1. BABOK® Guide v3 The Essential Standard for Business Analysis
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2. Understanding Who We Are
Independent, non-profit professional association serving the business analysis community
We are and will continue to:
be a recognized global thought leader
be dedicated to elevating the discipline of business analysis
provide access to relevant tools, resources, events and connections

3. Our Driver

4. A Growing Community of BA Professionals
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Chartered Chapters: 120
Over 300 Corporate Members
CCBA® Recipients: 1,198
CBAP® Recipients: 8,436
240+ EEPs

5. 300+ books and videos
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Cost to purchase these individually would be close to $15,000 US
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6. Gain Insight IIBA Enhanced Certification

7. Certification is the Key to Success
For your career and your future
Showcase competency in the principles and practices of business analysis
Personal satisfaction of accomplishing a milestone in your BA careers
Improve overall performance, remove uncertainty and widen market opportunities
Potentially higher income for being formally recognized
Advanced career potential
Opportunity to continually improving and refining your activities
Benefits to the organization
More reliable, higher quality results produced with increased efficiency and consistency by BA professionals who use industry standard BA techniques
Identification of professional business analysts to external stakeholders
Professional development and advancement opportunities for staff
Demonstrates they recognize and use industry-standard practices as outlined in BABOK® Guide
Demonstrated commitment to the field of business analysis

8. IIBA Certification
IIBA certification is the leading certification in the business analysis community
IIBA continues to uphold the highest standards of practice for the business analysis profession
Marketplace is changing and IIBA new certification program builds on the input of our global community
We are further meeting the needs of both our BA professionals and employer

9. The Global Community Helped Shape The New Certification Framework

10. Rationale for Change - Today’s World
Competitive pressures Complexity Globalization Information-overload
Innovation
Uncertainty
Government regulations
New business models Diversity
Strategic thinking Technology

11. Our Volunteers Have Played A Critical Role
October 2015 – July 2016
341 volunteers engaged to date
Support entire lifecycle development of certification framework
4 Level Certification Framework
Competencies and Proficiencies
Item writing
Item review
Exam form review

12. We Are Committed to Adhering to Key Principles Throughout the Development of the New Certification Program
Provide support for complete career progression
Map competency-based learning objectives to support career progression
Develop a flexible certification framework that allows alignment with others
Maintain the CBAP® as the recognized global gold standard for practitioners
Leverage the “voice of the customer” to help us develop effective and efficient processes
Engage our Community every step of the way to help us redesign our Certification Program

13. Competency Based Certification
Situation-based
Ability to Perform
Apply Experience
Practical & Reflective
Clear Demonstration

14. New Certification Levels
Supporting your BA Career Path

15. New! Enhanced Certification Framework

16. Level 1 n/a 21 hrs in the last 4 yrs
Target
Individuals entering the BA profession:
Students enrolled in BA academic programs
New graduates
Professionals transitioning careers
Functional managers who are not BAs but manage them
Assessment
Knowledge-based examination
Basic multiple choice
50 questions
Testing knowledge
1.5 hours
Work Experience
n/a
Knowledge Area Expertise
Professional Development
21 hrs in the last 4 yrs
References
Code of Conduct
Yes, signed code of conduct required

17. Level 2 Min. 3750 hrs in the last 7 years
Target
Current CCBAs
Level I’s
Those who have fallen into the role
Developing BAs
Hybrid BAs (PMs, testers, QA, change managers, designers)
Product owners/managers
Non-BA consultants
Trainers
Assessment
Scenario-based examination
Situations described in 2-4 sentences
Multiple choice answers
130 questions
3 hours
Work Experience
Min hrs in the last 7 years
Knowledge Area Expertise
Min. 900 hrs in each of 2 KAs OR 500 hrs in each of 4 KAs
Professional Development
21 hrs in the last 4 yrs
References 2
Code of Conduct
Yes

18. Level 3 Min. 7500 hrs in the last 10 yrs
Target
Current CBAPs
Seasoned BAs
BA Consultants
Trainers
Assessment
Case study-based examination
Longer cases (1-1.5 pages) of information
Multiple questions about the case
Multiple choice answers
120 questions
3.5 hours
Work Experience
Min hrs in the last 10 yrs
Knowledge Area Expertise
Min. 900 hrs in each of 4 of the KAs
Professional Development
35 hrs in the last 4 yrs
References 2
Code of Conduct
Yes

19. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON Q4 2016
Level 4
Target
Assessment
Work Experience
Knowledge Area Expertise
Professional Development
References
Code of Conduct
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON Q4 2016

20. Other Exciting Changes to the IIBA Certification Program
Application Expiry = 1 year from approval
Number of Exams = 3 within 1 year – no wait time in between required
3 months wait between 1st and 2nd exam now waived
New online application
Gives you the ability to track your career as it unfolds, and add jobs and projects as they happen
Capture your Continuous Development Units (CDUs) as they are taken

21. Tools to Help You Prepare

22. Learning Objectives - Examples
Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Understands perform stakeholder analysis
Applied Knowledge of perform stakeholder analysis
Guides Practice for perform stakeholder analysis

23. Exam Blueprints – Level 1
Business Analysis Knowledge
Business Analysis & the BA Professional
2.5%
Underlying Competencies 5%
Business Analysis Key Concepts
Techniques
12.5%
BABOK® Guide Knowledge Areas
Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
5% 
Elicitation & Collaboration
20%
Requirements Life Cycle Management
Strategy Analysis
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
24%
Solution Evaluation 1%

24. Exam Blueprints – Level 2 and 3
BABOK® Guide Knowledge Area
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
12%
14%
Elicitation and Collaboration
20%
Requirements Life Cycle Management
18%
15%
Strategy Analysis
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
32%
30%
Solution Evaluation 6%

25. Get Involved in Your Local Chapter
Ongoing professional development is a key benefit of your IIBA Membership and is supported at the Chapter level through activities, meetings, and educational programs.
Chapters are pleased to offer
Study groups to help you prepare for your upcoming exams
Networking events to connect you with fellow professionals committed to advancing their careers
Events to learn from the community’s most recognized industry experts examining the most important and leading-edge topics
Join and connect with your local Chapter to access to even more benefits

26. Learn from the Trusted Community of EEPs
IIBA identifies training providers who offer business analysis courses that are aligned with A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)
If these organizations meet specific criteria they can become members of the IIBA Endorsed Education Provider (EEP™) Program
IIBA connects you to 240 EEP including
commercial trainers
universities
corporations
All endorsed courses qualify for Professional Development (PD) hours and Continuing Development Units (CDUs) required for applying for and recertifying for IIBA certifications
If you are applying for certification and looking for a prep course, choose an IIBA EEP

27. Reminders New exams available in English Level 1 - September 30
Level 2 and 3 - September 30
CCBA® and CBAP® exams aligned to v2 no longer available
New Online Levels 1-3 Applications – September 30
Submitted applications will be accepted for new exams
In process applications will need to start new application (can reuse work experience, professional development and references)
Level 4 Announcement and Program Details – Q4 2016

28. BABOK® Guide v3 The Essential Standard for Business Analysis

29. A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) v3
The only globally recognized standard for the practice of business analysis
Essential resource as it defines the skills and knowledge required by business analysis professionals
BABOK® Guide reflects the collective knowledge of the global business analysis community
Access to a free downloadable copy of BABOK® Guide v3 is one of the many benefits of membership
BABOK® Guide is the only globally recognized standard for the practice of business analysis. It is the essential resource as it defines the necessary skills and knowledge required by business analysis professionals, and reflects the collective knowledge of the global business analysis community.
It is the globally recognized standard because it was developed, reviewed and approved by the business analysis community. In fact, over 5,500 professionals voiced their positive support and insight during the development of v3.
As the collective knowledge of the business analysis community is important to us, all comments from public were reviewed throughout the process.
From a process perspective, our task structure was revamped and mapped against 10+ business change models, which allowed for many different lifecycles. We then ran the content through 3 revision cycles to ensure the new guide was not only built to meet the community’s need, but also to continually evolve the business analysis discipline.
The guide was set up so that additional content and insights can continue to be added in the future to reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of business analysis.

