CBAP Certification Prep Boot Camp

1. Welcome to Boot Camp

• Components of the CBAP® Certification
• Components of the CCBA® Certification
• Introduction to the CBAP and CCBA Examinations
• Philosophy of the Exams
• Overview of CBAP and CCBA Exam Content
• Overview of the CBAP/CCBA Prep Boot Camp

2. CBAP/CCBA Certification: The Credentials

• The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
• The CBAP Certification
• The CCBA Certification
• The Certification Application Processes
• The Examination Processes
• The Professional Code of Conduct
• The Examination Structures

3. Business Analysis and Key Concepts Overview

• What is Business Analysis?
• The Role and Competencies of the Business Analyst
• The Systems/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Project and Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Project Roles and Competencies
• Requirements Engineering Basics
• Levels of Requirements, Tool and Techniques
• Perspectives, Systems, Processes, and Actors

4. The Business Analysis Knowledge Areas

• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Elicitation and Collaboration
• Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Strategy Analysis
• Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
• Solution Evaluation

5.  Underlying Competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Behavioral Characteristics
• Business Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Interaction Skills
• Tools and Technology

6. Techniques

• Elicitation and Collaboration Techniques
• Diagramming and Modeling Techniques
• Root Cause Analysis Techniques
• Acceptance and Evaluation Definition Techniques
• Post-Project Assessment Techniques

7. Perspectives

• Agile
• Business Intelligence
• Information Technology
• Business Architecture
• Business Process Management

8. A Guide to Success on the Exams

• Review of Key Topics
• Key Tips to Remember for the Exam
• Final Test Hints and Tricks
• Practice examination