Ready Set Study IIBA Certification Lunch and Learn

Ready, Set, Study! IIBA Certification Lunch and Learn March 30, 2016

2 Objectives • Understand criteria required to qualify as a CBAP® or CCBA® • Explain the five steps to get you through the exam • Identify learning tips and techniques for you • Learn resources to help with application and exam 2

3 Agenda Certification Process Examination Process Learning Styles Resources 3

4 Certification Trivia Do I need to be a member of IIBA® to get my CBAP®? How many CBAP®s are there world-wide? How many years of experience required? How much time do I have to write the test? How many questions on the CBAP® Exam? How much does the application cost? How many knowledge areas in the BABOK®? What if I sleep in and miss the test? Do I have to study the BABOK®? Why are there two colours on this slide? 4

5 Your organization • Confidence • Consistency • Competitive • Open doors • Efficiencies Why Certify? 5

6 Overview of Requirements • 7500 hours, previous 10 years • 3750 hours, previous 7 years • 21 hours, previous 4 years • All about you • High school diploma • Aligned with BABOK® knowledge areas • 900 hours in 4 of 6 areas • 900 hours in 2 of 6 • 2 references, Signed Code of Conduct 6

7 Work Experience • Time frame based on application approved date • Activities the applicant has done OR where the applicant has assisted/coached/mentored other BAs • Resumes not accepted Okay Not Okay ü Elicitation, documenting × Project management, requirements, writing testing, training business cases ü Coaching or mentoring on BA 7

8 BABOK® knowledge • v 2 is 253 pages! 8

9 Professional development • • • Must have occurred in the previous four years Must be completed by the application submitted date Moderated/facilitated – webinars can be okay Measurable learning objective(s) Subject matter directly related per BABOK® Opportunity to interact, practice and be assessed Not Okay: • Presentation on a specific topic IIBA endorsed courses, per the Endorsed Education Provider (EEPTM) program qualify automatically 9

1 0 References and Project Contacts • Two references from a career manager, client (internal or external) or CBAP® recipient • Must know the applicant for at least six months • Career manager is person responsible for preparing applicant’s annual performance review • Project managers cannot be references unless they are also applicant’s career manager. Indicate dual role on application reference form • Include one current contact 10

1 1 Triple check: 900 hours, relevant work, 7500 hours Application Process Contact Your References Let them know when you will be submitting Confirm PD is current Gather Work Experience Fill out the online CBAP ® application Record Work Experience in application worksheet Submit online CBAP ® application Go back as far as you can (don’t stop at 5 years) Get Accepted! Fourteen days later… 11

1 2 A lot of detail – work experience Work sheet is in MS-Excel, available from Watermark Learning Form is online 12

1 3 Work experience summary 13

1 4 How the math works 14

1 5 Tips on the application • • • Collect your information first Use a template to track your hours Combine small projects in the same year into one project Use BABOK® words List projects in date order - most recent experience first Contact your references before submitting application Use 80% of 160 hours per month as benchmark (~120 hours) Calculate more hours than you need Have someone review your application 15

1 6 questions 16

1 7 Examination Process 1. Prepare and submit CBAP® Response in Application 14 days 2. Pay 3. Exam Register for. Fee Exam Cannot pay until application accepted 4. Prepare for Exam 5. Write Exam PASS! One year from application accepted Based on what works for you 17

1 8 Costs Item Member Non-Member Application Fee $125 Exam Fee $325 $450 Exam Cancellation (CBT) $50 Exam Rewrite Fee $250 $375 • All fees payable in US dollars (plus GST if Canadian) • Application fee is non-refundable • Retake once within year, but must wait 3 months 18

1 9 The exam • • • Online 3. 5 hours 150 multiple choice questions Pass or Fail, not a % Examination centre Government issued identification required No books, watches, phones Pencil and paper (!) are provided 2 minutes confirmation + 2 minutes non-disclosure Mark provided immediately Bring prometric scheduling confirmation 19

2 0 Exam questions • Comprehension and situational analysis Topic Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Elicitation Requirements Management and Communication Enterprise Analysis Requirements Analysis Solution Assessment and Validation % of Questions 19. 33% 14% 16% 15. 33% 19. 33% 16% 20

2 1 Tips on the Exam • Read the BABOK® – every line! • Ignore real life! • Identification must match name you registered under • Bring ear plugs • Write formulas, mnemonics down when you get in • Look for answers on the test • If you don’t recognize the term, it’s probably wrong • Take your time • Arrive early, get sleep before 21

2 2 Certification Trivia Do I need to be a member of IIBA® to get my CBAP®? No! How many CBAP®s are there world-wide? ~4, 900 How many years of experience required? ~ 5 years How much time do I have to write the test? 3. 5 hours How many questions on the CBAP® Exam? 150 How much does the application cost? $125 USD How many CBAP®s are there in Edmonton? 30? What if I sleep in and miss the test? Reschedule at your $$ Do I have to study the BABOK®? Absolutely 22

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2 4 Learning styles Verbal Logical Visual 65% Auditory 30% Solitary Social Kinesthetic 5% 24

2 5 Learning styles Type Learn by Enjoy Techniques Action Words Visual Watching Reading Mindmap, pictures See, Look, Draw Auditory Listening Talking Speak aloud, CDs Hear, Say, Speak Physical activities Write on flipcharts, Explain Feel, Do, Demonstrate Kinesthetic Doing Index of Learning Styles - Uni of North Carolina 44 questions Learning Disabilities Learning Styles Assessment - CDN 30 questions 25

2 6 How to get CBAP ® smart really fast • Know your learning style • Auditory – listen to CDs, read BABOK® out loud, mnemonics • Visual – use mind maps, flash cards, make a poster • Kinesthetic – explain it, try it at work, analogies • Borrow or buy a CBAP ® Preparation Guide • Find a Study Buddy or join a Study Group • Find the gaps in the BABOK® • Pick one output, and trace it through the BABOK® • Relate BABOK® knowledge areas to real life • Do LOTS of sample exam questions 26

2 7 Resources • IIBA home page B 2 T training resources • CBAP and CCBA application handbooks BA Coach - general • Edmonton chapter home page • Watermark Learning resources BA Mentor – general BA Program – free 150 questions Bridging the gap - general • 2014 Watermark Survey Results Mastering Business Analysis - general • e-flash cards - Quizlet Modern Analyst – general & free 150 questions • Inquestra online exam ($50) Practical Analyst - general 27

2 8 Checklist to CBAP ® # Item 1 Download CBAP ® application handbook 2 Download CBAP ® work experience template 3 Contact references 4 Confirm recent professional development 5 Confirm details about your BA work experience 6 Complete CBAP ® work experience template 7 Submit CBAP ® application 8 Receive CBAP ® application confirmation 9 Register for CBAP ® examination Do By? Done? 10 Study! (Join IIBATM Edmonton chapter study group) 11 Write CBAP ® examination 12 Celebrate! 28

2 9 Edmonton IIBA® Update • April 27, 2016 – Annual General Meeting at NAIT – Food! Speakers! CDUs! • Volunteers: we want you! • Edmonton Chapter Certification Award (ECCA): for study group participants that achieve CBAP ® or CCBA ® 29

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