https://modernanalyst.com RSS feeds for Business Analyst Community & Resources | Modern Analyst 60 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6533/The-Analysts-Compass.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6533 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6533&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6533/The-Analysts-Compass.aspx In business analysis, the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) serves as a comprehensive guide, offering structured methodologies and best practices. However, it is crucial to remember that "the map is not the territory," a phrase coined by the Polish-American philosopher and engineer Alfred Korzybski. He used it to convey the fact that people often confuse models of reality with reality itself. While BABOK is a valuable resource, it is not an absolute authority. Business analysts must exercise flexibility and critical thinking, adapting the guidelines to fit the unique context and needs of each project. Next, we explore why the BABOK should be seen as a guideline rather than a rigid rulebook. Transform VA Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6533 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6111/How-to-remember-50-BABOK-Techniques.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6111 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6111&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6111/How-to-remember-50-BABOK-Techniques.aspx BABoK v3 techniques are a lot. There are not just 10, 20, or 30 techniques but 50 techniques, to be precise and that's not a small number! The human mind can remember 5 to 7 elements at a time and anything more than that is hard to remember. Then, how can one remember 50 techniques? "Is it really possible to have a BABoK Techniques Mindmap?" Many of you may wonder. So, here's the Ultimate BABoK techniques mindmap which could save you 40 hours of your International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) exam preparation! Transform VA Sun, 19 Mar 2023 22:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6111 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6011/10-Sure-Shot-Ways-to-Prevent-Failure-in-the-ECBA-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6011 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6011&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6011/10-Sure-Shot-Ways-to-Prevent-Failure-in-the-ECBA-Exam.aspx A quick way of learning the techniques and skills for becoming a business analyst is to get an internationally recognized certification like ECBA. ECBA provides a firm understanding and a solid foundation for a business analysis career. It is the entry-level certification from IIBA aimed at professionals stepping into the BA domain. Transform VA Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6011 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5996/An-Overview-of-the-Underlying-Competency-of-Business-Knowledge.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5996 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5996&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5996/An-Overview-of-the-Underlying-Competency-of-Business-Knowledge.aspx Business knowledge is simply knowing your business—its facets, strengths, weaknesses, competition, challenges, positioning within the market, and readily available solutions to its daily problems. Strong business knowledge should inform everything you do.  So, what you learn and hear in discovery should be filtered through your business knowledge. What you define in your requirements should also be informed by your business knowledge. As one business analysis writer puts it, “I’ve always been of the opinion that I’d like to know as much as I can about whatever I can because you never know when something you learned may come in handy.”[2] The following four areas are the ones, specifically, according to BABOK, that you’ll want to apply yourself to. Transform VA Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5996 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5982/New-to-Managing-Business-Analysis-Resources.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5982 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5982&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5982/New-to-Managing-Business-Analysis-Resources.aspx Learning how to become an effective people manager can be difficult. Becoming a manager of business analysis resources has some unique challenges, but I hope to make it easier for you by sharing some advice based on my experience managing three different business analysis teams in three different organizations.  There are two ways people become business analysis managers; from having a lot of business analysis experience or being a people manager and transitioning to leading a business analysis team.   adrian Mon, 20 Dec 2021 13:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5982 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5930/10-deadly-failure-traps-to-watch-out-for-during-your-IIBA-exam-preparation.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5930 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5930&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5930/10-deadly-failure-traps-to-watch-out-for-during-your-IIBA-exam-preparation.aspx Industry certifications such as IIBA are proven ways to get oneself established in the industry and achieve much-aspired growth in the profession in terms of skill, visibility, personal branding, career growth, to name a few. In fact, it opens a myriad of opportunities for a business analysis professional.  This article is meant for those wishing to achieve IIBA certification on the first attempt without falling for the deadly failure traps. Transform VA Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5930 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5888/IIBA-Exam-Failure-Mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5888 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5888&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5888/IIBA-Exam-Failure-Mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them.aspx Studying for your IIBA certification (CBAP, CCBA, or ECBA) can be a rigorous but ultimately fulfilling experience. But there is nothing worse than putting in all that time, work, and commitment and then FAILING the actual exam. Several disappointed candidates have sought guidance from me, unfortunately, after failing their first attempt at the exam. Before moving forward with these candidates, the first thing I do is get an understanding of the steps they previously took to study for the exam. This not only helps me get a baseline of how I can help them, but it also serves as inputs for how I can build courses and study tools that address these issues. So, to help you increase your chances of passing your IIBA exam on your first attempt, here are some of the top reasons people fail their IIBA exam. Transform VA Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5888 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5780/6-Trends-Impacting-Business-Analysis-to-Watch-in-2021.