Comments on: 5 Steps to Becoming a CBAP

By: BIJU BEHANAN CBAP

BIJU BEHANAN CBAP — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:43:07 +0000

Hi Friends ,

I thought that i would share my experience on business analysis and and how i became a CBAP . I was working on marketing roles and suddenly my company moved me to IT department as domain consultant to implement SAP ERP. My job was to understand business requirements and translate them into IT solutions . I found that there were large gaps when projects where implemented from what was asked for . Some times the requirements where not clear , sometimes it was poorly translated . All this had high impact on the IT solution and the business. I heard about IIBA in 2009 and wanted to know more , there where hardly anyone to guide . I had almost 7 years BA experience by this tinme .I joined the IIBA site as a member and toyed the idea of taking the CBAP , I went for a BA session , then took the copy of the BABOK , I could not get the whole essence in 2 to 3 readings , It took more than 2.5 months to master this . I used BABOK and Suzan weeze , In the end I brought Watermark Q bank , they where tough , practicing on this ensured that i mastered each area well , When I took the exam on Oct 16 I was sure that I would score well , As expected the I qualified , and now I am CBAP and am imparting training on business analysis

By: John Hamilton

John Hamilton — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:21:35 +0000

In reply to Steve Jones. Not just preparation, but determination that nothing was going to keep you from acheiving your goal. Great job, Steve!

By: Laura Brandenburg

Laura Brandenburg — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:43:04 +0000

Hi Bhaskar,
It sounds like the CCBA might be a better fit for the work experience you have in business analysis.

By: Sudhi

Sudhi — Wed, 16 May 2012 06:48:23 +0000

Hello Thirtha Prasad,
First and foremost in-order to be eligible for CBAP do you have the valid no. of hours as prescribed by CBAP Application?? If not apply for CCBA, get the certification and recertify the same. Once you have the confidence and the valid no. of hours for CBAP then you can apply for. Yes you with the first BA to have both the certifications cleared 🙂 And the other great armour for you is after CCBA/CBAP even to CSPO. This would ensure that you create a benchmark among the BA’s in the world. All the best mate..Do let me know if you need any more info. Infact nobody is better than Laura 😀

By: Thirtha Prasad

Thirtha Prasad — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:30:09 +0000

Hi Laura and Frausch,

I have 4 years of BA experiance. Whether should i go for CCBA or will wait for one more year to do the CBAP. which one is the best option.

Please suggest.