CBAP Certification Course
This 5-day intensive CBAP® Preparation Course is designed for practitioners with a few years of experience who are committed to elevating their business analysis skills to the next level and preparing for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise, gain a competitive edge, or prepare for a globally recognized certification, this program will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and practical insights to excel in your role.
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Course Overview
This 5-day intensive CBAP® Preparation Course is designed for practitioners with a few years of experience who are committed to elevating their business analysis skills to the next level and preparing for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam. Whether you’re looking to refine your expertise, gain a competitive edge, or prepare for a globally recognized certification, this program will provide you with the tools, knowledge, and practical insights to excel in your role. Covering all six knowledge areas, the course provides structured learning, hands-on exercises, and exam-focused strategies to enhance comprehension and retention. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, case studies, and practice questions to solidify their understanding of core business analysis principles and techniques.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced knowledge of business analysis best practices
- Increased career opportunities with a globally recognized CBAP® certification
- Improved confidence in handling business analysis projects and stakeholder engagements
- Networking opportunities with fellow professionals and experts
Facts of Taking the Course
- CBAP Certification Value: CBAP-certified professionals report 20% higher job satisfaction and 30% faster career progression (IIBA, 2023).
- Exam Details: The CBAP exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, with a passing score of 70%.
- Global Demand: The demand for skilled business analysts is projected to grow by 14% annually, making this certification an asset for career growth.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is ideal for:
- Experienced Business Analysts seeking to refine their skills and prepare for CBAP® certification.
- Professionals in Adjacent Roles (e.g., project managers, change managers, strategists) are looking to expand their business analysis capabilities.
- Aspiring Business Analysts aim to build a strong foundation in business analysis best practices.
The CBAP Certification Course is a transformative learning experience designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve CBAP certification and excel in your career. Whether you’re looking to validate your expertise, advance to senior roles, or enhance your business analysis capabilities, this course provides the tools and support you need to succeed.
Target Audience
- Gain a structured, expert-led learning experience aligned with IIBA’s BABOK® Guide v3
- Highly transferable skills making an asset in roles such as project manager, change manager, operations specialist, architect, or strategist.
- Access exam-focused practice questions, case studies, and real-world applications
- Learning from industry experts with hands-on experience
- Get comprehensive exam tips and strategies for passing the CBAP® certification and advance career.
Course Outline
Here’s a detailed course outline for the CBAP® Preparation Course:
1. Introduction to Business Analysis
- Overview of Business Analysis and the BABOK® Guide
- Role of a Business Analyst and Key Competencies
- Understanding Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)
2. Strategy Analysis
- Assessing business needs and defining business strategies
- Conducting SWOT, PESTLE, and gap analysis
- Identifying stakeholders and defining value propositions
3. Elicitation and Collaboration
- Techniques for gathering requirements from stakeholders
- Conducting effective interviews, workshops, and surveys
- Managing stakeholder expectations and communication
4. Requirements Analysis and Design Definition (RADD)
- Writing clear, concise, and testable requirements
- Defining and modeling system requirements
- Using techniques like use cases, user stories, and prototypes
5. Requirements Lifecycle Management
- Tracing, prioritizing, and maintaining requirements
- Managing changes and validating requirements
- Ensuring alignment with business objectives
6. Solution Evaluation
- Measuring solution performance and identifying gaps
- Conducting post-implementation reviews
- Applying cost-benefit analysis and business case evaluation
7. Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Developing a business analysis plan and governance structure
- Identifying performance metrics and risk management approaches
- Managing resources and stakeholder collaboration
8. Soft and Hard Skills for a Business Analyst
- Effective communication, negotiation, and facilitation
- Critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Leveraging technical tools for business analysis
9. Business Analysis Perspectives
- Agile, Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Process Improvement perspectives
- Adapting business analysis practices to different industries and projects
- Role of business analysis in digital transformation
Certification
After completion the course you will receive a certificate of completion to enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile.
Take the Next Step in Your Career:
Join this course to transform your approach to business analysis, gain a globally recognized certification, and unlock new opportunities for career growth. Let’s embark on this journey together to master the art and science of business analysis, have fun, and enjoy the learning experience!
Enroll today and take the first step toward becoming a globally recognized Certified Business Analysis Professional!