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5780 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5780&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5780/6-Trends-Impacting-Business-Analysis-to-Watch-in-2021.aspx Dynamic shifts in consumer behaviour prompted organizations to gain a deeper and faster understanding of their data to guide decision making and, in some sectors, accelerated digital transformations. In particular, IIBA has identified some key areas where business analysis has developed a critical voice in response to the rapidly changing landscape. That voice and the impact business analysis professionals will continue to provide will play an important role in helping organizations navigate trends, uncertainty, and opportunities in 2021. adrian Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5780 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5754/An-Object-Oriented-Analysis-Of-The-BABOK.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5754 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5754&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5754/An-Object-Oriented-Analysis-Of-The-BABOK.aspx Consider the situation where you are the business analyst who is planning project work according to the BABOK guidelines. The project manager wants to plan their time spent on business analysis activities. You produce a report of the BABOK that shows tasks that the project manager is expected to contribute to. This article describes an analysis I performed of the Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge v3 (BABOK). The result of this analysis is a model contained in the Visual Paradigm modeling tool. This model captures 461 pages of the BABOK, from the Business Analysis Key Concepts chapter through to the end of the Techniques To Tasks Mapping chapter. adrian Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5754 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5747/Strategy-for-Passing-the-ECBA-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5747 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5747&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5747/Strategy-for-Passing-the-ECBA-Exam.aspx The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is a progressive initiative by IIBA that allows aspiring business analysts to demonstrate their understanding of business analysis fundamentals, despite not having practical business analyst experience. Unlike the higher-level IIBA certifications, the ECBA does not require professional experience to sit for the exam, which opens opportunities for aspiring BAs. When combined with the right set of skills and activities, the ECBA can make one’s resume significantly more marketable to employers looking to hire entry-level BAs. While experience remains a key factor in landing a BA role, having the ECBA on your resume is an effective way to bolster your credibility when your experience is minimal. Here is my recommended strategy for passing the ECBA exam on the first attempt. adrian Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5747 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5745/How-Much-Money-Have-Business-Analysts-Saved-You-This-Year.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5745 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5745&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5745/How-Much-Money-Have-Business-Analysts-Saved-You-This-Year.aspx Business Analysts save their companies money, in big and small ways, every day. Is your organization aware of the savings your Business Analysts (BAs) have provided? Few BAs brag about their successes, most are toiling away inside departments and projects, without a direct line of communications to their executives. But executives would be wise to search out these individuals and their managers to quantify these successes and use them to upskill others within their organizations.  Drawing on our experience with our consulting clients, large and small, we will share some specific examples of the business analysis value proposition. adrian Mon, 14 Dec 2020 13:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5745 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5733/Whats-in-a-BABOK-Name.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5733 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5733&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5733/Whats-in-a-BABOK-Name.aspx Am I the only person who has a problem with the BABOK requirements classification schema terms? In spite of having retired from a 48-year career in IT, I still write articles about requirements. I’m tired of apologizing in those articles for using the ‘old’ terms rather than the BABOK terms. Transform VA Sun, 06 Dec 2020 05:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5733 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5724/Recommendations-For-Updating-The-BABOK.