Welcome to the IIBA® Sacramento Valley Chapter

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Our Mission

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Sacramento Valley Chapter (SVC) is dedicated to bringing the Business Analyst community in Sacramento valley together to help Grow, Connect, and Evolve the Business Analysis profession. It is our goal to help prepare our members to reach their goals of becoming a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and share their experiences with our community.

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In addition to technical skills and domain knowledge, business analysts are also encouraged to display the five behavioral core competencies listed in the BABOK Guide (Chapter 9) .  These core competencies serve as a foundation for effective and ethical professional practice.

Competency Spotlight: Facilitation

 
 
Chapter 9 of the BABOK Guide highlights underlying competencies that "support the practice of business analysis," with facilitation being a key interaction skill for business analysts. This competency plays a pivotal role within the Elicitation and Collaboration knowledge area, encompassing activities such as conducting interviews, facilitating workshops, and orchestrating structured meetings to define and refine requirements. A critical element of effective facilitation is ensuring stakeholder engagement by managing expectations and addressing their needs comprehensively.
 
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Certification Focus

This section provides a more in-depth focus on the certification exams offered by IIBA. The exams offered by IIBA are Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis), Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA-AAC), Business Data Analytics Certification (IIBA-CBDA), Cybersecurity Analysis Certification (IIBA-CCA), and the Product Ownership Analysis Certification (IIBA-CPOA).

 

Analyst Catalyst Blog
Enabling Confidence: How We Lift Each Other in Business Analysis
In this International Women’s Day reflection, Susan Moore explores how investing in one another strengthens both individuals and the profession. When women thrive in business analysis, the entire organization benefits.
In Fast-Moving Times, the Fundamentals Still Matter
This edition of BA Digest reinforces three fundamentals: influencing without authority, using AI responsibly as it shapes decisions, and keeping analysis aligned through clear intent and outcomes.
Business Analyst Certification Guide: From Foundation to Strategic Leadership
Not sure which certification fits your career stage? This guide walks through ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, and specialized credentials, showing how each strengthens capability, credibility, and professional confidence in real-world business analysis roles.