Certified Business Analyst Professional – CBAP® Exam Preparation

Certified Business Analyst Professional – CBAP® Exam Preparation Cut your study time in half and seriously improve your chances of passing the CBAP® exam first time!

7 – 10 October 2012 • Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE

5 Reasons To Attend: 1. Recognise the types of questions on the CBAP® exam

Also beneficial for those considering the CCBA® exam

2. Describe IIBA’s perspective on how business analysis is conducted 3. Recognise which terms, concepts, tasks, techniques and best practices require attention when studying the knowledge areas outlined in the BABOK® Guide 4. Practice completing exam questions, giving you confidence in your understanding of the concepts and approach used in the CBAP® exam 5. Evaluate many more “best” answers, rather than just “right” answers, and discuss major themes and issues for each topic area

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Certified Business Analyst Professional – CBAP® Exam Preparation 7 – 10 October 2012 • Hyatt Regency Hotel, Dubai, UAE Meet Your Expert Course Director Martyn Wilson is an instructor with ESI International who has more than 15 years of experience in business analysis, project management, facilitation, and training.

Course Overview The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)® designation is a professional certification for individuals with extensive business analysis experience.

With over 1000 individuals in more than 30 countries achieving the CBAP® designation since the first exam held in November 2006, CBAP® recipients are experts in identifying the business needs of an organisation in order to

He served a two-year term as the President of the

determine the best solutions. Companies are recognising

IIBA UK Chapter and Regional Director for EMEA

the CBAP® designation, and the value and expertise that

(2008 - 2010). During his time as President, he defined

these professionals bring to their organisations.

the business strategy and established an operational board which increased the profile and awareness of

This course will help you find out exactly what you need to

the IIBA in the UK. In addition, he organised the first

know and how to prepare yourself to fulfill the requirements

ever Business Analysis Conference held in London in

for each BABOK® Guide knowledge area, as well as the

2009, which had over 300 delegates from 11 countries.

business analysis techniques identified in each area.

Martyn has professional qualifications in project

You will become familiar with the makeup and format

management (PMP)® and business analysis (CBAP)®.

of the exam itself by answering practice questions within

He was the first to achieve the CBAP qualification

each lesson. You will get a chance to explore the rationale

in the UK in 2008 and also has a Master’s Certificate

behind each answer with your instructor, a certified CBAP®.

in Business Analysis from The George Washington

In addition, after you’ve completed the lessons, you’ll have

University.

the opportunity to take “real-life” practice exams to put

®

Martyn specialises in strategic business development, business troubleshooting, and change management consulting. Originally from the building and construction industry, he now works across a range of market sectors providing business improvements consulting and business analysis training across EMEA. He has extensive experience with new company start-ups, business strategy development, process improvements, and new product development and marketing.

your skills to the test.

Methodology This course uses an instructor-led teaching method with participant interaction.

The course materials include: • A Participant Guide, containing the slides (with exercises), BA Techniques Handbook, study hints, and study aids • A practice exam will be administered and reviewed on the last day of the course

Would you like to run this course in-house?

Register and: ✔ Receive a Study Hints Guide and a BA Techniques Handbook

✔ Receive the ESI’s BA Techniques Handbook, a standalone guide that describes in detail each of the business analysis techniques covered by the BABOK®

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✔ Have access to numerous other study aids that will further enhance your familiarity with the BABOK® Guide

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Course Timings Registration and coffee will be at 07:30 on Day One. Course sessions will commence at 08:00 and conclude at 14:30 with lunch. There will be refreshment breaks at approximately 10:30 and 12:30.

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Day One • Welcome • Introduction • Course Objectives

Unit Six: Requirements Analysis • Describe the purpose and objectives for requirements analysis • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks: - Prioritise requirements - Organise requirements - Specify and model requirements - Define assumptions and constraints - Verify requirements - Validate requirements

Unit One: The BABOK® And Techniques • Navigate through the BABOK® to ensure maximum coverage for the purpose of study • Identify all knowledge areas and their structure • Identify the techniques within the BABOK® Unit Two: Business Analysis Planning And Monitoring • Describe the purpose and objectives for business analysis planning and monitoring • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks: - Plan business analysis approach - Conduct stakeholder analysis - Plan business analysis activities - Plan business analysis communication - Plan requirements management process - Manage business analysis performance

Day Four Unit Seven: Solution Assessment And Validation • Describe the purpose and objectives for Solution Assessment and Evaluation Validation • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks: - Assess proposed solution - Allocate requirements - Assess organisational readiness - Define transition requirements - Validate solution - Evaluate solution performance

Practice Exam and Review

Day Two Unit Three: Elicitation • Describe the purpose and objectives for elicitation • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks: - Prepare for elicitation - Conduct elicitation activity - Document elicitation results - Confirm elicitation results

Practice Exam and Review

Unit Four: Requirements Management And Communications • Describe the purpose and objectives for requirements management and communications • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks: - Manage solution scope and requirements - Manage requirements traceability - Maintain requirements for re-use - Prepare requirements package - Communicate requirements

Day Three Unit Five: Enterprise Analysis • Describe the purpose and objectives for enterprise analysis • Describe inputs and outputs, elements, stakeholders, and techniques for the following tasks:

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Define business need Assess capability gaps Determine solution approach Define solution scope Define business case

Requirements: Individuals must meet the IIBA’s application requirements to sit the CBAP® and CCBA® Exams including work experience, areas of expertise, education and professional development and references. See the requirements listed on the IIBA website at www.theiiba. org for details.

Delegates should read the BABOK® prior to attending and bring a copy with them to the class.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for those who want to join the Business Analysis elite with a world-class accreditation.

Attend this course to increase your chances of passing the IIBA’s certification exam first time and receive study tips, insight, and valuable information that will allow you to focus your efforts on particular areas.

BABOK®, CBAP®, and CCB® are registered trademarks owned by the International Institute of Business Analysis.

PMP® Is a registered mark of the project management Institute, Inc.

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