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CBAP® Certification Preparation - Virtual Classroom - 3 Days
Duration:
3 Days
Overview:
This comprehensive workshop prepares students for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam and helps make the most of the limited study time. The course was designed and created and is taught by CBAPs to help students focus on critical study areas and to provide insight into the exam.
This course is current with the framework of knowledge outlined by the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) version 2.0 and includes over 750 sample CBAP exam questions to help students know what to expect from the test. Additionally, students learn test-taking tips and strategies, along with other practice exercises to reinforce the material.
PDU Credits: 21
Objectives:
- Identify critical principles, activities, tasks, techniques, and tips described in the BABOK v2.0.
- Anticipate four general types of questions that appear on the exam and learn how to answer them.
- Cite core knowledge areas, their activities, tasks, deliverables, and relationships.
- Measure ability to successfully complete the exam through daily practice exams and sample questions in each knowledge area.
- Dissect and understand tricky sample questions through guided discussion after each practice exam.
- Develop a personal test prep strategy, employing various test-taking tactics.
Audience:
Anyone who wishes to pass the CBAP 2.0 certification exam and become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) may take this course.
Prerequisites:
- Before taking this course, students should fulfill the IIBA® requirements of 7500 hours BA experience, plus specific minimum hours per Knowledge Area. (This course provides sufficient CDU hours to satisfy the IIBA requirement of 21 such hours. A separate application to take the CBAP examination is required.)
- We recommend that participants complete a CBAP application before taking this course, although it is not necessary.
- We recommend that students download and skim the BABOK prior to class.
- For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the exam within three months of taking the course.
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Topics:
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Introduction to CBAP Certification
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- Overview of certification process, requirements, and application tips
- CBAP Exam overview
- 21 proven exam-taking tactics and tips to reduce anxiety and increase result
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BABOK Framework
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- Seven key Knowledge Areas
- BABOK Terminology
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Planning the Requirements Approach
- Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders
- Deciding how Requirements will be Managed and Traced
- Estimating BA Activities
- Planning of BA Communications
- Determining Requirements Metrics for Monitoring and Reporting
- Techniques for Planning
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Requirements Elicitation
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Prepare for Elicitation
- Conduct Elicitation Activity
- Document Elicitation Results
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Techniques for Elicitation
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Requirements Management and Communication
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Manage Solution Scope and Requirements
- Manage Requirements Traceability
- Maintain Requirements for Re-Use
- Prepare Requirements Package
- Communicate Requirements
- Techniques for Requirements Management and Communication
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Enterprise Analysis
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Define Business Need
- Assess Capability Gaps
- Determine Solution Approach
- Define Solution Scope
- Define Business Case
- Techniques for Enterprise Analysis
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Requirements Analysis
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Prioritize Requirements
- Organize Requirements
- Specify and Model Requirements
- Define Assumptions and Constraints
- Verify Requirements
- Validate Requirements
- Techniques for Analysis
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Solution Assessment and Validation
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- Overview, Inputs, and Outputs
- Assess Proposed Solution
- Allocate Requirements
- Assess Organizational Readiness
- Define Transition Requirements
- Validate Solution
- Evaluate Solution Performance
- Techniques for Solution Assessment and Validation
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Underlying Competencies
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- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Behavioral Characteristics
- Business Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Interaction Skills
- Software Applications
- Practice Exam Questions and Review
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Test-Taking Strategies
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- The exam process: what to expect
- Study and test tips
- Creating your own test prep strategy
- Final Practice Test and Review
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*Content, days, and times vary depending on your location. Please view the outline prior to purchase or contact the local center for more information.
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