About this Course

MicroTrain’s 3-day Certified Business Analysis - IIBA exam prep instructor-led course is designed to teach the business analysis framework necessary for success on the CBAP exam and on the job. Our certified instructors present the material in an informative, easy-to-digest manner. In addition to hands-on instruction, included in the course fee is a comprehensive course workbook and supplemental training aids.

Microtrain has been helping professionals achieve certifications since 1999. We offer certified instructors, in-classroom instruction, supplemental training materials valued at over $200 and the Microtrain Exam Pass Guarantee. 

To be eligible for the CBAP certification, you must first meet specific education and experience requirements and adhere to a professional code of conduct. See below for details

Course Format

A combination of live instructor-led lecture facilitated discussion and exercises, and numerous practice test questions contribute to successful exam readiness. In-class assignments and instructor-led reviews are designed to help you understand, not just memorize key business analysis concepts.

Course Materials

Each participant will receive the following course materials:

Comprehensive Student Workbook

  • Covers all the Knowledge Areas, tasks, guidelines, tools and techniques along with practice questions

BABOK Guide 3.0

  • Paper version for classroom use
  • .pdf version for an additional resource (available with your IIBA membership)

"How to Talk BA" book

  • Handy size summary of over 300 critical business analysis terms
  • Great resource for all levels and anyone associated with business analysis
  • Includes references to the BABOK® Guide v3 - - Includes examples to clarify and make the terms practical
  • Essential for mastering terms when preparing for the ECBA/CCBA/CBAP exams

FREE Mini-Subscription to Exam Simulator

  • Realistic questions, similar in tone and quality to the actual exam, to reduce surprises and increase confidence when you sit for the exam
  • 3 categories of questions: Warm-ups, Drills, and full-length Simulations providing unlimited practice tests
  • Online Assessment System with similar features as Prometric Assessment System
  • Instant detailed feedback on every question with reference numbers to explain both correct and incorrect answers and solidify retention
  • Review the questions and answers of any exam you have taken
  • Stop and start your exams according to your schedule, regardless of which device you use
  • Available 24/7 from the moment you sign up, so you can study anytime, anywhere
  • Practice on the go! The Online Study Exams are cloud-based, so you can access it from any computer or device, including Apple, Windows, and Android tablets—anywhere.

Outline

CBAP recognizes BA professionals who manage and lead with over 5 years of business analysis experience. 
Aligned to the BABOK® Guide v3 Knowledge Areas, the CBAP exams will be weighted as follows:   Domain CBAP Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 14% Elicitation and Collaboration 12% Requirements Life Cycle Management 15% Strategy Analysis 15% Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 30% Solution Evaluation 14%

Prerequisites

Exam Eligibility Requirements

Click on each one of the following requirements to uncover more information:  
Minimum of 7,500 hours in the last 10 years
From within all of the business analysis work experience hours, a minimum of 900 hours in each of 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Version 3 Knowledge Areas 
 

Minimum of 35 hours in the last 4 years ** ** This course provides 24 business analysis education hours. You must take additional training courses such as ITIL, Lean Six Sigma or Agile Certified Scrum Master in order to fulfill IIBA's 35-hour professional development requirement

 
For answers to additional questions on Eligibility Requirements, please visit our FAQ page.
 

Tips for Exam Success

This is an intensive exam preparation course, so students should not expect the class to end early. Classes are expected to start and end promptly and students who arrive late or leave early will miss exam-related information.

In preparation for the best success in earning the CBAP® certification, take these steps before the course begins:

  • Create or update your TheProfessional.me profile for access to all class information details, exam preparation learning aids and class notifications
  • Complete or mostly complete your CBAP® exam application. The best way to prepare and submit your application is to do so online at IIBA's website
  • Members of IIBA have access to a free copy of the BABOK Guide online. Students are advised to read the BABOK Guide prior to class. 

Exam Details

Exam CBAP: Certified Business Analysis Professional™

The CBAP® exam is 3.5 hours long and consists of 120 multiple choice questions. The questions are case study-based (i.e. longer cases (1-1.5 pages) of information) with multiple questions about the case. It is competency-based and aligned with BABOK® Guide Version 3. Visit our BABOK® Guide web page to acquire your copy or acquire a FREE PDF version with an IIBA membership.
To help you prepare for the exam, review the following:

Exam Information Summary

Exam Code                                                                                   CBAP
Prerequisites
  • 2 references from a career manager, client, or CBAP® recipient
  • Minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in last 4 years
  • 7,500 hours of business analysis work experience within the last 10 years
  • From within all of the business analysis work experience hours, a minimum of 900 hours in each of 4 of the 6 BABOK® Guide Version 3 Knowledge Areas 
Number of Questions 120
Passing Score             N/A
Types of Questions Multiple choice
Length of Test 3.5 hours
Exam Results Immediate

Fees

IIBA Membership Fee  $139 USD
Application Fee $145 USD
Exam Fee $350 USD

Exam Cancellation

If you need to cancel your exam, refer to the Exam Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy.

Payments

If you are a WIOA client, you must follow MicroTrain's application and exam payment process.

Otherwise, you pay for the membership, application, and exam fee per IIBA requirements as stipulated above. 

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