I. Welcome to the Boot Camp!

Well start the CBAP® Certification Prep Boot Camp with an overview of what Certified Business Analysis Professional(tm) meanswhat it is and what it isnt. Under your instructors guidance, youll 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, well give you a preview of the content and our process for delivering a valuable learning experience.

• Components of the CBAP® certification
• Introduction to the CBAP® examination
• Philosophy of the CBAP® exam
• Overview of CBAP® exam content
• 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. Well explore the certifying bodythe International Institute of Business Analysis®and the requirements for CBAP® certification. The Boot Camp will take 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, well familiarize you with the professional standards and ethics of the CBAP® certification. And well 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.

• The International Institute of Business Analysis®
• The CBAP® certification
• The CBAP® certification application process
• The CBAP® examination process
• The professional code of conduct
• 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. Well 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, youll have numerous chances to demonstrate your own knowledge, learn from your fellow Boot Camp participants, and gain useful insights from your instructor. Youll also practice exam questions to test your mastery, help you identify weaknesses, and effectively plan for further study on these important and often underemphasized exam topics.

• What is business analysis?
• The role and competencies of the business analyst
• The Systems/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• The Project Management Life Cycle and the process groups
• Project roles and competencies
• Requirements engineering basics
• Levels of requirements
• 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, well dive deeply into each Knowledge Area. As we cover each of these six subject-matter areas, well share the essential information you need to know for the examination. Youll 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.

• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Elicitation
• Requirements Management and Communication
• Enterprise Analysis
• Requirements Analysis
• Solution Assessment and Validation

V. Underlying Competencies

Having attained a deep knowledge of the BABOK® Knowledge Areas, you must still understand and know critical business analysis fundamentals. This module takes a detailed, structured look at the underlying competencies you need to know for the CBAP® certification.

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Behavioral Characteristics
• Business Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Interaction Skills
• Software Applications

VI. Techniques

A Business Analyst employs a variety of tools and techniques during a project to ensure successful results. Throughout the course, we will examine and study a number of these tools and techniques and learn the best time and place in which to use each.

• Elicitation techniques
• Diagramming and modeling techniques
• Root cause analysis techniques
• Acceptance and evaluation definition techniques
• Post-project assessment techniques

VII. A Guide to Success on the CBAP® Exam

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

• Review of key topics
• Key tips to remember for the CBAP® exam
• Final test hints and tricks
• Practice CBAP® examination
• Your personal preparation plan