CBAP-CCBA
Certified Business Analysis (CBAP/CCBA)
Prepare for the IIBA Business Analysis Certification with this comprehensive prep course. Pass the CBAP & CCBA exams with ease!
- 15 Interactive Lessons and 71 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 431 Practice Test Questions and 2 Full Length Tests
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15Interactive Lessons
71Topics
431Practice Test Questions
81Flashcards
81Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Certified Business Analysis (CBAP/CCBA) is a training course for passing the certification exams conducted by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). These are 2 different exams: Certified Business Analysis Program (CBAP) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA). The detailed study guide helps you prepare for both CBAP and CCBA certification exams simultaneously. CBAP prepares you for larger and complex roles as a business analyst whereas CCBA is ideal for those with extensive Business Analysis experience. The course content focuses on strategy analysis, solution evaluation, requirements lifecycle management, business analysis planning and monitoring, and requirement analysis and design definition. Additionally, it helps in developing soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, which are essential for successful business analysis.
- Exploring the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM™) framework & understanding six knowledge areas
- Understanding of elicitation methods, creating requirement specifications, and conducting feasibility studies
- Ability to manage the entire lifecycle of requirements, requirement prioritization, traceability, and change management
- Evaluate potential solutions for defined requirements; assess the feasibility, viability, and suitability of different options
- Expertise in techniques used in business analysis, like data modeling, process modeling, and use case analysis
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and business intelligence tools
- Using flowcharts, data flow diagrams, and UML diagrams to create models to represent business processes
- Engage with stakeholders throughout the business analysis process; understanding their needs, expectations, and potential impacts
- Create various deliverables like requirement specifications, use case diagrams, and process models, that communicate the business analysis findings
- Improved writing skills to produce clear, concise, and well-structured documentation
Target Career Roles
- Business Analyst
- Software Analyst
- Process Manager
- Business Consultant
- Web Application Analyst
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
15 Interactive Lessons · 71 topics01 Introduction 5 topics +
- What You Will Learn
- What Is Covered in This Book
- How to Become CBAP®/CCBA™ Certified
- How to Use This Book
- CBAP®/CCBA™: Certified Business Analys... 3.0 Knowledge Areas and Underlying Competencies
02 Foundation Concepts 9 topics +
- What Is Business Analysis?
- Reviewing the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM™)
- Exploring the Business Analysis Knowledge Areas
- Exploring Requirements
- Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects
- Perspectives on Business Analysis
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
03 Controlled Start: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 5 topics +
- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
04 Controlled Start: Strategy Analysis 5 topics +
- Strategy Analysis
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
05 Overarching Tasks: Requirements Life Cycle Management 5 topics +
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
06 Controlled Middle: Elicitation and Collaboration 5 topics +
- Requirements Elicitation
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
07 Controlled Middle: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 5 topics +
- Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
08 Controlled End: Solution Evaluation 5 topics +
- Solution Evaluation
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
09 Underlying Competencies 5 topics +
- Essential Skills of Effective Business Analysts
- How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
10 Five Perspectives on Business Analysis 9 topics +
- The Agile Perspective
- The Business Intelligence Perspective
- The Information Technology Perspective
- The Business Architecture Perspective
- The Business Process Management Perspective
- Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects
- Summary
- Exam Essentials
- Key Terms
11 Appendix A: Advice on Completing Your Exam Application 6 topics +
- The Competency-Based Certification Model
- CBAP® Experience Requirements
- CCBA™ Experience Requirements
- Calculate Your Experience Hours
- Additional Exam Eligibility Requirements
- The Exam Application Process
12 Appendix B: Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements 2 topics +
- Review the Six Knowledge Areas
- Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements
13 Appendix C: Mapping Techniques, Stakeholders, and Deliverables to Knowledge Areas and Tasks 3 topics +
- Techniques
- Stakeholders
- Deliverables
14 Appendix D: Summary of Business Analysis Techniques 1 topics +
- Business Analysis Techniques
15 Appendix E: Summary of Business Analysis Outputs 1 topics +
- Business Analysis Outputs
03 / Exam details
Certified Business Analysis (CBAP/CCBA) Details
The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) is a professional certification for individuals with extensive Business Analysis experience. Similarly, the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)...
Passing Score
- CBAP: 500
- CCBA: 70
Exam Fee
- For members: USD 325
- For non-members: USD 450
- For corporate member: USD 290
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Question Format
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Practice Tests
431 Practice Questions
(mapped to official exam objectives)
Certification
CBAP-CCBA
IIBA credential
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05 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is this CCBA and CBAP certification study guide about? +
It is a step-by-step study guide designed by uCertify to help you pass the CCBA and CBAP certification exams in your first attempt. It is a comprehensive well-structured course that helps you prepare for both the exams simultaneously.
Who should take this course? +
All those wanting to improve their business analysis and project management skills should take this course. It is ideal for those engaged in business analysis, project management, system analysis, consultancy, and personal business or entrepreneurs.
What are the prerequisites for CCBA & CBAP certification exams? +
The prerequisites for CCBA includes:
- Bachelor's degree, certification in a professional development program in business analysis, and 2,160 hours of business analysis experience within the past four years.
- The prerequisites for CBAP include: bachelor's degree, certification in professional development program in business analysis, and 5,400 hours of business analysis experience within the past four years, with at least 2,700 hours in three of the six knowledge areas.
What is the structure of the CBAP & CCBA exams? +
Both the exams are structured in the same way. It consists of 55 multiple choice questions that need to be answered within 3.5 hours.
What is the passing score for these exams? +
The passing score for both the CCBA and CBAP exams is 70%.
How much do the CBAP and CCBA exams cost? +
Following is the complete break-up for both the certification exams:
- CBAP: application fee $145; Exam fee $350 (for members), $505 (for non-members)
- CCBA: application fee $145; Exam fee $250 (for members), $405 (for non-members)
What are the career benefits of obtaining CBAP or CCBA certification?+
Acquiring these certifications can significantly boost your career as a business analyst. Both certifications are industry-recognized for validating your expertise and overall understanding of business analysis principles and practices. It will add value to your resume and credits professional recognition, improved job security, expanded career opportunities, networking, and personal growth.
What are the prerequisites for this exam?+
CBAP prerequisites:
- Complete a minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis Work experience in the last 10 years.
- Within this experience, a minimum of 900 hours completed in 4 of the 6 BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas, for a total of at least 3,600 of the required 7,500 total.
- Complete a minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years.
- Provide two references.
CCBA prerequisites:
- Complete a minimum of 3,750 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 7 years.
- Within these 3750 minimum hours required, a minimum of 900 hours must be completed in each of 2 of the 6 BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas OR, a minimum of 500 hours must be completed in each of 4 of the 6 BABOK Guide Knowledge Areas.
- Complete a minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development within the last 4 years.
- Provide references.
What is the exam registration fee?+
- For members: USD 325
- For non-members: USD 450
- For corporate member: USD 290
Where do I take the exam?+
What is the format of the exam?+
Multiple-choice questions
What is the passing score?+
- CBAP: 500
- CCBA: 70
What is the exam's retake policy?+
Applicants are allowed to rewrite the exam two times, each attempt at a fee, (for a total of three times, where the initial exam counts as the first attempt) within the one-year period from the date of the application approval email. If an applicant does not pass their third attempt at the exam, the applicant must wait until their application expiry date. To re-apply, an applicant must complete and submit a new online application with new reference endorsements along with payment of the application and exam fees.
Where can I find more information about this exam?+
Become A Business Analysis Pro
And, gain valuable insights for passing the CCBA & CBAP exams.