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5724 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5724&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5724/Recommendations-For-Updating-The-BABOK.aspx These are my findings from analyzing the Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge, version 3 (BABOK). These findings are presented in the form of, suggestions for improvement, potential errors and omissions. They are the result of creating an object-oriented model of the structure and information of the BABOK. This model captures 461 pages of the BABOK - from the Business Analysis Key Concepts chapter through to the end of the Techniques To Tasks Mapping chapter. lmunday Sun, 15 Nov 2020 19:13:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5724 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5590/Strategy-to-Pass-the-IIBA-AAC-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5590 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5590&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5590/Strategy-to-Pass-the-IIBA-AAC-Exam.aspx While the IIBA-AAC exam is not the most challenging exam that I've ever taken, it does require you to have a very specific type of understanding of the Agile Extension to the BABOK Guide. Though it's not a requirement, I recommend taking an exam prep course to increase your chances of passing the exam. Those who did not initially pass the exam reported that they underestimated the exam and figured that they would be able to rely on their agile experience to pass the exam. WRONG!! In fact, the exam doesn't focus much on the details of agile ceremonies or daily activities, but more so on the general principles of agile business analysis. adrian Mon, 04 May 2020 02:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5590 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5131/Top-10-Most-Common-Reasons-People-Fail-the-CBAP-Exam.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5131 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5131&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5131/Top-10-Most-Common-Reasons-People-Fail-the-CBAP-Exam.aspx   Many professionals approach us after being unsuccessful in CBAP so we thought of doing some analysis to come up with the most common reasons of failure in CBAP. There are many articles and blogs giving tips on how to pass the CBAP exam but on a first search, I didn't find any article explaining why people fail in CBAP. This will definitely help the CBAP aspirants to make sure that they don't repeat the mistakes. Transform VA Mon, 15 Jul 2019 03:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5131 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5333/Strategy-for-Passing-the-CBAP-Version-3-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5333 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5333&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5333/Strategy-for-Passing-the-CBAP-Version-3-Exam.aspx Becoming a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) has been one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors for me as a business analyst. The purpose of this article is to help other business analysts pass the CBAP exam on the first try by sharing the strategy that I used. Hopefully, it will be of great service to many business analysts and aspiring CBAPs. Below is an outline to navigate you through studying for the CBAP and absorbing the BABOK material. Transform VA Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5333 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5144/Managing-Requirements-is-an-Art-Mastered-by-a-Business-Analyst.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5144 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5144&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5144/Managing-Requirements-is-an-Art-Mastered-by-a-Business-Analyst.aspx In a classic business analyst universe, requirements are the soul of all the work a business analyst does. If a business analyst fails to identify and translate the right requirements, they’re out of a job. This is the reason why a successful business analyst is always good at requirements handling/management process. What makes requirements an essential part of a BA’s job? For a business analyst, requirements are defined as the logical and essential steps which needs to be fulfilled in order to achieve a successful end-state or a solution to a stakeholder’s business problem. These requirements drive the solution and are the key elements of any successful solution implementation. Business analysts are the ones who not only ensures the expected solution is delivered, but they’re also the owner of the requirements handling/management process. Business analysts identify the right requirements and help them convert into a form consumable by delivery teams to deliver the expected outcome in a timely manner. The requirements management/handling process consists of 4 basic steps: Discovery, Analyze, Draft and Implement. 1.     Discovery Requirements discovery is a phase in which we identify, gather and scope the requirements. This phase builds the basic requirements framework for delivery. To identify and gather requirements, a business analyst uses various requirements elicitation techniques like observation, shadowing, protocol analysis, apprenticeship, prototyping, focus groups, scenario’s, background research and many others. These techniques are aimed towards gathering information related to a business problem and/or a solution that business stakeholders are trying to achieve. Requirements identification is a highly interactive activity, which relies on the involvement of the right stakeholders. Elicitation activities continue while a business analyst traverse through other stages/steps of requirements gathering. It is very important for a business analyst to not only identify but to scope the requirement. Requirements are driven by information collected by various elicitation methods; however, the relevancy of the requirement needs to be determined. The simplest way to do so is to perform some of the elicitation techniques repetitively. Look for facts via secondary support of documents or information from another source just to verify. Chart your scope based on the overall direction of the information flow and the end-state which stakeholders are trying to achieve. Scoping cannot be definitive in the business analyst’s landscape. It’s a loose boundary which needs to be flexible enough to account for other business or priority changes. Loose boundaries do help the business analyst in defining a playground where they need to operate for a successful outcome. 2.     Analyze The most important activity of the requirements handling process is to analyze a requirement. Analyzing a requirement will provide us with a definite outcome along with the complete information on achieving that outcome. There can be various types of analysis like strategic analysis, functional and technical analysis. Strategic analysis is performed by understanding the strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats provided by implementing this requirement. It helps a business analyst to understand the priority and criticality of the requirement which also determines how essential it is for a business to implement those requirements. Functional analysis provides an ability to understand the requirement from the end user perspective.  