Though Business Analysts have been there ever since the IT revolution starting over last 4 decades, their demand has catapulted in the last 1 decade as the business applications have exploded. The role for business analysts have become very key in working with clients to design and deliver business system. This not only within IT but also across Finance and other domains. BABOK is the body of business analysis knowledge and is used to measure and award CBAP (Certified Business analysis professional) certification.
What is IIBA
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is an organization that promotes the discipline of Business Analysis through creation of guidelines and best practice sharing. The BABOK (Business analysis Body of Knowledge) is a collection of such guidelines, best practices and processes developed over the years by experienced business analysts all over the world. IIBA also awards certifications like CBAP and CCBA to aspirants from the business analysis function.
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP): CBAP is a professional certification awarded by IIBA to individuals with extensive experience in business analysis area. This certification is suitable for:
- Business analysts
- System analysts
- Requirement managers
- Process improvement experts
- Consultants
What are the benefits of IIBA CBAP certifications?
- Demonstrate the competence in concept and practices of Business Analysis
- Ability to provide exceptional quality results with consistency and efficiency
- Influence the stakeholders, vendors and team to use standard processes
- Implement best practices and tools/techniques in your organization resulting in cost benefits