CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition

The bestselling CBAP/CCBA study guide, updated for exam v3.0

The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exams offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Detailed coverage encompasses all six knowledge areas defined by the Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation, Requirements Management and Communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Solution Assessment and Validation, including expert guidance toward all underlying competencies. Real-world scenarios help you align your existing experience with the BABOK, and topic summaries, tips and tricks, practice questions, and objective-mapping give you a solid framework for success on the exam. You also gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment, featuring review questions, electronic flashcards, and four practice exams to help you gauge your understanding and be fully prepared exam day.

As more and more organizations seek to streamline production models, the demand for qualified Business Analysts is growing. This guide provides a personalized study program to help you take your place among those certified in essential business analysis skills.

• Review the BABOK standards and best practices
• Master the core Business Analysis competencies
• Test your preparedness with focused review questions
• Access CBAP and CCBA practice exams, study tools, and more

As the liaison between the customer and the technical team, the Business Analyst is integral to ensuring that the solution satisfies the customer's needs. The BABOK standards codify best practices for this essential role, and the CBAP and CCBA certifications prove your ability to perform them effectively. The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition provides thorough preparation customizable to your needs, to help you maximize your study time and ensure your success.

About the Authors

Susan Weese, CBAP, PgMP, PMP, founded Rhyming Planet Inc., an IT project management/business analysis consulting firm. She has more than 25 years of software and project management experience, and currently designs, builds and delivers standard and customized project, process, and requirements development training courses.

Terri Wagner, MA, PMP, CSM, is an owner and managing member of Mentor Source, Inc., a project management consulting and training company. She is coauthor and technical editor for several project management and business analysis books including Project Manager Street Smarts, published by Sybex.