It is performed by interacting with people who’re impacted by the implementation of requirements. This provides unique opportunity for a business analyst to shape the solution in a way that accommodates the minimal, easy to adapt change to the end users or the impacted. Technical analysis is performed by further breaking down functional requirements into a series of small implementation steps which a delivery person can understand. It is the delivery person/team who needs to deliver the technical solution. It is important to not miss any aspect of functional requirement to be translated into technical requirements which is a supporting pillar for successful solution implementation. Depending upon the type of analysis, we determine the type of requirement. Upon successfully analyzing and understanding the type of requirement we start drafting requirements into various artifacts. 3.     Draft Once a business analyst has understood the type of requirements and its expected outcome, business analyst can draft those requirements in their respective artifacts. There’re various artifacts such as business requirements document and/or specification requirements document and user stories which are authored and owned by a business analyst while there’re some other like project charter, technical design document or anything alike to which a business analyst contributes actively. Drafting of requirements take the utmost time as the translation needs clarifications and numerous back and forth interactions. Once a requirement drafting is complete, it’s time to walk them through with the entire team. 4.     Implement The first step of requirements implementation is to arrange for a walk-through of freshly drafted requirements where the audience includes all stakeholders including delivery team. This walk-through session helps with course correction of requirements if there’s a miss while drafting them. Also, requirements walkthrough is a common platform where in the stakeholders and other team members have the opportunity to ensure alignment of the requirements to the desired end state. Once the requirements are defined and finalized, business analysts have to ensure continuous requirement refinement for successful delivery. This is the final step of requirements management process. Once the requirement has been identified, scoped, analyzed, drafted and confirmed, business analysts have to keep their eye out for on-going business changes, these changes may affect any of the existing requirements and their desired outcomes. As business changes are constant, the impacts on the already drafted requirements is constant. There is a small deviation of requirements which can still be managed by refining the requirement and updating them, but then if the deviation requires additional effort for which the cost involved is high, then changes are to be considered for enhancement. This decision must be evaluated by a business analyst before taking appropriate actions accordingly. At this stage, all the requirements are the guiding principle for the delivery team to deliver the solution. Requirements Handling/Management Process is the one, a business analyst has to master to be considered as successful. Author: Nimil Parikh, Business Analyst Nimil Parikh is a new generation business analyst who transforms business processes by leveraging IT tools and applications. He has over 7 years of experience modeling, analyzing, measuring, improving, optimizing and automating business processes. He adds value by his ability to context switch while providing cross-functional business solution and ensuring timely delivery by managing and streamlining business processes and driving strategic leadership. He is known to introduce IT business transformation and ensure successful implementation. Nimil possess MBA from San Jose State university, MBA Marketing and Information technology engineering from India. Nimil lives in Campbell, California. He enjoys challenges and believes in making things right. Reach him via email – parikhnimil@yahoo.co.in   Nimil Parikh Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5144 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5048/Chicken-or-Egg-Certification-or-Experience-the-never-ending-dilemma.aspx#Comments 4 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5048 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5048&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5048/Chicken-or-Egg-Certification-or-Experience-the-never-ending-dilemma.aspx I want to pursue a career in the Business Analysis field. I am very excited about it, and keen to pursue further. But, I am in a different role and I don’t have prior experience in BA field. How do I switch over to BA role? All the BA jobs require prior experience. How do I make the transition? Will any certification help me for the transition? How do I solve this? All the certifications have prior experience eligibility criteria. I am in a fix–what should I do to make my dream true? Can anyone help?” Does this sound like you? adrian Sun, 20 May 2018 11:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5048 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3821/How-to-Pass-the-Latest-Version-CBAP-v3-Certification-Exam-on-the-First-Try.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3821 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3821&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3821/How-to-Pass-the-Latest-Version-CBAP-v3-Certification-Exam-on-the-First-Try.aspx The purpose of this article is to help YOU (fellow business analyst-perfectionist) to pass the CBAP V3 certification exam efficiently without overspending on prep materials. I wish there had been a CURRENT guide available for me when I stormed the CBAP fortress back in April 2017. After completing thorough online research, I found a few useful but outdated articles and other useful but disparate tips for how to pass the exam. But there was no comprehensive guide for passing the CBAP v3 exam on the first try. Transform VA Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3821 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3491/A-Case-for-Including-Test-Plan-Efforts-in-Qualifying-for-the-IIBA-CBAP-Exam.