CBAP®/CCBA™ Certified Business Analysis, Study Guide

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A must-have resource for anyone preparing for the version 2.0 of the CBAP exam

As organizations look to streamline their production models, the need for qualified and certified business analysts is growing. The Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) certification is the only certification for this growing field and this study guide is an essential step towards preparation for the CBAP exam. With this resource, you ll benefit from coverage of both the CBAP as well as the CCBA (Certification in Competency in Business Analysis) exam. Each chapter covers the Business Analysis standards and best practices and includes a list of exam topics covered, followed by in-depth discusses of those objectives. Real-world, hands-on scenarios help take the learning process a step further.

• Covers Version 2 of the Business Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
• Offers invaluable preparation for both the CBAP and CCBA exams
• Includes a list of exam topics and presents detailed discussions of each objective
• Features real-world scenarios, best practices, key terms, and a wide range of helpful topics that will prepare you for taking the exams
• Shares practice exam questions, topic summaries, and exam tips and tricks, all aimed at providing a solid foundation for achieving exam success

This valuable study guide provides you with the preparation you need to confidently take the CBAP and CCBA exams.

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title
3. Copyright
4. Dear Reader,
5. Dedication
6. Acknowledgments
7. About the Authors
8. Contents
9. Introduction
10. Assessment Test
11. Chapter 1: Foundation Concepts
    1. What Is Business Analysis?
    2. Exploring the Business Analysis Knowledge Areas
    3. Exploring Requirements
    4. Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects
    5. Summary
    6. Exam Essentials
    7. Key Terms
    8. Review Questions
    9. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Enterprise Analysis
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Requirements Management and Communication
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Requirements Elicitation
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Requirements Analysis
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Solution Assessment and Validation
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. Essential Skills of Effective Business Analysts
    2. How This Applies to Your Projects
    3. Summary
    4. Exam Essentials
    5. Key Terms
    6. Review Questions
    7. Answers to Review Questions
    1. CBAP® Experience Requirements
    2. CCBA™ Experience Requirements
    3. Calculate Your Experience Hours
    4. Additional Exam Eligibility Requirements
    5. The Exam Application Process
    1. Review the Six Knowledge Areas
    2. Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements
    1. Techniques
    2. Stakeholders
    3. Deliverables
    1. Business Analysis Techniques
    1. Business Analysis Deliverables
    1. What You’ll Find on the CD
    2. System Requirements
    3. Using the CD
    4. Troubleshooting
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    Product information

    • Title: CBAP®/CCBA™ Certified Business Analysis, Study Guide
    • Author(s): Susan Weese, Terri Wagner
    • Release date: May 2011
    • Publisher(s): Sybex
    • ISBN: 9780470932902

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