Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) Prep

As per a study by LinkedIn, business analysis is one of the fastest-growing professions. With increasing dependence on technology projects, organizations are hiring a larger number of business analysts. The Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) credential from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a highly valued certification in the business analyst domain for mid-level business analysts in the world.

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Details + Objectives

Course code: GES2120

What you will learn

Complete overview of the knowledge areas of BABOK v3.0
Preparation process for CCBA
Tasks and techniques for business analysis
Prepare for the final exam with chapter-based questions and simulations

How you will benefit

Develop expertise on BABOK fundamentals and best practices
Open new career opportunities and expand your skillset
Obtain the information needed to succeed in taking the CCBA exam

How the course is taught

Self-paced, online course
3 Months to complete
Open enrollment, begin anytime
80 course hours

Outline

INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction

Introduction
BA V3 Themes
BA knowledge areas
BA V3 Glossary
Study Guide - Preface and Introduction
Presentation - Introduction to BABOK

BA Key Concepts

Key terms
Requirements classifications
BABOK roles
Study Guide - Business analysis Key Concepts
Concept Questions - BA Concepts
Concept Questions - BABOK Terms
CCBA - Warm up - Intro to BA
CCBA - Warm up - BABOK Terms

BA Planning and Monitoring

Intro to BA planning and monitoring
Task 1 - Plan BA approach
Task 2 - Plan stakeholder engagement
Task 3 - Plan BA governance
Task 4 - Plan BA information management
Task 5 - Identify BA performance improvements
Study Guide - Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Concept Questions - BA Planning
CCBA - Warm up - BA Planning & Monitoring
CCBA - Scenarios - BA Planning and Monitoring - Set - 1
CCBA - Scenarios - BA Planning and Monitoring - Set - 2
Flashcards - BA Planning
Audiobook - BA Planning
Presentation - BA Planning

Elicitation and Collaboration

Intro to Elicitation and collaboration
Task 1 - Prepare for elicitation
Task 2 - Conduct elicitation
Task 3 - Confirm elicitation result
Task 4 - Communicate BA information
Task 5 - Manage stakeholder collaboration
Study Guide - Elicitation and Collaboration
Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 1
Concept Questions - Elicitation - Part 2
CCBA - Warm up - Elicitation
CCBA - Scenarios - Elicitation - Set - 1
CCBA - Scenarios - Elicitation - Set - 2
Flashcards - Elicitation
Audiobook - Elicitation
Presentation - Elicitation and Collaboration

Requirements LCM

Intro Requirements Lifecycle Management
Task 1 - Trace Requirements
Task 2 - Maintain Requirements
Task 3 - Prioritize Requirements
Task 4 - Assess Requirements Changes
Task 5 - Approve Requirements
Study Guide - Chapter 5 - Requirements Life Cycle Management
Concept Questions - Req. LCM
CCBA - Warm up - Req. LCM
CCBA - Scenarios - Req. LCM - Set - 1
CCBA - Scenarios - Req. LCM - Set - 2
Flashcards - Req. LCM
Audiobook - Req. LCM
Presentation - Req. LCM

Strategy Analysis
1. Intro to Strategy analysis
2. Task 1 - Analyze current state
3. Task 2 - Define future state
4. Task 3 - Assess risks
5. Task 4 - Define change strategy
6. Study Guide - Chapter 6 - Strategy Analysis
7. Concept Questions - Strategy Analysis
8. CCBA - Warm up - Strategy analysis
9. CCBA - Scenarios - Strategy analysis - Set - 1
10. CCBA - Scenarios - Strategy analysis - Set - 2
11. Flashcards - Strategy Analysis
12. Audiobook - Strategy Analysis
13. Presentation - Strategy Analysis
Requirements Analysis and Design Def.
1. Intro to Requirements analysis and design definition
2. Task 1 - Specify and Model Requirements
3. Task 2 - Verify Requirements
4. Task 3 - Validate requirements
5. Task 4 - Define Requirements architecture
6. Task 5 - Define Design Options
7. Task 6 - Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
8. Study Guide - Chapter 7 - Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
9. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 1
10. Concept Questions - RADD - Part 2
11. CCBA - Warm up - Requirements Analysis and Design
12. CCBA - Scenarios - Req. Analysis and Design - Set - 1
13. CCBA - Scenarios - Req. Analysis - Set - 2
14. Flashcards - RADD
15. Audiobook - RADD
16. Presentation - RADD
Solution Evaluation

Intro to Solution Evaluation
Task 1 - Measure solution performance
Task 2 - Analyze performance measures
Task 3 - Assess solution limitations
Task 4 - Assess enterprise limitations
Task 5 - Recommend actions to increase solution value
Study guide - chapter 8 - Solution Evaluation
Concept questions - solution evaluation
CCBA - Warm up - solution evaluation
CCBA - Scenarios - solution evaluation - set - 1
CCBA - Scenarios - solution evaluation - set - 2
Flashcards - solution evaluation
Audiobook - Solution Evaluation
Presentation - Solution Evaluation