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3491 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3491&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3491/A-Case-for-Including-Test-Plan-Efforts-in-Qualifying-for-the-IIBA-CBAP-Exam.aspx Essentially, the IIBA® does not view “testing” as being part of the BA role. Obviously I disagree. When it comes to hours associated with test planning/strategies, the IIBA® should accept them as work experience in qualifying to sit for the CBAP® exam. Transform VA Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3491 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3489/Get-with-the-BABOK.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3489 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3489&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3489/Get-with-the-BABOK.aspx Gathering and documenting requirements to develop software is often seen by business analysts as their core task. Actually, they are there to deliver value to the business—everything else is secondary. Transform VA Thu, 07 Apr 2016 01:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3489 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3430/Seven-Steps-to-Passing-the-CBAP-or-CCBA-Exam-A-Foolproof-Plan.aspx#Comments 3 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3430 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3430&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3430/Seven-Steps-to-Passing-the-CBAP-or-CCBA-Exam-A-Foolproof-Plan.aspx This article briefly summarizes the CBAP and CCBA programs, and how eligible business analysts can create a “foolproof” plan to obtain their certification. Bear in mind that any certification plan is only foolproof if you personalize it, commit to it, and follow it. The majority of the article covers the crucial steps for your plan and several tips to help you execute it to become certified. Transform VA Tue, 19 Jan 2016 06:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3430 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3361/Design-Thinking-for-Business-Analysts.aspx#Comments 4 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3361 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3361&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3361/Design-Thinking-for-Business-Analysts.aspx This article extends design thinking into a process and method that uses a range of common Business Analysis techniques to drive engagement through collaboration. It provides more structure to either side of the creative process to one better frame the domain of concern, and secondly after creativity has produced ideas, to prototype, refine, test and learn. The article also positions this process as a better way to arrive at a business case or pre-project phase, since it provides enormous insights through an engaging discovery process; something that would never occur within a traditional environment into investigation investment feasibility. pomifritz Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3361 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3324/Strategy-Mapping-for-Business-Analysts.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3324 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3324&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3324/Strategy-Mapping-for-Business-Analysts.aspx This article explores strategy mapping as discussed within Business Architecture Guild BIZBOK, and attempts to extend the discussion by defining a set of information and graphical principles that allows strategy to be represented graphically. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:59:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3324 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3326/Traceability-Join-the-dots.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3326 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3326&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3326/Traceability-Join-the-dots.aspx This article provides an in depth study on the concept of traceability, together with its implications and applications within a business context. Traceability is a term used in the IIBA BABOK, among other professional practices, in the context of requirements where requirements are said to be traced that provides alignment of requirements to each other. This implies that there are different classes or abstractions of requirements such as stakeholder, business and functional requirements. Traceability allows the alignment between all types or abstractions of requirements, telling a kind of story to how they all interrelate.  Mon, 24 Aug 2015 02:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3326 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3253/BABOK-V3-First-Impressions-Its-worth-the-read.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3253 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3253&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3253/BABOK-V3-First-Impressions-Its-worth-the-read.aspx My purpose in writing this brief article is to give some quick insight into the BABOK V3 which, by the way, is near twice the page volume when compared to V2. Obviously, V3 requires a perusal rather than a quick scan. In the future, I am sure to reference V3 several times and gain further insight in different contexts. It is worth the read. Transform VA Fri, 05 Jun 2015 00:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3253 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3126/PMI-PBA-Certification-What-it-is-and-Why-we-Need-it.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3126 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3126&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3126/PMI-PBA-Certification-What-it-is-and-Why-we-Need-it.aspx This new PMI-PBA certification for business analysis, from PMI, might introduce confusion in selecting the right certification to help you achieve your professional goals. This comparison includes application requirements, knowledge required, and your current or desired role. Transform VA Mon, 08 Dec 2014 01:26:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3126 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1186/Introducing-the-CBAP-Certification--for-New-BAs.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1186 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1186&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1186/Introducing-the-CBAP-Certification--for-New-BAs.aspx The advantages of attaining a certification, such as the CBAP, are difficult to overstate; the benefits are numerous. If you have the necessary experience, the designation is likely within your reach. You can easily form a feasible plan (even using your analyst skills, if you wish) for applying for and achieving the CBAP, and boost the direction of your career today.  