This CBAP Certification course offers a structured journey into mastering business analysis aligned with IIBA and BABOK v3 standards. Progress into requirements and stakeholder management using elicitation techniques, prioritization methods, and lifecycle tracking. Advance to strategy analysis and solution design by assessing business states, performing root cause and SWOT analysis, and modeling high-value solutions. Finally, enhance your expertise in solution evaluation and explore business analysis perspectives—Agile, BI, IT, BPM, and Business Architecture.
To be successful in this course, you should have at least 5 years of business analysis experience and a solid understanding of business processes and stakeholder management.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand BABOK v3, CBAP structure, and business analysis competencies
- Manage requirements using elicitation, prioritization, and validation
- Design strategic solutions with models, SWOT, and change strategies
- Evaluate performance and apply cross-domain business analysis perspectives
Ideal for experienced professionals preparing for CBAP and advancing their business analysis capabilities.
Build a strong foundation in business analysis with this module focused on CBAP essentials and BABOK v3. Understand key knowledge areas, requirement classifications, stakeholder roles, and core competencies needed for success. Learn to plan business analysis activities, engage stakeholders, and define governance strategies using tools like RACI, personas, and KPIs to drive performance improvements.
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31个视频1篇阅读材料3个作业
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31个视频•总计69分钟
Introduction to CBAP•9分钟
What You Will Learn?•2分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Business Analysis•3分钟
Knowledge Areas•3分钟
Requirements Classification•3分钟
Stakeholders•2分钟
Underlying Competencies of a Business Analyst•2分钟
Analytical and Problem Solving Competencies•3分钟
Behavioral Competencies•2分钟
Business Knowledge Competencies•2分钟
Communication Skills Category•2分钟
Competencies in the Interaction Skills Category•2分钟
Competencies in the Tools and Technology Category•2分钟
Business Analysis Perspective•4分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•3分钟
Input Tasks and Output•1分钟
Plan Business Analysis Approach•2分钟
Business Analysis Performance Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement•3分钟
Lessons Learned Technique•1分钟
Plan Stakeholder Engagement•3分钟
Organizational Modeling•2分钟
Stakeholder List and Map•3分钟
RACI Matrix and Personas•1分钟
Plan Business Analysis Governance•2分钟
Plan Business Analysis Information Management•2分钟
Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements•3分钟
Metrics and Key Performance Indicators•1分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计10分钟
Course Syllabus•10分钟
3个作业•总计70分钟
Quiz on Introduction to BABOK V3•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•15分钟
Assessment for Foundations of Business Analysis and CBAP•40分钟
Requirements and Stakeholder Management
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Strengthen your skills in requirements and stakeholder management with this module. Learn effective elicitation techniques like interviews, prototyping, and workshops to gather business needs. Understand how to trace, prioritize, and manage requirements throughout their lifecycle. Explore estimation methods, change assessments, and approval processes to ensure aligned and actionable outcomes.
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40个视频3个作业
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40个视频•总计73分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Prepare for Elicitation•3分钟
Conduct Elicitation•3分钟
Techniques•0分钟
Document Analysis•1分钟
Observation•1分钟
Brainstorming•1分钟
Collaborative Games•2分钟
Workshop•1分钟
Focus Groups•1分钟
Survey or Questionnaire•2分钟
Prototyping•2分钟
Interface Analysis•2分钟
Interview•2分钟
Confirm Elicitation Results•1分钟
Communicate Business Analysis Information•2分钟
Manage Stakeholder Collaboration•3分钟
Case Study Batonics Insurance Company•1分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management•3分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management Knowledge Area•2分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management: Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs•1分钟
Trace Requirements•3分钟
Trace Requirements: Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Maintain Requirements•3分钟
Prioritize Requirements•1分钟
Prioritize Requirements: Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Backlog Management and Estimation•2分钟
Top-Down vs. Bottom Up Approach•1分钟
Three-Point Average and PERT Estimations•2分钟
Parametric and Rolling Wave Estimation•2分钟
Prioritization Overview•3分钟
Assess Requirements Changes•2分钟
Assess Requirements Changes: Guidelines and Tools•3分钟
Approve Requirements•2分钟
Approve Requirements: Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria Overview•3分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
3个作业•总计70分钟
Quiz on Elicitation and Collaboration•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Requirements Life Cycle Management•15分钟
Assessment for Requirements and Stakeholder Management•40分钟
Business Strategy and Solution Design
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Develop strategic business analysis skills with this module on strategy analysis and solution design. Learn to assess current and future states, perform root cause and SWOT analysis, and define change strategies using tools like SIPOC, balanced scorecards, and business cases. Master modeling techniques, validate requirements, and recommend high-value solutions aligned with organizational goals.
