Certified Business Analysis - Why and How - Adaptive US

Certified business analysis Professional (CBAP®) is the 3rd level certification provided by International Institute of business analysis (IIBA®), Canada (www.IIBA.org).

It is the world's most recognized certification for business analysts.

Following are some of the benefits of becoming a CBAP® :

• Be recognized for your competency in business analysis.
• BA is the fastest growing career opportunity for IT professionals.
• People with domain experience can move into IT sector by becoming a business analyst.
• Better job prospects.
• Better salary - Certified business analysts earn 15% higher than those who are not certified.

 Target Audience for CBAP®

• CBAP® examination targets following audience:
• Seasoned BAs
• BA Consultants
• Trainers

 Eligibility for CBAP®

• Minimum 7500 hours of Business analysis-related work in the last 10 years
• Professional development: 35 hours of verifiable BABOK® coursework in the last 4 years. Adaptive US is an authorized EEP of IIBA®, its training provides desired PDUs for CBAP® certification examination.
• References: 2 references from a career manager, client (internal or external) or CBAP®, 1 must be current.
• Minimum 900 hours in each of 4 knowledge areas.
• Signed code of conduct.

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CBAP® Question pattern

• Case and scenario based examination.
• Longer cases (1.5 - 2 pages) of information
• Multiple questions about the case
• Single choice answers
• 120 questions
• 3.5 hours

                            Examination weightage – KA wise

 Additional Information

• The application expires within 1 year from approval
• 3 exams can be taken within a year without any waiting time in between

 Certification process

• Take training from an established CBAP Training institute. Adaptive US (AdaptiveUS.com) is an endorsed education provider of IIBA certification training.
• Become an IIBA® member at IIBA.org.
• Benefits include free, unlimited access to BABOK® and 500+ online books, local, national and international networking opportunities and the ability to influence the growth and direction of the business analysis profession.
• Revise class recordings and study Adaptive Study Guide.
• Practice all model questions provided by your training partner.
• Download BABOK® and start reading.
• Join a study group, or start one.
• Begin preparing for the application.

 Preparing application

• Begin application at least 2 weeks before you plan to apply.
• It can take anywhere from 6-10 hours to complete.
• Download and use Adaptive business analysis experience calculator.
• Apply within 6 months of when you plan to write.

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