Susan Weese, Terri Wagner

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

The bestselling CBAP/CCBA study guide, updated for exam v3.0 The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition offers 100% coverage of all exam objectives for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) and Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exams offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Detailed coverage encompasses all six knowledge areas defined by the Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Planning and Monitoring, Elicitation, Requirements Management and Communication, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements Analysis, and Solution Assessment and Validation, including expert guidance toward all underlying competencies. Real-world scenarios help you align your existing experience with the BABOK, and topic summaries, tips and tricks, practice questions, and objective-mapping give you a solid framework for success on the exam. You also gain access to the Sybex interactive learning environment, featuring review questions, electronic flashcards, and four practice exams to help you gauge your understanding and be fully prepared exam day. As more and more organizations seek to streamline production models, the demand for qualified Business Analysts is growing. This guide provides a personalized study program to help you take your place among those certified in essential business analysis skills. * Review the BABOK standards and best practices * Master the core Business Analysis competencies * Test your preparedness with focused review questions * Access CBAP and CCBA practice exams, study tools, and more As the liaison between the customer and the technical team, the Business Analyst is integral to ensuring that the solution satisfies the customer's needs. The BABOK standards codify best practices for this essential role, and the CBAP and CCBA certifications prove your ability to perform them effectively. The CBAP/CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, Second Edition provides thorough preparation customizable to your needs, to help you maximize your study time and ensure your success.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 560
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. Dezember 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119248859
• Artikelnr.: 47394150

Autorenporträt

Susan Weese, CBAP, PgMP, PMP, founded Rhyming Planet Inc., an IT project management/business analysis consulting firm. She has more than 25 years of software and project management experience, and currently designs, builds and delivers standard and customized project, process, and requirements development training courses. Terri Wagner, MA, PMP, CSM, is an owner and managing member of Mentor Source, Inc., a project management consulting and training company. She is coauthor and technical editor for several project management and business analysis books including Project Manager Street Smarts, published by Sybex.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction xiii

Assessment Test xxviii

Chapter 1 Foundation Concepts 1

What Is Business Analysis? 2

The Business Analyst's Role 3

Essential Skills of Effective Business Analysts 4

The Business Analyst and the Project Manager 6

Dealing with Key Stakeholders 7

Reviewing the Business Analysis Core Concept Model (BACCM(TM)) 8

Exploring the Business Analysis Knowledge Areas 9

Knowledge Area: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 10

Knowledge Area: Strategy Analysis 11

Knowledge Area: Requirements Life Cycle Management 11

Knowledge Area: Elicitation and Collaboration 11

Knowledge Area: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 12

Knowledge Area: Solution Evaluation 12

How Are the Knowledge Areas Organized? 13

Exploring Requirements 14

Distinguishing Between Requirements and Design 15

Defining the Requirements Management Process 16

Classifying Requirements 16

Understanding How This Applies to Your Projects 22

Perspectives on Business Analysis 24

Summary 25

Exam Essentials 26

Key Terms 27

Review Questions 29

Chapter 2 Controlled Start: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 33

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring 34

The Business Analyst's Task List 35

When Does Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Take Place? 36

Plan the Business Analysis Approach 38

Plan Stakeholder Engagement 49

Plan Business Analysis Governance 59

Plan Business Analysis Information Management 66

Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements 74

How This Applies to Your Projects 82

Summary 83

Exam Essentials 84

Key Terms 85

Review Questions 87

Chapter 3 Controlled Start: Strategy Analysis 91

Strategy Analysis 92

The Business Analyst's Task List 94

When Does Strategy Analysis Take Place? 95

Analyze Current State 95

Define Future State 107

Assess Risks 119

Define Change Strategy 126

How This Applies to Your Projects 136

Summary 138

Exam Essentials 139

Key Terms 139

Review Questions 141

Chapter 4 Overarching Tasks: Requirements Life Cycle Management 145

Requirements Life Cycle Management 146

The Business Analyst's Task List 148

When Does Requirements Life Cycle Management Take Place? 149

Trace Requirements 150

Maintain Requirements 156

Prioritize Requirements 160

Assess Requirements Changes 167

Approve Requirements 174

How This Applies to Your Projects 179

Summary 180

Exam Essentials 181

Key Terms 182

Review Questions 184

Chapter 5 Controlled Middle: Elicitation and Collaboration 189

Requirements Elicitation 190

The Business Analyst's Task List 192

When Does Elicitation Take Place? 193

Prepare for Elicitation 193

Conduct Elicitation 201

Confirm Elicitation Results 210

Communicate Business Analysis Information 213

Manage Stakeholder Collaboration 217

How This Applies to Your Projects 222

Summary 225

Exam Essentials 225

Key Terms 227

Review Questions 228

Chapter 6 Controlled Middle: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 233

Requirements Analysis and Design Definition 234
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