CBAP® Certification Preparation

Public Class Offerings

Traditional Classroom

• August 24 - 26, 2010  Minneapolis, MN

• October 5 - 7, 2010  Chicago, IL

• November 2 - 4, 2010  Minneapolis, MN

Virtual Classroom

• July 26, 28, Aug 2, 4, 9, 11, 2010   Register Now!

            Schedule a private class at your facility or ours.
            Contact us for more information.

Overview

Want to make sure that you are ready for the CBAP® exam and increase your odds of passing it on the first try?

This comprehensive workshop will prepare you for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam and help you make the most of the limited study time you have. The course was designed, created, and is taught by CBAPs to help others focus on the critical areas to study and to provide insights into the exam.

It 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 make you ready and know what to expect come test time. Additionally, you’ll learn test-taking tips and strategies, along with other practice exercises to reinforce the material.

We Guarantee Success

We guarantee that you will pass the CBAP® exam. If you take the exam within 3 months of the class and do not pass or you are unable to take the exam within 3 months of the class, please notify us in writing. If you were an open enrollment student, you can re-take our open enrollment class at no charge (travel not included) and we will give coaching on any areas needing improvement. You are responsible for all materials for the re-take.

Length

Traditional Classroom - 3 days

Virtual Classroom - 6 Sessions

21 CDUs - 2.1 CEUs*

What You'll Receive

• Both our Traditional and Virtual classes use the same materials.
• A comprehensive 400+ page preparation study guide loaded with key terms, tips, and techniques to help you
  prepare for the CBAP® exam.
• Daily exams with realistic practice questions and answer explanations.
• Class discussions that dissect practice questions to learn how to analyze and answer them.
• Free 30-day subscription to our online CBAP® study exam simulator (with over 750 randomized questions and detailed answer explanations).
• 150-question “take home” exam simulation with detailed answer explanations, combined with the online study exam provides a focused continuing learning experience.

Testimonials

• I wouldn’t [have]…passed the exam, without this!
  Amy Norby, CBAP, Carlson Leisure Group
• Helped tie the different knowledge areas together
  Rodney Meyer, CBAP, Allianz Life Insurance
• Provides tools to break BABOK into logical pieces.
  Janet Justice, CBAP, NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.
• The study guide was immensely helpful, right on.
  Ken Boyer, CBAP, PepsiCo
• I passed, one of the first 2.0 CBAP’s in the world
  David Stevens, CBAP, LogiSolve
• More

Objectives

• Identify the critical principles, activities, tasks, techniques, and tips described in the BABOK® ver. 2.0.

• Anticipate the 4 general types of questions that appear on the exam and learn how to answer them.

• Cite the core knowledge areas, their activities, tasks, deliverables, and their relationships.

• Measure your ability to successfully complete the exam through practice exams in each knowledge area.

• Dissect and understand tricky sample questions through guided discussion after every practice exam.
• Develop a personal test prep strategy, employing various test-taking tactics.

Why take this course?

Audience

All people who wish to pass the CBAP® 2.0 certification exam and become a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®).

Format

To assimilate the vast amount of information needed to pass the CBAP® exam, there is a mixture of lecture, discussion, exercises, and several practice exams in the course. Be prepared to answer practice tests to simulate the exam, with discussions about why answers were correct or incorrect. Many students find this one of the most helpful parts of the class. You will also learn methods of recall and retention to help retain critical information needed to pass the CBAP® exam.

See the Class Logistics section below for more details on class formats.

Content

• Introduction to CBAP® Certification
  • Overview of certification process, requirements, and application tips
  • CBAP® Exam overview
  • 21 proven exam-taking tactics and tips to reduce anxiety and increase result
• BABOK® Framework
  • 7 key Knowledge Areas
  • BABOK® Terminology
  • Practice Exam Questions & Review
• Business Analysis Planning And Monitoring
  • 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 & Review
• Requirements Elicitation
  • Overview, Inputs and Outputs
  • Prepare for Elicitation
  • Conduct Elicitation Activity
  • Document Elicitation Results
  • Confirm Elicitation Results
  • Techniques for Elicitation
  • Practice Exam Questions & Review
• Requirements Management and Communication
  • 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 & Review
• Enterprise Analysis
  • 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 & Review
• Requirements Analysis
  • 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 & Review
• Solution Assessment and Validation
  • 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 & Review
• Underlying Competencies
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Behavioral Characteristics
  • Business Knowledge
  • Communication Skills
  • Interaction Skills
  • Software Applications
  • Practice Exam Questions & Review
• Test-Taking Strategies
  • The exam process: what to expect
  • Study and test tips
  • Creating your own test prep strategy
  • Discuss simulated “take home” exam and online study exam strategies
  • Re-certification

Pre-requisites

• 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 their CBAP® application before taking this course, although it is not necessary.
• We recommend students download and skim the BABOK® prior to class.
• For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the exam within 3 months of taking the course.

Public Class Tuition

Traditional Classroom

            3 Days              $1895.00

Virtual Classroom

            6 Sessions     $1450.00 Special introductory pricing.

Contact us for private class pricing.

* Students may earn 2.1 CEUs from Auburn University for this course. An additional charge applies.

Skill Level

Intermediate

BABOK® Knowledge Areas

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

Class Logistics

Traditional Classroom

• Classes are held in 3 consecutive days, typically running 8:30 am-4:30 pm.

Virtual Classroom

• Classes are held twice weekly in six sessions spread over three consecutive weeks. Sessions typically run 9:00 am-12:30 pm Central Time, but select classes may be available at other times.
• Classes are delivered over the internet. A broadband internet connection is necessary, but no additional software is needed. You will be provided a link to access the virtual sessions.
• A microphone and speakers using a VoIP connection or a telephone connection is necessary to hear and speak during the virtual sessions.
• Check for specific connection requirements and look for the item marked “Q: What are the system requirements for attending a Webinar?”.

Related Courses

• Business Process Modeling
• Consulting Skills to Solve Business Problems
• Data Modeling
• Eliciting Business Requirements
• Business Analysis Fundamentals
• Use Case Modeling
• Planning and Managing Requirements
• Software Testing Fundamentals