FAQs
CCBA® (Certification of Competency in Business Analysis) and CBAP® (Certified Business Analyst Professional) are the credentials awarded by IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis) to those professionals who have considerable amount of expertise in the profession of Business Analysis. Both the credentials are coveted ones and promise high level of recognition at work place along with considerable amount of increase in payscale. CCBA® requires 3750 hours of Business Analysis experience while CBAP® requires 7500 hours of Business Analysis experience.
Following are the prerequisites:
| Requirement | CCBA® | CBAP® |
|---|---|---|
| BA Experience | 3750 hours of BA experience over last 7 years | 7500 hours of BA experience over last 10 years |
| Education | High School or Equivalent | High School or College Degree |
| Professional Development | Minimum 21 hours in past four years | Minimum 35 hours in past four years |
| Knowledge Area | Minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas | Minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas |
| References | Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) recipient | Two references from a career manager, client or Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) recipient |
| Additional | Signed Code of Conduct | Signed Code of Conduct |
| Fees | $125 application plus $325 exam fee ($450 for non-members) | $125 application plus $325 exam fee ($450 for non-members) |
| Recertification | After 3 years need CDUs for recertification but the number is unknown. | Requires 60 CDUs for recertification after every 3 years. |
No, CCBA® requires you to have minimum 900 hours in two of the six knowledge areas or 500 hours in four of the six knowledge areas while in case of CBAP®, you require minimum 900 hours in four of the six knowledge areas.
Ideally a candidate is required to have spent 3570 or 7500 hours spent on Business Analysis activities (not just working hours). IIBA® has online application which requires each detail about the project and your role within that project to be filled in. Try to be as accurate as you can since IIBA® audits some of the forms annually and the candidate has to present the proofs at that time.
For the CBAP® certification, IIBA® considers work experience related to business analysis tasks. The tasks must fall in line with those covered in A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide).
Usually referred to as the BIBLE for CBAP®/ CCBA® aspirants, it is a must read for the candidates. The first and foremost step in the certification journey starts with understanding the principles of BABOK®.
IIBA has announced that the current version of BABOK Guide i.e. V2 is going to be down on 22nd September 2016. As a result, the ongoing CCBA® and CBAP® exams that are aligned to BABOK® Guide V2 will only be available up to and including September 22, 2016.
From 30 September, 2016, the new version of BABOK® Guide i.e. V3 will be implemented.
Check out why TOP REASONS TO GO FOR CBAP® before BABOK® v2 Exam Retires!
Once you meet all the prerequisites, you are all set for your examination. IIBA® determines your eligibility to sit for the exams depending upon the qualifications and details you have mentioned in the application form. You will receive an email from IIBA® with instructions in case your application is accepted. You simply have to reserve a date for the examination with the official testing agency.
Total cost (application plus exam) for IIBA® members is $450 USD.
Total cost (application plus exam) for non-members is $575 USD.
You can save money by applying for IIBA® membership. The cost of membership is $95/year.
Note: Do visit the website www.iiba.org for any doubts on the cost.
BABOK® is definitely the most important resource when it comes to preparing for CCBA®/ CBAP® credentials. But in order to aid your preparation and get the desired results, you need to enroll for formal Training sessions which will provide the rest of materials and skill building. iTechss CBAP® Online Preparatory Workshop is the ideal one which is designed in synchronization with BABOK® and is aimed towards making your certification path easier.
The CBAP® exam consists of a total of 150 questions in multiple-choice format. Primarily based on the BABOK® guide, the total time available to complete the examination is 3.5 hours. iTechss training deliverables include the certification mock tests which are the simulation of the actual CBAP® exam. Attempting these tests can help you to prepare for the exam. Write in to us at support@itechss.net or fill in this form to get a free access to a CBAP® mock test.
IIBA® does not provide any formal training, but it entitles EEPs (Endorsed Education Providers) like iTechss Virtual Academy to conduct trainings that contribute towards the required Professional Development (PD Hours). Also you can contact your local IIBA® chapter for BABOK® study groups.
The certification provides an opportunity to the professionals to get into the elite group of Business Analysts. Apart from earning professional recognition, the certificate promises salary growth. More and more organizations have started identifying the certified CBAP®/ CCBA®s and are even paying a premium for their services.
Ideally a candidate is recommended to prepare for three to four months for the certification exams. Multisoft Virtual Academy is a name which has evolved to be a seasoned and most trusted partner for CBAP®s in their certification journey. The online preparatory workshop goes a long way in enhancing the knowledge areas and providing the appropriate guidance. Check out Tips to Ace CBAP® Exam for better results.
iTechss Virtual Academy provides Online Training to the CBAP® aspirants. The program provides understanding about the business requirements and the concepts of BABOK® in detail. iTechss is an Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) and the resources provides go a long way in creating superior business analysis skills.
