COURSE 2630 | 4-DAY SESSION
CBAP Certification Prep Boot Camp

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Course Outline

I. Welcome to the Boot Camp!
The CBAP certification only debuted in late 2006, but already there’s tremendous interest in it. We’ll start the CBAP Prep Boot Camp with an overview of what “Certified Business Analyst Professional” means—what it is and what it isn’t. Under your instructor’s guidance, you’ll have a chance to discover some of the most important philosophies and aspects of the CBAP examination, setting the tone for this fast-paced and interactive learning experience. And to get you ready for the workshop to come, we’ll give you a preview of the workshop content and our process for delivering a valuable learning experience.

1. Components of the CBAP certification
   
2. Introduction to the CBAP examination
   
3. Philosophy of the CBAP exam
   
4. Overview of CBAP exam content
   
5. Overview of the CBAP Boot Camp
   

II. CBAP Certification: The Credentials
Armed with a sense of what the CBAP is and a taste of the examination experience, you and your fellow Boot Camp participants will then receive a guided tour of the CBAP certification. We’ll explore the certifying body—the International Institute of Business Analysis—and the requirements for CBAP certification. The Boot Camp will talk you through the application and examination processes, including tips, tools, and best practices for packaging your Business Analyst experience and education on the application. Next, we’ll familiarize you with the professional standards and ethics of the CBAP certification. And we’ll conclude this module with a look at how the examination is structured and show you the best way to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your exam preparation.

1. The International Institute of Business Analysis
   
2. The CBAP certification
   
3. The CBAP certification application process
   
4. The CBAP examination process
   
5. The professional code of conduct
   
6. The CBAP examination structure
   

III. Business Analysis Overview
Before we can focus on the Body of Knowledge, we will need to cover critical foundational material on the topic of business analysis. We’ll start by providing an overview, including common terms, concepts, techniques, and models that all business analysts must know to pass the CBAP examination. During this overview, you’ll have numerous chances to demonstrate your own knowledge, learn from your fellow Boot Camp participants, and gain useful insights from your instructor. You’ll also practice exam questions to test your mastery, help you identify weaknesses, and efficiently plan for further study on these important and often underemphasized exam topics.

1. What is business analysis?
   
2. The role and competencies of the business analyst
   
3. The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
   
4. The Project Management Life Cycle and the process groups
   
5. Project roles and competencies
   
6. Requirements engineering basics
   
7. Levels of requirements
   
8. Systems, processes, and actors

IV. The Business Analysis Knowledge Areas
At the heart of CBAP certification is demonstrated knowledge of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge™ (BABOK™). In this section of the Boot Camp, we’ll dive deeply into each Knowledge Area. As we cover each of these six subject-matter areas, we’ll share the essential information you need to know for the examination. You’ll come to understand the structure of the BABOK and discover some practical tips for remembering what you need to know. And of course the Boot Camp will help you continue to increase your comfort and confidence with the CBAP examination through realistic practice exercises. Combined with the opportunity to discuss your questions, these activities will help you further refine your personalized CBAP preparation plan.

1. Enterprise analysis
   
2. Requirements planning and management
   
3. Requirements elicitation
   
4. Requirements analysis and documentation
   
5. Requirements communication
   
6. Solution assessment and validation
   

V. Fundamentals of Business Analysis
Having attained a deep knowledge of the BABOK Knowledge Areas, you must still understand and know the critical business analysis fundamentals. This module takes a detailed, structured look at the underlying fundamentals you need to know for the CBAP certification. We’ll also explore some of the general knowledge required, as well as reviewing the business analysis glossary.

1. Communication skills
   
2. Leadership skills
   
3. Problem solving skills
   
4. Business and IT domain knowledge
   
5. Other general knowledge
   
6. Glossary and terminology
   

VI. A Guide to Success on the CBAP Examination
By this point in the Boot Camp, you’ll have a clear understanding of the CBAP application and examination process. Using our specially developed tools, ready to map out your experience and knowledge know what you personally need to do to complete successful CBAP application. You’ll also have an individualized study plan to help you prepare efficiently effectively for the CBAP examination. All that a few final tips to improve your examination experience. In this final Boot Camp section, you’ll get our and tricks and have a chance to practice with a CBAP examination. As we wrap up our four-day you’ll put the finishing touches on your personal preparation plan so that you can quickly and easily for your own CBAP examination.

1. Review of key topics
   
2. Key tips to remember for the CBAP
   
3. Final test hints and tricks
   
4. Practice CBAP examination
   
5. Your personal preparation plan