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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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
Murder, Mayhem, and Milestone: IIBA UK’s Killer Workshop in London
The IIBA UK Murder Mystery Workshop was a killer event that brought teamwork, communication, and business analysis skills to life. Participants solved a fictional crime using analytical tools, proving that collaboration and professional growth are truly to die for.
No One Asked for This Startup — But Business Analysis Made It Work
Startups love chaos, but Rally the Locals was born in it. Here's how business analysis tools helped turn an idea built during a pandemic into a community movement that connected, supported, and elevated local businesses.
Analysis Everywhere: Partner Stories
For our inaugural Partner Stories blog series, we sat down with Kyrylo Bieliavskyi, Director of SoftServe’s Business Analysis Office, to explore their AI-driven initiatives, learning-first culture, and how their analysts deliver innovative, value-driven solutions globally.