Our course also provides participants with an approach to studying for the CBAP exam.
GAVIN OTTO
To prepare experienced Business Analysts for the task of passing the CBAP certification exam, with minimum disruption to current work duties.
A key benefit of this combined offering includes practical study tips that range from participating in study groups, use of flash cards and undertaking sample exam questions.
The course focuses on creating the appropriate mindset required to understand and deal with the situations presented by exam questions, as well as how to critically analyse the practices, tools and techniques required (and expected) of empowered Business Analysts in the global marketplace. Candidates at a CBAP level are encouraged to approach their exams in a similar fashion and prepare strategies for successful attainment of their desired credential.
KEY TOPICS
- Setting the Scene
- How to Study with the BABOK® Guide
- Knowledge Area: Business Analysis Key Concepts
- Knowledge Area: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Knowledge Area: Elicitation and Collaboration
- Knowledge Area: Requirements Lifecycle Management
- Knowledge Area: Strategy Analysis
- Knowledge Area: Requirements Analysis & Design Definition
- Knowledge Area: Solution Evaluation
Note: for each Knowledge Area the following will be explored:
Overarching Theme
- Key Terms to focus on
- Application of Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)™
- Relationship to Other Knowledge Areas – Input / Output Diagram
- Tasks Overview
- Techniques
- Knowledge Area Sample Set of Exam Questions
Exam Simulation
- 3.5-hour exam (120 multiple choice questions)
- 3.5-hour exam review
Trainers of this course will use a practical delivery approach to provide participants with a ‘hands-on’, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Understanding and recall techniques and a blend of uniquely designed study aids are used to guide participants to the successful completion of the CBAP exam.
Courses are facilitated by our expert team and can be conducted onsite or at our premises. All courses can be customised to suit your requirements.
Materials: A comprehensive participant handbook and the BABOK Guide is provided along with:
- Practice exam questions and answers
- A tool to guide participants through the application process
- A poster demonstrating the relationships between knowledge area inputs and outputs
On day 5 of the course participants will have the opportunity to write a practice exam and receive feedback on their results so that they may continue their studies in areas that are most relevant to their exam preparations.
Our participants receive email support throughout the study process.
Note: participants attending the weekend course will conduct the practice exam in their own time after Day 4. Weekend courses are conducted over two full weekends.
This course prepares candidates to sit the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam. Participants may, at the end of this program, register to undertake the proctored online examination which consists of:
- 120 multiple choice questions based on a case study
- 3.5 hours duration
It is competency-based and aligned with BABOK Guide Version 3.
IIBA is a non-profit organisation whose vision is to be the leading world-wide professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of Business Analysis, and for the certification of practitioners. PM-Partners group is an Endorsed Education Provider of IIBA™.
This course is aligned to the BABOK Guide v3.0 knowledge areas and can assist in preparation for the CBAP Certification.
DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Participants who have been awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP)® credential by the Project Management Institute (PMI)® are eligible to earn PDUs for their participation in this course as follows:
- Weekday course (5 days): 35 PDUs (35 Technical)
- Weekend course (4 days): 28 PDUs (28 Technical)
Eligibility requirements, defined by IIBA, for the CBAP Certification are:
- 7500 hours of business analysis work experience in the last 10 years.
- Minimum of 35 hours of professional development hours in the last 4 years. This course counts towards this eligibility requirement.
- Two references from a career manager, a Certified Business Analyst Professional, or a client.
- Agreement with the CBAP Code of Conduct
Participants should currently meet these requirements prior to attending this course.
It is recommended that a review of the current version of the BABOK Guide v3.0 be undertaken prior to attending the course. If you are (or become) a member of IIBA, you will be eligible to receive a softcopy version of the BABOK Guide for personal use.
It is also recommended that prior to taking this course you consider beginning your application process for the exam so that your trainer may guide you in the completion of the application.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
Sydney courses are held at 45 Clarence Street, Sydney.
Melbourne courses are held at 123 Queen Street, Melbourne.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
No. This course is a preparation course only. At the conclusion of this course, participants will register with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) to undertake the CBAP exam at an additional cost.
However, you do receive a Completion Certificate from PM-Partners group to verify that you have achieved the 35 hours of professional development, which forms part of the eligibility requirements for the CBAP certification.
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This course is designed for experienced Business Analysts who are pursuing the CBAP Certification.
Course Information
Duration:
- Weekday - 5 days
- Weekend - 4 days
Development Units:
- Weekday - 35 PDUs
- Weekend - 28 PDUs
Exam: No exam. This is a preparation course for the CBAP exam.
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