Introduction
This business analysis course is designed to help professionals gain new skills and expertise in advanced documentation, effective planning and creation of business solutions. This CBAP exam preparation course aligns to the high standards set by IIBA® and will ensure continued success in the field of business analysis. Professionals with CBAP business analyst certification will be able to stay relevant with rapid changes in the IT industry and competencies in all aspects of business analysis.
Exam and Certification
How do you become a CBAP® certified professional?
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Becoming a certified professional can be accomplished in just a few easy steps.
- Obtain a formal CBAP® training from an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider like MSys Trainig.
- Acquire the IIBA membership and apply for the CBAP® exam online on CBAP’s official website, for a total fee of $450.
- Upon passing the exam, you will be awarded the CBAP® certification from IIBA
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What are the prerequisites for the CBAP® Certification?
The IIBA-CBAP® course requires:
- Minimum 7500 hours of work experience in the last 10 years, 900 hours of which should be in four out of the six BABOK® Guide Version 3 Knowledge areas
- A minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the past four years
- Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional - CBAP®
- A Signed Code of Conduct
For more details please visit: http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/certificationlevels/level3-cbap.aspx
FAQ's
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Where can I take the classes to prepare for the exam? Does IIBA® offer classes?
MSys Trainig offers CBAP® Exam Prep classes throughout the year. We offer online self-learning courses and online classroom training. The IIBA® does not provide any classes or training. -
How can I get a copy of the BABOK® book to study?
IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA® member, you can download BABOK® Version 3 for your individual reference from IIBA® website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF for $29.95. -
What are other resources available for learning the concepts other than the BABOK® Guide?
The BABOK® Guide is the ideal resource and provides most of the reference materials. We also recommend using MSys Trainig’s CBAP® Certification course materials, which are highly focused on the exam. -
Where can I access the practice exams? Does the IIBA® provide practice tests?
MSys Trainig is an Endorsed Education Provider and offers CBAP® exam simulations / mock test papers. We provide around 700 questions in our CBAP® Online Study Exam. The IIBA® does not provide sample tests. -
How do I sign up for the exam? How much does it cost?
Certification requires a two-step process.- First, you must submit your application with the application fee (non-refundable) and pass the initial screening process for the CBAP® exams.
- Once the IIBA® assesses your qualifications for the exam, you should schedule a date for the exam with the official testing agency. You will receive an email with the instructions once your reservation is approved. You can visit http://www.iiba.org/Certification-Recognition/certificationlevels/level3-cbap.aspx or the complete process.
- The application fee is $125 and is non-refundable (i.e. regardless of whether your application is approved or declined).
- The exam fee is $325 for IIBA® members and $450 for non-members.
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What is the structure of the CBAP® BABOK® v3 exams?
The CBAP® exam has a time limit of three and a half hours and consists of 120 multiple choice questions. The questions are based on case studies (one to one and a half pages of information) with multiple questions about each case. The exam assesses the candidate’s practical applications of the defined competencies for this Level 3 certification in the IIBA® Certification framework. -
After completion of the application, how long does it take to get approved?
The IIBA® will notify you that your application is being processed within two weeks of receiving the application. The IIBA® assesses the application for completeness of the certification requirements and will notify you of the results within 21 days of receiving the application via email. -
Is it mandatory to have experience in all of the knowledge areas to apply?
Yes. You are required to have 900 or more hours in at least four of the six core Knowledge Areas to apply for CBAP® certification. -
Is it necessary to complete the required 25 hours of PD?
Yes. 25 hours of professional development (PD) training are required before you may submit your application. However, you do not need to submit a course certificate with your application. -
Do I need to retake the exams to remain certified?
You do not need to retake an exam unless your certification has lapsed. However, CBAP® professionals are required to complete the IIBA® Continuing Certification Requirements (CCR) program. For this, CBAPs should have a minimum of 60 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) during a three year CCR cycle. -
How do I find out more about the training program?
Please join our Live Chat for instant support, call us, or request a call back to have your questions answered. -
Certification Process
MSys Trainig has a well-defined certification process that helps you face the challenges of the ever-expanding and quickly changing IT industry. In order to become certified, you must:- Complete at least 85% of the course or attend one complete batch
- Pass any course simulation exams with a bare minimum score
- Submit a project and get it approved by our panel of Subject Matter Experts
- consult with our subject matter experts in the case of initial rejection to receive proper guidance on future project approval attempts.
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Who are the instructors and how are they selected?
All of our highly-qualified trainers are ITIL-certified, with more than 15 years of experience in training and working professionally in the field. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also
ensure that only those trainers who maintain a high alumni rating continue to train for us. -
What is Global Teaching Assistance?
Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified. They engage with you proactively to ensure you are following the course path and to enrich your learning experience,
from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching assistance is available during business hours. -
What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?
We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us. -
What are the other related courses I can explore?
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The other related courses that you can explore are:
Agenda
Lesson 1: Introduction to CBAP certification
What IIBA is
Benefits of IIBA Professional Certification
Eligibility for CBAP certification
The exam application Process
The exam outline
CBAP exam blueprint
Recertification
Lesson 2: Introduction to BABOK V3
What is business analysis?
What does a business analyst do?
Business Analysis Core Concept Model the Knowledge Areas defined in BABOK Version 3
What are the underlying competencies of a business analyst?
The techniques and perspectives in the business analysis
Lesson 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
How to plan Business Analysis Approach
How to plan Stakeholder Engagement
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How to plan Business Analysis Information Management and Governance
How to identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Understand tools and techniques used in Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Lesson 4: Elicitation and Collaboration
Prepare and conduct an elicitation
Confirm the results of elicitation
Communicate the business analysis information
Manage stakeholder collaboration
Lesson 5: Requirements Life Cycle Management
Trace requirements
Maintain requirements
Prioritize requirements
Assess changes to the requirements
Approve the requirements
Lesson 6: Strategy Analysis
Analyze the Current State
Define the Future State
Assess Risks
Define the Change Strategy
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Lesson 7: 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
Lesson 8: Solution Evaluation
Measure Solution Performance
Analyze Performance Measures
Assess the limitations of the solution
Assess the limitations of an enterprise
Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
Lesson 9: Agile Perspective
Describe agile business analysis
Change scope
Define the business analysis scope
Approaches and techniques
The underlying competencies
The impact on knowledge areas
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Lesson 10: Business Intelligence Perspective
What is Business Intelligence?
Change scope
Define the business analysis scope
The methodologies and approaches
The underlying competencies
The impact on knowledge areas
Lesson 11: Information Technology Perspective
About Information technology (IT)
Change scope
Define the business analysis scope
The methodologies
The underlying competencies
The impact on knowledge areas
Lesson 12: Business Architecture Perspective
About Business Architecture
Change Scope
Define the Business analysis scope
The Reference models and techniques
The underlying competencies
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The impact on knowledge areas
Lesson 13: Business Process Management Perspective
About Business Process Management
Change Scope
Define the Business analysis scope
The frameworks, methodologies, and techniques
The underlying competencies
The impact on knowledge areas