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52个视频3个作业
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52个视频•总计109分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Strategy Analysis Overview•2分钟
Strategy Analysis: Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs•2分钟
Analyze Current State•3分钟
Analyze Current State: Guidelines and Tools•3分钟
Functional Decomposition•2分钟
Process Analysis•2分钟
SIPOC and Value Stream Mapping•2分钟
Root Cause Analysis•2分钟
Define Future State•1分钟
Define Future State: Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Balanced Scorecard•2分钟
Benchmarking and Market Analysis•2分钟
SWOT Analysis•3分钟
Business Model Canvas•3分钟
Business Model Canvas: Example•1分钟
Define Future State: Stakeholders•1分钟
Assess Risks•2分钟
Assess Risks Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Risk Analysis and Management Technique•2分钟
Assessing Risks Stakeholders•1分钟
Define Change Strategy•3分钟
Define Change Strategy: Guidelines and Tools•3分钟
Business Capability Analysis•2分钟
Financial Analysis•3分钟
Business Case•2分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•3分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Tasks•2分钟
Specify and Model Requirements•4分钟
Additional Inputs•2分钟
Non-Functional Requirements and Analysis•2分钟
Business Rules•2分钟
Decision Modeling•2分钟
Concept Model•4分钟
Data Model•3分钟
Process Modeling•1分钟
Scope Models•1分钟
Use Case Diagram•1分钟
Sequence Diagrams•1分钟
State Modeling•1分钟
Verify Requirements Task•3分钟
Reviews•1分钟
Validate Requirements•3分钟
Define Requirements Architecture•4分钟
Define Design Options•2分钟
Define Design Options: Techniques•3分钟
Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution•2分钟
Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Decision Analysis Technique•3分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
3个作业•总计70分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Strategy Analysis•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•15分钟
Assessment for Business Strategy and Solution Design•40分钟
Solution Evaluation and Business Analysis Perspectives
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Gain expertise in evaluating solutions and applying diverse business analysis perspectives. Learn to measure solution performance, identify limitations, and recommend improvements using proven techniques. Explore Agile, Business Intelligence, IT, Business Architecture, and BPM perspectives to adapt analysis practices across domains, enhancing solution value and aligning with organizational goals.
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105个视频7个作业
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105个视频•总计183分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Solution Evaluation•2分钟
Solution Evaluation: Tasks•2分钟
Measure Solution Performance•2分钟
Measure Solution Performance: Techniques•2分钟
Analyze Performance Measures•3分钟
Analyze Performance Measures: Techniques•1分钟
Data Mining Techniques•3分钟
Assess Solution Limitations•2分钟
Assess Solution Limitations: Techniques•2分钟
Assess Enterprise Limitations•3分钟
Assess Enterprise Limitations: Techniques•2分钟
Roles and Permissions Matrix•3分钟
Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value•3分钟
Guidelines and Tools•2分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Agile in Business Analysis•1分钟
Change Scope•3分钟
Business Analysis Scope•2分钟
Agile Approaches: Scrum and Extreme Programming•2分钟
Agile Approaches: Kanban, FDD, and DSDM•3分钟
Agile Approaches: Techniques•2分钟
Personas and Other Techniques•3分钟
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•3分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management•2分钟
Strategy Analysis•2分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•3分钟
Solution Evaluation•2分钟
Quick Recap•0分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Business Intelligence•1分钟
Change Scope•3分钟
Business Analysis Scope•2分钟
Methodologies and Approaches•4分钟
Underlying Competencies•1分钟
Business Analysis Knowledge Areas•1分钟
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•1分钟
Business Intelligence Perspective Techniques•1分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration Techniques•1分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management•1分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management Techniques•0分钟
Strategy Analysis•2分钟
Strategy Analysis Techniques•1分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•2分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Techniques•1分钟
Solution Evaluation•1分钟
Solution Evaluation Techniques•1分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Information Technology Perspectives•1分钟
Change Scope•3分钟
Value and Solution Delivered•1分钟
Business Analysis Scope•3分钟
Methodologies•1分钟
Underlying Competencies•1分钟
Impact on Knowledge Areas•1分钟
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•2分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management•2分钟
Strategy Analysis•2分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•3分钟
Solution Evaluation•2分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Business Architecture Perspective•2分钟
Change Scope•1分钟
Business Architecture Value and Solutions•2分钟
Business Analysis Scope•2分钟
Business Architecture Reference Model•2分钟
Business Motivation Model•1分钟
Control Objective for IT•2分钟
eTOM and Frameworx•1分钟
Federal Enterprise Architecture Service Reference Model•2分钟
ITIL and PCF•3分钟
Supply Chain Operating Reference (SCOR)•0分钟
Value Reference Model (VRM)•1分钟
Business Architecture Techniques•3分钟
Underlying Competencies•1分钟
Impact on Knowledge Areas•2分钟
Business Architecture Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Business Architecture Requirements Life Cycle Management•2分钟
Business Architecture Strategy Analysis•2分钟
Business Architecture Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•4分钟
Solution Evaluation•3分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
Learning Objectives•1分钟
Business Process Management Perspective•1分钟
Change Scope•2分钟
BPM Drivers•3分钟
Business Analysis Scope•2分钟
BPM Frameworks•2分钟
BPM Methodologies•2分钟
BPM Techniques•3分钟
Underlying Competencies•1分钟
BPM Perspective on Knowledge Areas•1分钟
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring•2分钟
Elicitation and Collaboration•2分钟
Requirements Life Cycle Management•2分钟
Strategy Analysis•2分钟
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition•2分钟
Solution Evaluation•2分钟
Quick Recap•1分钟
7个作业•总计130分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Solution Evaluation•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Agile Perspective•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Business Intelligence Perspective•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Information•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Business Architecture Perspective•15分钟
Quiz on Introduction to Business Process Management Perspective•15分钟
Assessment for Solution Evaluation and Business Analysis Perspectives•40分钟
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CBAP training typically ranges from 30 to 40 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning, depending on the provider. It also includes time for practice exams and independent study of the BABOK Guide.
Is the CBAP certification worth it?
Yes, CBAP is highly valued by employers and recognized globally. It enhances your credibility, opens doors to senior business analyst roles, and demonstrates your expertise in complex, real-world projects.
Is CBAP harder than PMP?
CBAP and PMP are both challenging but differ in focus. CBAP emphasizes analytical thinking and knowledge of BABOK, while PMP is more project management–oriented. Difficulty depends on your background and experience.
How can I clear my CBAP exam?
To clear the CBAP exam, study the BABOK Guide thoroughly, take mock exams, attend a structured CBAP training program, and focus on understanding application-based scenarios and business analysis concepts.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.