Underlying Competencies

Intro to Underlying Competencies
1-Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
2-Behavioral Characteristics
3-Business Knowledge
4-Communication Skills
5-Interaction Skills
6-Tools and Technology
Study Guide - Chapter 9 - Underlying Competencies
Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 1
Concept Questions - Underlying Competencies - Part 2
CCBA - Warm up - Underlying competencies

Techniques

Acceptance and evaluation criteria
Backlog Management
Balanced scorecards
Benchmarking and market analysis
Brainstorming
Business Cases
Business capability analysis
Business Model Canvas
Business rules analysis
Collaborative games
Concept modelling
Data dictionary
Data flow diagrams
Data mining
Data modelling
Decision analysis
Decision modelling
Document analysis
Estimation
Financial analysis
Focus groups
Functional decomposition
Glossary
Interface analysis
Interviews
Item tracking
Lessons learned
Metrics and key performance indicators
Mind mapping
Non-functional requirements analysis
Observation
Organizational modelling
Prioritization
Process analysis
Process modelling
Prototyping
Reviews
Risk analysis and management
Roles and permissions matrix
Root cause analysis
Scope models
Sequence diagrams
Stakeholder list map or personas
State modelling
Survey or questionnaire
SWOT analysis
Use cases and scenarios
User stories
Vendor assessment
Workshops
Study Guide - Chapter 10 - Techniques
Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 1
Concept Questions - Techniques - Part 2
Knowledge Based Questions - Techniques
Presentation - BA Techniques

Past Session Recordings

Links for Past Session Recordings - CCBA

Modelling

UML Intro
UML Use case modeling
UML Activity Diagram
UML State Diagram
UML using Visio

Workshop Materials

BA Techniques - When to use which one
CCBA Session Plan
CCBA Study Guide
Requirements Traceability Relationships

Reference Materials

BABOK V3 KAs and Tasks Overview Mindmap
6 KAs and 30 Tasks of BABOK V3 Mindmap
BABOK V3 Techniques Mind-map
BABOK Word Cloud Mindmap
BABOK V3 Tasks Summary
205 - Business Analysis Workbook
206 - BABOK V3 Glossary-KA wise
207 - BABOK V3 Tasks Summary

Exam Prep Help

Presentation - Scenario Based Questions
The Ultimate IIBA Exams Info Guide
CCBA Exam Preparation Plan with FAQs
CCBA V3 Application Simulator
Adaptive US Certificate
Study Tips you need for IIBA Cert. Exam
The Ultimate IIBA Exam Tips Guide
CCBA v3 Audiobook
BABOK Analysis Document

Simulations

CCBA Simulations 1-3

Instructors & Support

LN Mishra

LN Mishra is the co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) of Adaptive US Inc. and has over 28 years of experience in business analysis, where he has assisted more than 1200 business analysts in becoming IIBA certified. LN is the only trainer who holds all seven certifications from IIBA (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, CCA, AAC, CBDA, and CPOA) and CPRE from IREB in Germany. He has held numerous workshops in business analysis and consulted and trained clients in the US, Europe, and India, including Toshiba, Nordstrom, AkzoNobel, AXA, MindTree, iGate, Ness, and more. LN holds a post-graduate diploma in Management (PGDM) from IIM Ahmedabad and BE (Honors) in Electronics. He has also authored over 20 books on business analysis, including Practical Requirements Engineering, Mastering CBAP, CBAP Question Bank, Mastering CPRE, CPRE Question Bank, and Stories for IT Trainers.

Requirements

Prerequisites:

At least 2 years of business analysis experience in the last 7 years
Good command over English language and good knowledge of business and IT

Certification Requirements:

To earn the CCBA designation, candidates must:

Complete a minimum of 3,750 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 7 years.
Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours must be completed in 2 of the BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas OR a minimum of 500 hours must be completed in each of 4 of the BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas.
Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years.
Provide references.
Agree to the Code of Conduct and the Terms and Conditions
Pass the exam.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Headphones.
A microphone.

Software Requirements:

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

More About

About Certification: International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is a professional association shaping the practice of business analysis to achieve better enterprise outcomes. With 30,000 global Members, 120 chapters, 1,500 volunteers, and 500 partners worldwide. IIBA supports the recognition of the profession within organizations, enables networking and community engagement, provides foundational standards and resources, and offers internationally recognized certification programs for career advancement.

FAQ

Yes, you will receive the needed Professional Development (PD) hours you need to apply for the Certificate of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®) exam.

To earn the CCBA designation, candidates must:

Complete a minimum of 3,750 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 7 years.
Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours must be completed in 2 of the BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas OR a minimum of 500 hours must be completed in each of 4 of the BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas.
Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years.
Provide references.
Agree to the Code of Conduct and the Terms and Conditions
Pass the exam.

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