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.
The explanation of why your answer was right or wrong is what you will want to add to your list of explanations. If you go through 6 full simulations you will likely end up with a list of 200 -300 explanations to study, assuming that some of the questions are repeated amongst the simulations. This will provide insight into how the test writers are interpreting the BABOK material. Unfortunately, many of the concepts that are important to pass the exam are implied and not explicitly stated, therefore those who aspire to be CBAPs must be able to interpret the BABOK material and understand the general concepts. This technique is very effective in uncovering the implicit concepts within BABOK.
Below is an example of the lower level mind map I made for the Requirements Life Cycle Management knowledge area.
Again, I hope this strategy is beneficial in helping you reach your goal of becoming a Certified Business Analysis Professional. Best of luck on the exam!!!!!
Author: Michael F. White, Business Analyst and Founder of The Business Analysis Doctor, LLC
Michael has an extensive background in business analysis, project management and coaching. He has driven innovation at some of the top financial institutions in the nation, holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and is also a CBAP. To learn more about The Business Analysis Doctor, LLC visit https://thebadoc.com/courses
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