speeditonline Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1186 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/2559/A-Guide-to-the-Certified-Professional-for-Requirements-Engineering-CPRE.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=2559 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2559&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/2559/A-Guide-to-the-Certified-Professional-for-Requirements-Engineering-CPRE.aspx Since its inception, the CPRE Foundation Level certification has evolved to become the most achieved certificate in Requirements Engineering (RE) worldwide. Right now, over 10,000 people have been certified worldwide in more than 35 countries. So what is it all about, how is it set up, what are the contents of the CPRE syllabi and how does the CPRE compare to other certifications? Transform VA Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2559 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/2248/Mastering-the-Techniques-for-Business-Analysis-An-Insiders-View.aspx#Comments 8 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=2248 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2248&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/2248/Mastering-the-Techniques-for-Business-Analysis-An-Insiders-View.aspx I was recently working with a client who said that the life of a BA in his organization is complicated, primarily because very few people really understand what Business Analysts (BAs) do. I have felt for a very long time that perhaps our most compelling challenge is to change the organizational view of our role as primarily “requirements collectors” and to help stakeholders see the true value that business analysis brings to the enterprise. Transform VA Thu, 24 May 2012 03:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2248 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1561/What-the-Heck-Is-Enterprise-Analysis-Part-2.aspx#Comments 9 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1561 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1561&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1561/What-the-Heck-Is-Enterprise-Analysis-Part-2.aspx I believe the Problem Pyramid™ provides the appropriate structure for guiding effective business analysis, both for initiating and carrying out projects, whether for what BABOK® v2 calls projects or for topics that truly fit within Enterprise Analysis. speeditonline Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1561 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1560/What-the-Heck-Is-Enterprise-Analysis-Part-1.aspx#Comments 15 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1560 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1560&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1560/What-the-Heck-Is-Enterprise-Analysis-Part-1.aspx For many business analysts (BAs), the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Knowledge Area that is the least familiar is Enterprise Analysis (EA). In some ways, this may be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, the BABOK® Version 2 (v2) EA area describes important topics and techniques that BAs should be conversant with: defining business needs, solutions, business cases, and project initiation. On the other hand, I have issues with the ways BABOK® v2 treats these topics, especially how it portrays business needs and considers defining them as only part of EA. speeditonline Tue, 05 Oct 2010 03:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1560 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1187/An-Introduction-to-the-Business-Analysis-Body-of-Knowledge-BABOK-20.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1187 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1187&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1187/An-Introduction-to-the-Business-Analysis-Body-of-Knowledge-BABOK-20.aspx The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® 2.0) is the definitive guide to the profession of business analysis. Every business analyst can profit from it, and few analysts can afford to be without it. adrian Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1187 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1099/Foolproof-Plan-for-Passing-the-CBAP-Exam.aspx#Comments 3 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1099 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1099&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1099/Foolproof-Plan-for-Passing-the-CBAP-Exam.aspx The CBAP® (Certified Business Analysis Professional) certification was begun in late 2006 to screen, test, and certify qualified and knowledgeable BAs. We now number over 600 CBAPs around the world, with more being added every week. For people dedicated to the field of business analysis, the CBAP is becoming the "gold standard"of our profession, much like the PMP® is for project management. adrian Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1099 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1050/The-Cream-of-the-Crop-Cultivating-CBAP-Competencies-for-Your-Rise-to-the-Top.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=1050 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1050&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/1050/The-Cream-of-the-Crop-Cultivating-CBAP-Competencies-for-Your-Rise-to-the-Top.aspx While Business Analysts are in demand, only the best will do. We investigate quintessential business analysis professional competencies, with a discussion of how academics and application can work together for your success. Key planning and preparation insights for CBAP certification are also uncovered. adrian Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1050 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/907/CBAP-Certification-7-Steps-for-Managing-the-Application-Process.