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 3 Certification Process Examination Process Learning Styles Resources

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

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

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

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 7 OkayNot Okay Elicitation, documenting requirements, writing business cases × Project management, testing, training Coaching or mentoring on BA

8 BABOK® knowledge 8 v2 is 253 pages!

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 (EEP TM ) program qualify automatically 9

10 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

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

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

13 Work experience summary 13

14 How the math works 14

15 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

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

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

19 The exam 19 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

20 Exam questions Comprehension and situational analysis 20 Topic% of Questions Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 19.33% Elicitation14% Requirements Management and Communication 16% Enterprise Analysis15.33% Requirements Analysis19.33% Solution Assessment and Validation16%

21 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

22 Certification Trivia 22 How many CBAP ® s are there world-wide? ~4,900 How many questions on the CBAP ® Exam? 150 How many CBAP ® s are there in Edmonton? 30? How much time do I have to write the test? 3.5 hours How many years of experience required? ~ 5 years How much does the application cost? $125 USD Do I have to study the BABOK ® ? Absolutely What if I sleep in and miss the test? Reschedule at your $$ Do I need to be a member of IIBA ® to get my CBAP ® ? No!

23 Learning Styles

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

25 Index of Learning Styles - Uni of North Carolina 44 questions Learning Disabilities Learning Styles Assessment - CDN 30 questions Type Learn byEnjoyTechniquesAction Words VisualWatchingReadingMindmap, pictures See, Look, Draw AuditoryListeningTalkingSpeak aloud, CDs Hear, Say, Speak KinestheticDoingPhysical activities Write on flipcharts, Explain Feel, Do, Demonstrate Learning styles

26 How to get CBAP ® smart really fast 26 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

27 Resources IIBA home page CBAP and CCBA application handbooks CBAP and CCBA application handbooks Edmonton chapter home page Edmonton chapter home page Watermark Learning resources Watermark Learning resources 2014 Watermark Survey Results 2014 Watermark Survey Results e-flash cards - Quizlet Inquestra online exam - ($50) Inquestra online exam - ($50) 27 B2T training resources BA Coach - general BA Mentor – general BA Program – free 150 questions Bridging the gap - general Mastering Business Analysis - general Modern Analyst – general & free 150 questions Practical Analyst - general

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

29 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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