Spring 2025 BABOK Certification Study Group

 Including study materials for the IIBA Core Exams: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), and Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA). 

Join Our BABOK Study Group with the Sacramento Valley Chapter of IIBA!

Looking to elevate your career in business analysis? This is your chance to embark on an enriching journey towards IIBA certification and connect with like-minded professionals.
 
Key Details:
  • Duration: April 22 – August 26
  • Meetings: Tuesdays, 6 PM – 8 PM (via webinar)
  • Cost: $75.00 (Pay via PayPal) – A fraction of the cost compared to other study groups!
What You’ll Gain:
  • A thorough review of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK)
  • Guidance on the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), and Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification processes
  • Access to practice questions from Watermark Learning to help you prepare for your IIBA certification exams
  • Insights into 50 key techniques used in business analysis and the six critical knowledge areas that define the field:
    • Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
    • Elicitation and Collaboration
    • Requirements Life Cycle Management
    • Strategy Analysis
    • Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
    • Solution Evaluation
Why Join a Study Group? Achieving an IIBA certification can open doors to career advancement and demonstrate your expertise in business analysis. Studying with a group not only enhances understanding through collaborative learning but also offers the motivation and support you won’t get studying alone.
 
Don't miss this opportunity to boost your skills, confidence, and professional network!
 

Contact education@sacramento.iiba.org for more information and to sign up.

 
 

SCHEDULE

 
Session #
Date
Topic
1
Apr 22, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Introduction
  • IIBA’s ECBA, CCBA, CBAP Handbook
  • IIBA’s CCBA & CBAP Recertification Handbook
  • IIBA’s Business Analysis Standard
  • Preview of Watermark
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
2
Apr 29, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 2: Business Analysis Key Concepts
  • Chapter 9: Underlying Competencies
  • Watermark Drill
3
May 6, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 10: Techniques (1-10)
  • Watermark Drill
4
May 13, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 10: Techniques (11-20)
  • Watermark Drill
5
May 20, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 10: Techniques (21-30)
  • Watermark Drill
6
Jun 3, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 10: Techniques (31-40)
  • Watermark Drill
7
Jun 10, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 10: Techniques (41-50)
  • Watermark Drill
8
Jun 17, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 3: Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
  • Watermark Drill
9
Jun 24, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 4: Elicitation & Collaboration
  • Watermark Drill
10
Jul 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 5: Requirements Lifecycle Management
  • Watermark Drill
11
Jul 15, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 6: Strategy Analysis
  • Watermark Drill
12
Jul 22, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 7: Requirements Analysis & Design Definition
  • Watermark Drill
13
Jul 29, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Chapter 8: Solution Evaluation
  • Watermark Drill
14
Aug 5, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
  • Chapter 11: Perspectives
15
Aug 12, 6.00pm – 8.00pm
  • Review of Key Concepts and Knowledge Areas
  • Watermark Drill
16
Aug 19, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
  • Watermark Drill
17
Aug 26, 6.00pm – 8.30pm
  • Watermark Drill
 
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