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Mastering the Underlying Competencies of Business Analysis

The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) is a comprehensive guide to the business analysis profession. It defines a set of competencies essential for a business analyst to bring value to their organization. Though not a formal requirement for Business Analyst certifications, anyone performing business analysis work, regardless of their role or industry, …

requirements lifecycle management babok

BABOK Requirements Life Cycle Management

A certified Business Analyst (BA) has successfully passed an International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA.org) IIBA® certification exam to demonstrate their fundamental understanding of The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK® Guide)’s six knowledge areas, including Requirement Life Cycle Management. What are BABOK Knowledge Areas? IIBA’s BABOK Guide provides a global standard for the …

BABOK Techniques

A Business Analyst (BA) employs their skill sets to bring business value. The profession’s foundational resource, the third version of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) can help the business analyst identify their strengths and areas needing improvement as they work on building their skills. The BABOK, includes six knowledge areas that …

BABOK Strategy Analysis

BABOK Strategy Analysis

To successfully pass the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA.org) CBAP® or CCBA® certification exams,  you will be assessed on your fundamental understanding and application of the key concepts in the The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK® Guide)’s six knowledge areas. One of those key knowledge areas is Strategy Analysis which we will …

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BABOK Guide®: Global Standards for Business Analysis

What is the BABOK® Guide? The ever-evolving business world requires reliable guidelines to assess and maximize corporate productivity. Thankfully, the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) created and maintains the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide — an indispensable reference that is widely regarded as a gold standard in business analysis. It’s essential for …

How to Use the BABOK Guide to Create an Effective Study Plan

How to Use the BABOK Guide to Create an Effective Study Plan

To advance your business analysis career through professional certifications like the CBAP, CCBA, and ECBA and increase your success at passing the certification exam, it is best to create a personal study plan that incorporates the BABOK® Guide knowledge area concepts, tasks, techniques,  practice exam question, study aides (purchased or self-created), and time management tools …

BABOK vs. PMBOK Guide: What’s the Difference?

BABOK vs PMBOK Guide: What’s the Difference?

With more than 174,727 business analysts in the United States alone, there’s bound to be a plethora of opinions about how to analyze operations and steer companies toward success. In some ways, PMI, BABOK, and PMBOK unite many of the best practices that analysts have found successful — putting them into guides that any analyst …

Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023

Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023

By Andrea Brockmeier, Jason Cassidy, Ken Crawshaw, Amy Farber, Susan Heidorn, Norman Kennedy, Jose Marcial Portilla, and Mike Stuedemann This past year has been a bit of a respite from the chaos of the last couple of years as many people have settled into working from home, in the office, or some combination. We seem …

What is Business Agility? | Agile Business Process

Agile Business Process: What is Business Agility?

The organizational alignment of leadership, culture, and strategy, focusing on the value provided to stakeholders, is termed “business agility” or “organizational agility.” With change constant in almost every industry, the organization that can quickly adapt to meet changes while still bringing value to stakeholders is positioned for long-term success. On this page: What is Business …

Implementing Strategies for Organizational Change Management

Implementing Strategies for Organizational Change Management

One reliable thing about the business world is it’s constantly in flux. Organizational leaders must be adaptable and know how to implement changes affecting their operations, products, and employees, often with limited time. This flexibility is what keeps them and their organization competitive. Regardless of the reason for the change, whether it’s related to new …