{"product_id":"cbap-ccba-certified-business-analysis-study-guide-paperback-softback-9781119248835","title":"CBAP \/ CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide (Paperback \/ softback) 9781119248835","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eCBAP \/ CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSusan Weese (Author), Terri Wagner (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119248835, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 24 January 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e560 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 2.8 cm, 0.907 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling CBAP\/CCBA study guide, updated for exam v3.0\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eCBAP\/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exams offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Detailed coverage encompasses all six knowledge areas defined by the \u003ci\u003eGuide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e (BABOK): Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation, Requirements Management and Communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Solution Assessment and Validation, including expert guidance toward all underlying competencies. Real-world scenarios help you align your existing experience with the BABOK, and topic summaries, tips and tricks, practice questions, and objective-mapping give you a solid framework for success on the exam. You also gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment, featuring review questions, electronic flashcards, and four practice exams to help you gauge your understanding and be fully prepared exam day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs more and more organizations seek to streamline production models, the demand for qualified Business Analysts is growing. This guide provides a personalized study program to help you take your place among those certified in essential business analysis skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview the BABOK standards and best practices\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster the core Business Analysis competencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTest your preparedness with focused review questions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess CBAP and CCBA practice exams, study tools, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs the liaison between the customer and the technical team, the Business Analyst is integral to ensuring that the solution satisfies the customer's needs. The BABOK standards codify best practices for this essential role, and the CBAP and CCBA certifications prove your ability to perform them effectively. The \u003ci\u003eCBAP\/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides thorough preparation customizable to \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e needs, to help you maximize your study time and ensure your success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessment Test xxviii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Foundation Concepts 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Is Business Analysis? 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Role 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Skills of Effective Business Analysts 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst and the Project Manager 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Key Stakeholders 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReviewing the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e) 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the Business Analysis Knowledge Areas 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Strategy Analysis 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Requirements Life Cycle Management 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Elicitation and Collaboration 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area: Solution Evaluation 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Are the Knowledge Areas Organized? 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring Requirements 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDistinguishing Between Requirements and Design 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining the Requirements Management Process 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassifying Requirements 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How This Applies to Your Projects 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Business Analysis 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Controlled Start: Business Analysis \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanning and Monitoring 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Planning and Monitoring 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Take Place? 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan the Business Analysis Approach 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Stakeholder Engagement 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Business Analysis Governance 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Business Analysis Information Management 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify Business Analysis Performance Improvements 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Controlled Start: Strategy Analysis 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategy Analysis 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Strategy Analysis Take Place? 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Current State 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Future State 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Risks 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Change Strategy 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Overarching Tasks: Requirements Life Cycle Management 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements Life Cycle Management 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Requirements Life Cycle Management Take Place? 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrace Requirements 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintain Requirements 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritize Requirements 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Requirements Changes 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApprove Requirements 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Controlled Middle: Elicitation and Collaboration 189\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements Elicitation 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Elicitation Take Place? 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare for Elicitation 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConduct Elicitation 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfirm Elicitation Results 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate Business Analysis Information 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManage Stakeholder Collaboration 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Controlled Middle: Requirements \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnalysis and Design Definition 233\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRequirements Analysis and Design Definition 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Take Place? 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecify and Model Requirements 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerify Requirements 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValidate Requirements 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Requirements Architecture 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefine Design Options 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Controlled End: Solution Evaluation 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolution Evaluation 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Analyst’s Task List 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Does Solution Evaluation Take Place? 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasure Solution Performance 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Performance Measures 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Solution Limitations 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssess Enterprise Limitations 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommend Actions to Increase Solution Value 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 Underlying Competencies 335\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEssential Skills of Effective Business Analysts 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Are the Underlying Competencies Used? 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Characteristics 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Knowledge 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTools and Technology 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Skills 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteraction Skills 352\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Applies to Your Projects 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 Five Perspectives on Business Analysis 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Agile Perspective 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Scope 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Scope 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches and Techniques 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Competencies 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area Impacts 376\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Intelligence Perspective 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Scope 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Scope 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches and Techniques 382\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Competencies 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area Impacts 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Information Technology Perspective 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Scope 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Scope 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaches and Techniques 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Competencies 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area Impacts 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Architecture Perspective 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Scope 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Scope 399\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReference Models and Techniques 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Competencies 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area Impacts 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Business Process Management Perspective 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Scope 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Scope 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrameworks, Methodologies, and Techniques 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderlying Competencies 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Area Impacts 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How This Applies to Your Projects 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam Essentials 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Terms 419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview Questions 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Advice on Completing Your Exam Application 425\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Competency-Based Certification Model 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCBAP\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Experience Requirements 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCCBA\u003csup\u003e™\u003c\/sup\u003e Experience Requirements 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalculate Your Experience Hours 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Exam Eligibility Requirements 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Exam Application Process 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Knowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements 435\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview the Six Knowledge Areas 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge Areas, Tasks, and Elements 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C Mapping Techniques, Stakeholders, and Deliverables to Knowledge Areas and Tasks 443\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStakeholders 455\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeliverables 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D Summary of Business Analysis Techniques 467\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Techniques 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuick Review of Techniques 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix E Summary of Business Analysis Outputs 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBusiness Analysis Outputs 474\u003c\/p\u003e 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