Cbap / Ccba Certified Business Analysis Study Guide - 2nd Edition by Susan Weese & Terri Wagner (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

Covers 100% of exam objectives, including foundation concepts, planning and monitoring, strategy analysis, requirements life cycle management, and much more... Includes online interactive learning environment with:

+ 2 custom practice CBAP exams plus 2 bonus practice CCBA exams

+ More than 90 electronic flashcards

+ Searchable key term glossary

Your complete guide to preparing for the CBAP and CCBA BOK 3.0

The CBAP/CCBA Study Guide, Certified Business Analysis, 2nd Edition is your one-stop resource for studying for the Body of Knowledge version 3.0. With 100% coverage of all six Knowledge Areas, you will prepare for the exam faster and smarter with Sybex, thanks to chapter review questions, topic summaries, exam tips and tricks, and real-world scenarios that provide expert insight. In addition you will gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment that includes additional practice exams, flashcards, and comprehensive glossary for last minute review. Take the guess out of exam day and prepare with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you'll be ready for:

• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Elicitation and Collaboration
• Requirements Life Cycle Management
• Strategy Analysis
• Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
• Solution Evaluation

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex's superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• Interactive test bank with 4 practice exams. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you're ready to take the certification exam. 200 questions total!
• More than 90 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

About the Author

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.