30. BABOK® Guide
Core product for IIBA® – serves as basis for almost everything else, including certification, competency model, etc.
Globally accepted standard for business analysis
Development began in 2004
First Major Release was v1.6 in 2006
Updated to v2 in 2009
Provides a consensus-based description of business analysis
V2 available in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, and German
V2 definitive work on business analysis in projects
As one of the core products from IIBA, BABOK® Guide is used as a basis for almost everything that we do. Whether it’s developing certification programs and competency models, to developing our new strategic plan or restructuring our organization, the framework, techniques, and tools in BABOK v3 has helped guide our organization to practice what we preach by really putting the comprehensive guide into practice.
BABOK v1 was released June 2006 and Version 2 was released in March The BABOK® Guide v2 has been translated into Japanese, Portuguese, German, French, and Spanish. Currently, we plan to continue to support translation in the languages for which version 2 is available. A release date for translation of v3 has not yet been determined, but will be communicated once this information has been finalized.
Developed through a rigorous consensus-driven standards process, the BABOK® Guide v3 incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of experts in the field from around the world. 

31. Encompassing the Full Scope of the Business Analysis Discipline
Version 2 Scope
Version 3 Scope
IT Projects
Agile (limited coverage)
Agile (full coverage)
Business Process Management
Business Architecture
Business Intelligence
Industry is demanding:
Process improvement skills
Strategic thinking and alignment to business goals
Integration with agile software development methods
Greater focus on change management
BABOK® Guide is an essential part of the business analysis toolkit and is critical to the success of all aspects of an organization as it defines the essential skills and knowledge required by business analysis professionals.
BABOK® Guide supports the role of business analysis throughout the strategic, tactical and operational levels of all organizations.  
The expanded scope of the BABOK® Guide v3 reflects the continued evolution of the business analysis profession. It outlines the skills and knowledge business analysis professionals need to create better business outcomes and drive business success.
BABOK® Guide v3 encompasses new perspectives on how business analysis professionals provide value to organizations and stakeholders.
Why? Because the industry is demanding process improvement, strategic thinking and alignment to business goals, integration with agile software development methods, and a greater focus on change management.
Therefore, in addition to traditional areas of business analysis, the new guide covers the expanded scope of business analysis and provides essential direction on areas such as agile, business intelligence, information technology, business architecture and business process management.
By utilizing, BABOK® Guide in the day-to-day strategy development, tactical implementation and project management, practitioners will help ensure they are delivering the greatest value to their stakeholders.

32. Core Concepts and Unified Terminology
BACCM
Uniting a community of practitioners requires common terminology
6 core concepts kept recurring
Relevant from enterprise strategy to tactical implementation
No other publication covers as broad a scope of business analysis than BABOK® Guide v3.
BABOK® Guide v3 introduces the Business Analysis Core Concept Model™, which uses key concepts to define a business analysis framework.
In addition to being recognized as a go-to-resource for professionals looking to take their strategies, tasks and techniques to the next level, we wanted BABOK® Guide v3 to unify a community of business analysis professionals from diverse backgrounds.
Whether you work in a traditional software development environment, an environment focused on delivering projects or an agile environment, the tools and techniques found in BABOK® Guide v3 will help you deliver increased value to your stakeholders.
To achieve that end we identified common terms and concepts that are relevant to all aspects of business analysis. These are: Changes, Solutions, Contexts, Value, Stakeholders, and Needs. These 6 core concepts are relevant from enterprise strategy to tactical implementation.
By encompassing a comprehensive and consistent view of the business analysis landscape, the BABOK® Guide remains the most credible and authoritative source of knowledge and practices for business analysis professionals, as it showcases how business analysis can provide value and support throughout all areas of business.

33. Revised Knowledge Area Structure
BABOK® Guide is the most comprehensive guide in the BA community around the world, as it supports the role of business analysis throughout the strategic, tactical and operational levels of all organizations.
In v3, there are 6 knowledge areas that focus on the different kind of work and approaches of a business analysis professional. They have been updated to reflect the expanded scope of business analysis.
BABOK® Guide v3 includes new techniques that will help you do your job better have been added to support the broader scope of business analysis profession, including business model canvas, decision modelling, financial analysis and prioritization.

34. Perspectives Connect BABOK® to BA Practice
Enterprise
IT EntArch
EntArch
Business Architect
Business Relationship Manager BI
Product Owner
Decision Systems
IT BA
Process Analyst
Systems Analyst
The BABOK® Guide v3 guide brings together new perspectives, techniques and concepts in a consistent manner across different roles, practices and organizations.
As practices such as agile, software as a service, cloud computing, process improvement and big data become main stream, BABOK® Guide v3 provides BAs with the tools and knowledge to easily adapt to their evolving work environment.
Project
Technology
Business

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