1. The Benefits of Certification & The BABOK!
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The Benefits of Certification & The BABOK!
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2. Why are YOU here tonight?
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My Story
It all started with the study group and wanting to get involved
Caused me to reflect on and analyze my BA experience
Application!!!
Complete  70 Projects Entered!
External Review by the Human Algorithm
REFERENCES!!!!!!!!!
Submission
My application was approved. Oh now I have to take the exam!
Study and Pneumonic Devices
Plenty of time
Running out of time
Test finished in 2 hours! Did I miss a section?
The worst timed survey EVER!!
Passed!
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Benefits
Professional Growth
Bridges My Gap in BA Employment
Separates you from the Crowd
Pay
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Professional Growth
Turn Weaknesses into strengths
Increased Awareness of Pitfalls
Increased Ability to Mitigate Risks
Increased Confidence in Requirements
Sets a Pattern for Project Success
Increased Ability to Get Ahead of Problems
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6. Separation from the Crowd
Nationally
BLS: 520,000 Business Analysts
CBAP’s in US: 2,326
1 CBAP for every 224 BA’s
Florida
120 CBAPs in Florida
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7. National Salary Average
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Tampa Salary Average
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National Salary Trend
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10. Tampa Salary Average – PMI-PBA
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11. Gold Standard Certification (v3)
Four Levels
Level 1 – Entry Level BA
Exam Only
Level 2 – 2-3 Years Experience
3,000 – 4,500 Hours & Exam
CCBA® will be Grandfathered into this Level
Level 3 – Over 5 Years Experience
7,500 – 10,000 Hours & Exam
CBAP® will be Grandfathered into this Level
Level 4 – Industry Thought Leaders
Minimum 15,000 Hours with Assessment
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12. Version 3 Certification
Exams will Reflect Specific Levels of Experience Competencies
Will Provide Roadmap for Specializations and Skills Development
Will be Launched September of 2016
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Should I Wait?
CBAP® and CCBA® will both be grandfathered in as Level 3 or Level 2
There is always an opportunity to go to the next level
Version 2 is a known quantity
Most CBAPs in Tampa tested on Version 2
Study Guides are tried and true
Opportunity Cost
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Should I Wait?
15 new techniques
8 Renamed or focus changed
Version 3 has twice the pages of content
V2 = 235 Pages of Content
V3 = 473 Pages of Content
Bottom Line: What is the Cost Benefit Analysis for you and your situation?
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