The institute is an IIBA® Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) and the resources provided goes long way in creating a superior knowledge building.
CCBA®/ CBAP® require you to meet certain continuing proficiency requirements in order to maintain your certification after 3 every three years. This is basically done to create an atmosphere of giving back to profession and to encourage the professional development of the recipients.
Once you get certified based on the current version aligned to BABOK® Guide v2.0, the next date of recertification will be after the cutover to the new exams on Sept 30. This means, there will be a 3 year cycle before you sit for the recertification exam.
To make it clearer, let’s take an example:
Suppose you got certified for the CCBA® or CBAP® exam before September 30, 2016. Now, for the recertification exam you have 3 years cycle by your side. This means, up to Sept 30, 2019, you can go for the recertification exam.
Sample Assessments and CBAP® mock tests are quite helpful to be acquainted with the type of questions you are going to attempt in CBAP® examination. Probably you have a fair chance of nailing it in first chance then. iTechss provides you a bank of mock tests and module wise assessments to develop your understanding about the real exam. Become exam ready with Online Training.
Business Analytics is a highly propitious stream and is deemed to be of great earning potential. Apart from CBAP®, iTechss has a vetted list of certifications which can positively impact your career
If you are new to Business Analysis and do not hold the relevant experience needed for CBAP®, you can go for CCBA®.
After the successful completion of the training with the institute, you will receive Training certificate. Also you will earn 35 PD Hours which will make you eligible for undertaking the CBAP® certification exam.
iTechss is the Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) of IIBA® and all its training sessions are conducted by CBAP® certified trainers. You can consider iTechss because of its:
Collaborative Learning Methodology: Get introduced to a Learning mechanism which has foundations in interactive and collaborative pedagogies.
24/7 Learning: iTechss provides you an access to it Learning Management System that hosts all the CBAP® learning and course material. The access is 24/7.
Flexible Schedules: Become the master of your will. Schedule your own batch or join an existing one, take your pick.
Practice to Perfection: Gaining expertise through a vast question bank with real time score and time analysis along with detailed explanation of answers.
iTechss is the Endorsed Education Provider (EEP) and is recognized by IIBA® for dissemination of Business Analysis knowledge through its industry focused and quality driven trainings.
If you are willing to upgrade your knowledge quotient, iTechss is there for you. We provide the option of flexible schedules for all the programs. For working professionals, there is an ease of learning through recorded sessions and 27/7 access to learning resources.
Yes, the trainer/instructor is accredited with CBAP® and PMP® certifications. He is a Business Analysis wizard with an experience of 8 years in IT industry. His vast knowledge and understanding of the concepts is complemented with the actual on-job experiences. He is applauded for his noteworthy improvements in the leading MNCs. The instructors are routinely guided by iTechss to deliver the best and valuable training to the students.
Yes, you can write to us at info@itechss.net for a demo class.
Once you enroll in the program by paying the fees for the same, you get access to LMS. You can access all the course notes, assessments and other material through LMS. The learners get access to the content for 24/7.
Yes, upon the successful completion of the training, you get a training certificate from iTechss.
You can make the online payment for the choice of course you want to undergo. The fee details are mentioned on the website. For making the payment, you can click on ENROLL button which will take you to the payment gateway.
You also have the option of bank wire transfer. You can write to us at info@itechss.net to get the details.
No, the course fee doesn’t include the certification fee. This fee is for the CBAP® Exam Preparatory Workshop only. The candidate has to pay the fee for CBAP® certification at the time of registering for the exam at IIBA® website. It is a third party transaction and has to be done by the candidate only, although iTechss can provide the necessary assistance in filling up the form for certification exam.
iTechss provides you the certificate for Training in Business principles needed for CBAP® Certification exam. For obtaining the CBAP® credential, the candidate has to schedule and pass the Certification exam conducted by IIBA®. Apart from providing 35 PD Hours which is a stipulated requirement for CBAP® Certification exam, iTechss also offers 7 Assessments and 3 Mock tests to test the skills and prepare for the certification exam.
If you still have any queries regarding the program or any other details, you can drop a mail at info@itechss.net. You will get a reply within 24 hours.