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=907 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=907&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/907/CBAP-Certification-7-Steps-for-Managing-the-Application-Process.aspx Getting your CBAP certification is a worthwhile and rewarding experience. True, it can be frustrating at times, but the IIBA has improved the process with their online application. Entering your information through the web site takes much of the drudgery out of the steps, but the requirements are still rigorous. If you plan to apply for the version 1.6 exam, plan to apply by June 1 to be certain of meeting their deadline. If there are any delays or questions in processing your application, you will have enough time to resolve them and schedule your exam before the deadline. Good luck in getting your CBAP! IIBA, CBAP, and BABOK are registered trademarks of the International Institute of Business Analysis. adrian Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:907 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/348/Why-IT-Standards-Fail.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=348 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=348&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/348/Why-IT-Standards-Fail.aspx Standardization offers the benefits of uniformity, predictability, interchangeability, and harmony. If this is not of interest to you, than there is little point in trying to participate in a standards program. But if you do wish to participate, understand there is more to implementing standards than to just say "that's just how it is going to be done." There has to be some sound rationale for their governance. In addition, you must address the enforcement issue. Standards will be adhered to by the degree of discipline instilled in the staff; If well disciplined, your chances for success are good, but if discipline is lax, automation is required to assure standards are being followed. timbryce Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:348 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/279/IIBA-February-2008-Newsletter.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=279 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=279&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/279/IIBA-February-2008-Newsletter.aspx In this issue of the IIBA Newsletter: IIBA Blog Spotlight As the IIBA is a virtual organization, the Blog is an integral way for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to communicate with members worldwide. The topics range widely: from technical pieces such as BABOK® updates to more informal pieces like “A day in the life…” 2008 CBAP Exam Dates Dates and locations for CBAP exams offered in USA and Canada.   adrian Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:17:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:279 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/243/IIBA-January-2008-Newsletter.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=243 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=243&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/243/IIBA-January-2008-Newsletter.aspx In this issue of the IIBA Newsletter: The Annoyance of Bad Terminology by Kevin Brennan, CBAP Among the many challenges of developing the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge™ (BABOK™) is figuring out what to do when we realize that the business analysis community, or worse yet, parts of the community, have widely adopted unclear terminology. The problem is even worse when we encounter instances where different segments of the industry have adopted different terminology... The Software Requirements Memory Jogger by Ellen Gottesdiener The Software Requirements Memory Jogger is meant to be used as a quick reference for Business Analysts. The book is very instructional and written in an easy to read style. The content includes elicitation, analyzing, documenting and managing requirements, with most of the focus placed on elicitation and analysis. The information aligns with the current version of the IIBA’s Business Analysis Body of Knowledge™ (BABOK™), Version 1.6... adrian Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:243 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/128/CBAP-Certified-Business-Analyst-Professional-What-Why-and-How.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=128 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=128&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/128/CBAP-Certified-Business-Analyst-Professional-What-Why-and-How.aspx What: Describes the CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) certification, What: Knowledge Areas of the IIBA's BABOK (Business Analysis Boyd of Knowledge), Why: List some benefits of having a CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) certification, How: Locate the CBAP certification requirements, How: Learn some tips to help you pass the CBAP examination. Author: Richard Larson adrian Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:128 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/119/IIBA-July-2007-Newsletter.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=119 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=119&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/119/IIBA-July-2007-Newsletter.aspx In this issue of the IIBA Newsletter: BABOK v2 Outlined by Kevin Brennan Requirements Simulation - Analyst's Perspective by Joel Benayon Update on Annual General Meeting 2007 by Indy Mitra Baltimore IIBA Chapter Note by Rick Straub New Brunswick Chapter Note by Mary Ann Johnson adrian Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:119 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/120/IIBA-June-2007-Newsletter.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=120 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=120&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/120/IIBA-June-2007-Newsletter.aspx In this issue of the IIBA Newsletter: Base Consulting and Management Inc. Provides Financial Guidance by Shannon Bott BABOK Update by Kevin Brenan Experiencing the CBAP—Pre- and Post-Exam by Shirley Sartin adrian Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:120 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/121/IIBA-May-2007-Newsletter.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=121 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=121&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/121/IIBA-May-2007-Newsletter.aspx In this issue of the IIBA Newsletter: Memoir of the CBAP Exam by Chip Schwartz One Test-Taker’s Thoughts on the CBAP’s Value and Lengthy Application by Diana Cagle New Sponsorship Program by Liz Hadland Springtime Chapter News by Glenn Bule adrian Tue, 01 May 2007 16:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:121