Strategize And Foolproof Your CBAP /CCBA - IIBA Chennai

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Strategize and Foolproof yourCBAP /CCBA Surendra SaxenaSurendra.saxena@vellicate-tech.comPhone: 91-98453 92234

How to Participate Open and close your Panel View, Select, and Test youraudio Submit text questions Raise your hand Q&A addressed as they comeup

Introduction Surendra Saxena Surendra.Saxena@vellicate-tech.comPhone: 91-984-539-2234Co-founder and MD – Vellicate Technologies 30 Years of industry experience VP and BU Head: Sasken Director and Head Hyderabad Operations:Lucent COO: Daewoo Telecom Others: Alcatel, C-DOTMBA (FMS, Delhi University), M.Tech. (IIT, Roorkee),

Session Objectives Understand BABOK v2.0Learn About Key Differences in BABOK v3.0How BABOK v3.0 Could Impact your CBAP PlansStrategize and Foolproof you CBAP/CCBAQ&A

BABOK V2.0

Understanding the BABOK v2.0BusinessAnalysisPlanning andMonitoringEnterpriseAnalysisSolutionAssessment andValidationElicitationRequirementsManagement etenciesGraphic based on BABOK 2.0 and used with permission, courtesy of IIBABABOK “The BABOK Guide contains a description ofgenerally accepted practices in the field of businessanalysis.” Source: BABOK 2.0.

BABOK V3.0

Goal of BABOK 3.0 Incorporate new concepts and practices in use sincethe last revision Address the broadening and evolving scope of theprofession Incorporate lessons learned from practitioners whohave worked with the current version Improve the readability and usability of the guide, Improve the consistency and quality of text andillustrations Improve consistency with other generally acceptedstandards relating to the practice of business analysis.

Changes in Knowledge AreasBABOK v2Business Analysis Planning and MonitoringElicitationRequirements Management and CommunicationEnterprise AnalysisRequirements AnalysisSolution Assessment and ValidationUnderlying CompetenciesBABOK v3Business Analysis Planning and MonitoringElicitation and CollaborationRequirements Life Cycle ManagementStrategy AnalysisRequirements Analysis and Design DefinitionSolution EvaluationUnderlying Competencies

Major Changes in BABOK 3.0 Inclusion of the Business Analysis Core ConceptModel (BACCM ) Expanded scope of the role of business analysis increating better business outcomes Inclusion of Perspectives which describe specializedways in which business analysis professionals provideunique value to the enterprise Expanded Underlying Competencies to better reflectthe diverse skill sets of the business analyst New techniques that have emerged in the practice ofbusiness analysis.

BACCM (New Addition)

Perspectives (New Addition) AgileBusiness IntelligenceInformation TechnologyBusiness ArchitectureBusiness Process Management

Techniques (New Addition) Backlog Management Balanced Scorecard Business CapabilityAnalysis Business Case Business ModelCanvas Collaborative Games Concept Modelling Data Mining Decision ModellingFinancial AnalysisMind MappingPrioritizationProcess AnalysisRoles and PermissionMatrix Stakeholder List,Map, or Personas

Changed TechniquesBABOK V2BABOK V3BenchmarkingBenchmarking and Market AnalysisData Dictionary and GlossaryData DictionaryData Dictionary and GlossaryGlossaryStructured WalkthroughReviewsRisk AnalysisRisk Analysis and ManagementScenarios and Use CasesUse Cases and ScenariosRequirements WorkshopWorkshops

BABOK V3.0 HAS GROWN DOUBLE INITS SIZE: FROM 250 TO 500 PAGESSO, HOW DOES IT IMPACT YOURCBAP/CCBA?

The Certification – Latest from IIBA CBAP/CCBA based on BABOK v2.0 will beavailable till 1st Quarter 2016 IIBA will announce when the exams based onBABOK v3.0 will be available Then, exams based on BABOK v2.0 and V3.0will be available simultaneously for up to 6month

CBAP/CCBA Exam FAQVersion 2.0 vs 3.0?Q: Will my v2.0 based CBAP/CCBA remain valid? Or will I haveto re-write the exam again based on v3.0A: Your CBAP/CCBA based on BABOK v2.0 shall remain valid,you don’t have to re-write the examQ: Should I wait and write the exam based on BABOK v3.0?A: We don’t suggest that, b’coz- IIBA has not declared a date for switch over- Already tough CBAP/CCBA will probably becometougher- BABOK v3.0 is twice in volume. Be prepared to studymore

CBAP/CCBA Exam FAQVersion 2.0 vs 3.0?Q: Will there be change in exam pattern or process?A: IIBA will recalibrate the exams.Since the contents have increased, IIBA mayincrease the PD Hrs requirementHence training duration might also increase

Plan to take exam based on BABOK v2.0STRATEGIZE YOUR CBAP/CCBA

Understand The Process and RisksRe-applyPay 125RejectedApprovedLoss of 125Write examPassWait for 3 monthsPay 265FailWait for 3 monthsSubmit Application

Foolproof your CBAP/CCBARe-applyPay 125RejectedApprovedLoss of 125Write examPassWait for 3 monthsPay 265FailWait for 3 monthsSubmit Application

CBAP/CCBA Application Stress?Application process isstressful? Daunting?Most people say is themost difficult part ofachieving your certificationContact us! Vellicate canhelp.Disclaimer: Vellicate coursecovers assistance inapplication preparation

Common Reasons for Rejection1. BA experience is wrongly capturedi.ii.2.3.Total BA experience does not meet the eligibilitycriteria of 7500 hrs for CBAP or 3750 hrs for CCBAThe knowledge area experience requirement is notmet21 professional development hours are notrelated to BA trainingYour reference mention that they know you for 6 months

Foolproof your CBAP/CCBARe-applyPay 125RejectedApprovedLoss of 125Write examPassWait for 3 monthsPay 265FailWait for 3 monthsSubmit Application

Foolproof your Certification10 Reasons for not earning your CBAP/CCBA1.2.Not enough study timeInappropriate/Ineffective training–––Over trained (do not require more than 3 or max 4 days)Poor training material / trainere-learning bundled with training are reported to be not useful, time consuming3. Using only one Method of Study4. Relying on the Wrong Method of Study5. Not Answering Enough Practice Questions *6. Applying too soon or waiting till last moment7. Trying to Reconcile the BABOK with Your Work Experience8. Answering Questions Based on Your Work Experience9. Trying to Memorize the BABOK Guide10. Not Starting / Not finishing* DISCLAIMER: Vellicate/Watermark Learning provide exam simulator, as part ofCBAP prep course

Don’t leave your success up to a CHANCE!Possible Solutions from Vellicate/WatermarkWhich one of these will you be?Choose the preparation method and tools thatmake you pass the exam with CONFIDENCE.

Summary Key differences in BABOK v3.0 over v2.0 Plan your certification Overcome common pitfalls and earn yourCBAP/CCBA

www.vellicate-tech.com52% of new CBAPs (96 of 185) in 2014 in India usedVellicate Technologies for their preparationQUESTIONS?Contact@vellicate-tech.com Phone: 91-98453 92234 www.vellicate-tech.comYour Ambition is Our Mission

A: Your CBAP/CCBA based on BABOK v2.0 shall remain valid, you don't have to re-write the exam Q: Should I wait and write the exam based on BABOK v3.0? A: We don't suggest that, b'coz - IIBA has not declared a date for switch over - Already tough CBAP/CCBA will probably become tougher - BABOK v3.0 is twice in volume. Be prepared to study