Strategize and Foolproof your CBAP/CCBA
Surendra Saxena [email protected]
Phone: +91-98453 92234
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Introduction
Surendra Saxena [email protected] Phone: +91-984-539-2234 Co-founder and MD Vellicate Technologies ~30 Years of industry experience
VP and BU Head: Sasken Director and Head Hyderabad Operations: Lucent COO: Daewoo Telecom Others: Alcatel, C-DOT
MBA (FMS, Delhi University), M.Tech. (IIT, Roorkee),
Session Objectives
Understand BABOK v2.0
Learn About Key Differences in BABOK v3.0
How BABOK v3.0 Could Impact your CBAP Plans
Strategize and Foolproof you CBAP/CCBA
Q&A
BABOK V2.0
Understanding the BABOK v2.0
BABOK = The BABOK Guide contains a description of generally accepted practices in the field of business analysis. Source: BABOK 2.0.
Underlying
Competencies
Elicitation
Business
Analysis
Planning and
Monitoring
Enterprise
Analysis
Solution
Assessment and
Validation
Requirements
Analysis
Requirements
Management and
Communication
Graphic based on BABOK 2.0 and used with permission, courtesy of IIBA
BABOK V3.0
Goal of BABOK 3.0
Incorporate new concepts and practices in use since the last revision
Address the broadening and evolving scope of the profession
Incorporate lessons learned from practitioners who have worked with the current version
Improve the readability and usability of the guide, Improve the consistency and quality of text and
illustrations Improve consistency with other generally accepted
standards relating to the practice of business analysis.
Changes in Knowledge Areas
BABOK v2 BABOK v3
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Elicitation Elicitation and Collaboration
Requirements Management and Communication Requirements Life Cycle Management
Enterprise Analysis Strategy Analysis
Requirements Analysis Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Solution Assessment and Validation Solution Evaluation
Underlying Competencies Underlying Competencies
Major Changes in BABOK 3.0
Inclusion of the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM)
Expanded scope of the role of business analysis in creating better business outcomes
Inclusion of Perspectives which describe specialized ways in which business analysis professionals provide unique value to the enterprise
Expanded Underlying Competencies to better reflect the diverse skill sets of the business analyst
New techniques that have emerged in the practice of business analysis.
BACCM (New Addition)
Perspectives (New Addition)
Agile
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Business Architecture
Business Process Management
Techniques (New Addition)
Backlog Management Balanced Scorecard Business Capability
Analysis Business Case Business Model
Canvas Collaborative Games Concept Modelling Data Mining
Decision Modelling
Financial Analysis
Mind Mapping
Prioritization
Process Analysis
Roles and Permission Matrix
Stakeholder List, Map, or Personas
Changed Techniques
BABOK V2 BABOK V3
Benchmarking Benchmarking and Market Analysis
Data Dictionary and Glossary Data Dictionary
Data Dictionary and Glossary Glossary
Structured Walkthrough Reviews
Risk Analysis Risk Analysis and Management
Scenarios and Use Cases Use Cases and Scenarios
Requirements Workshop Workshops
SO, HOW DOES IT IMPACT YOUR CBAP/CCBA?
BABOK V3.0 HAS GROWN DOUBLE IN ITS SIZE: FROM 250 TO 500 PAGES
The Certification Latest from IIBA
CBAP/CCBA based on BABOK v2.0 will be available till 1st Quarter 2016
IIBA will announce when the exams based on BABOK v3.0 will be available
Then, exams based on BABOK v2.0 and V3.0 will be available simultaneously for up to 6 month
CBAP/CCBA Exam FAQ Version 2.0 vs 3.0?
Q: Will my v2.0 based CBAP/CCBA remain valid? Or will I have to re-write the exam again based on v3.0 A: Your CBAP/CCBA based on BABOK v2.0 shall remain valid, you dont have to re-write the exam Q: Should I wait and write the exam based on BABOK v3.0? A: We dont suggest that, bcoz - IIBA has not declared a date for switch over - Already tough CBAP/CCBA will probably become tougher - BABOK v3.0 is twice in volume. Be prepared to study more
CBAP/CCBA Exam FAQ Version 2.0 vs 3.0?
Q: Will there be change in exam pattern or process?
A: IIBA will recalibrate the exams.
Since the contents have increased, IIBA may
increase the PD Hrs requirement
Hence training duration might also increase
STRATEGIZE YOUR CBAP/CCBA
Plan to take exam based on BABOK v2.0
Understand The Process and Risks
Submit Application
Rejected Approved
Loss of $125
Wait for 3 months
Re-apply
Write exam
Pass Fail
Wait fo
r 3 m
on
ths
Pay $125
Pay $265
Foolproof your CBAP/CCBA
Submit Application
Rejected Approved
Loss of $125
Wait for 3 months
Re-apply
Write exam
Pass Fail
Wait fo
r 3 m
on
ths
Pay $125
Pay $265
CBAP/CCBA Application Stress?
Application process is stressful? Daunting?
Most people say is the most difficult part of achieving your certification
Contact us! Vellicate can help.
Disclaimer: Vellicate course covers assistance in application preparation
Common Reasons for Rejection
1. BA experience is wrongly captured i. Total BA experience does not meet the eligibility
criteria of 7500 hrs for CBAP or 3750 hrs for CCBA
ii. The knowledge area experience requirement is not met
2. 21 professional development hours are not related to BA training
3. Your reference mention that they know you for < 6 months
Foolproof your CBAP/CCBA
Submit Application
Rejected Approved
Loss of $125
Wait for 3 months
Re-apply
Write exam
Pass Fail
Wait fo
r 3 m
on
ths
Pay $125
Pay $265
Foolproof your Certification 10 Reasons for not earning your CBAP/CCBA
1. Not enough study time
2. Inappropriate/Ineffective training Over trained (do not require more than 3 or max 4 days)
Poor training material / trainer
e-learning bundled with training are reported to be not useful, time consuming
3. Using only one Method of Study
4. Relying on the Wrong Method of Study
5. Not Answering Enough Practice Questions *
6. Applying too soon or waiting till last moment
7. Trying to Reconcile the BABOK with Your Work Experience
8. Answering Questions Based on Your Work Experience
9. Trying to Memorize the BABOK Guide
10. Not Starting / Not finishing
* DISCLAIMER: Vellicate/Watermark Learning provide exam simulator, as part of CBAP prep course
Which one of these will you be?
Choose the preparation method and tools that make you pass the exam with CONFIDENCE.
Dont leave your success up to a CHANCE! Possible Solutions from Vellicate/Watermark
Summary
Key differences in BABOK v3.0 over v2.0
Plan your certification
Overcome common pitfalls and earn your CBAP/CCBA
Your Ambition is Our Mission
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QUESTIONS?
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