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CBAP/CCBA Tip Summary Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 1
Planning your PreparationCBAP or CCBA Preparation RoadmapPreparePreliminaryPass!Read BABOK Guide / Optionally attend study groupsAttend aCBAP or CCBA Prep ClassApply for examRead “CBAP Certification Study Guide”Take practice examsUse Flash CardsRe-Read selected portionsof Study Guide and BABOK GuideTake CBAP or CCBA ExamPass Exam! Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 2
Planning your PreparationFinal Preparation SuggestionsLearning PreferenceStudy Mode IdeasBlue - Let me Study! Red - Get to the Point! Practice Exams Re-Read Study Guides MnemonicsYellow - Get me Involved! Flashcards with a “buddy” Practice Exams Audio FlashcardsGreen - Let me Review! Practice Exams Flashcards Review NotesRe-Read BABOKWriting NotesPractice ExamsStudy Notes Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 3
Final Preparation Tips – Before the Exam Tip: Read the BABOK completely Tip: Join a study group Tip: Use flashcards Tip: Register for and use the CBAP OnlineStudy Exam Tip: If time, re-read portions of the BABOKthat gave you trouble on practice exams Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 4
Preparation Tips – Right Before the Exam Tip: Get plenty of rest the night before: don'tcram (sleep will help more) Tip: Drive to the test site in advance so youknow how to find it.Preparation Tips - Day of Exam Tip: Do whatever relaxes you the day of theexam Tip: Drink enough water to be hydrated, butnot too much Tip: Bring a snack or two for energy. Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 5
Preparation Tips - Day of Exam (cont.) Tip: Dress in layers to adapt to thetesting site Tip: Leave calculators and pens at home (youget a dry erase board or paper/pencil) Tip: Bring earphones in case the site does notprovide them (cuts down distracting noises) Tip: During the exam, beware of the “wall”and remember all the prep you did! Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 6
Exam Practice Tips Practice Tests & Review Use our in-class exam to startContinue with simulation in GuideTake at least 2 simulations using Online StudyExamUse your exam results to focus your study. Sample Practice Session Isolate yourself from distractionsTime yourselfPractice doing your “brain dump” at startTake a short break during the practice. Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 7
Re-Certification Once you get certified, you are not done Re-Certification Requirements 60 CDUs every 3 years Reported to IIBA via a form Categories - see next slide Small re-certification fee No exam unless you let your CBAP lapse Tip: Start logging your BA activities rightafter you pass Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Page 8
Re-CertificationCategoryCDU ActivityDescription/Example1Formal AcademicEducationDegree courses, such as a Masters inBusiness Analysis.30 CDUs2ProfessionalDevelopmentTraining courses, including most classesoffered by Watermark Learning.30 CDUs3ProfessionalActivitiesWriting, speaking, course developing, etc.30 CDUs4Self DirectedLearningInformal discussions or coaching sessionswith co-workers, etc. Includes study ofbooks, manuals, Internet or otherinstructional resources.15 CDUs5Volunteer Service Volunteer service to IIBA or an IIBA Chapterand/or volunteer BA services to a nonemployer community or charitable groups.(Example: BABOK Review Committee).30 CDUs6ProfessionalExperience25 CDUsActual business analysis work experienceduring the three year cycle. Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed.Max Value per3 Year CyclePage 9
Watermark Learning, Inc. Unmodified copies allowed. Page 1 CBAP/CCBA Tip Summary
