Learn the Basics of CBAP

FAQs

• What is CBAP?

  CBAP is a highly-esteemed certification in the field of business analysis. This Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) is awarded to professionals with a wealth of experience in BA. Certified CBAP professionals conduct business analysis to identify the business needs of an enterprise. When you learn CBAP, you develop the awareness required to identify business solutions for organizations to reap maximum benefits. 

• What is the importance of CBAP?

  Since its launch in 2006, it has garnered a lot of attention among business analysis professionals worldwide. From helping professionals enhance their BA skills to paving way for lucrative job opportunities, a CBAP program has many benefits. This is why professionals are eager to learn CBAP today.

• Why is CBAP so popular?

  Digital technologies are changing the way businesses operate today. This has led to a simultaneous evolution in the role of the business analyst. They are expected to be both storytellers and critical thinkers with excellent decision-making skills. The popularity of CBAP continues to grow because it provides the skills business analysts need. Earning this certification makes them more marketable and indispensable to enterprises worldwide.

• What are the basics in the Getting Started with Business Analysis Course?

  Below are the CBAP basics covered in the course:

  • Business analysis planning and monitoring
  • Elicitation and collaboration
  • Requirements life cycle management
  • Strategy analysis
  • Requirements analysis and design definition
  • Business intelligence perspective
  • Business architecture perspective
  • Business process management perspective

• What are the prerequisites to learn CBAP basics?

  If you are interested in learning CBAP, you need to have a minimum of 7500 hours of work experience accumulated over the last 10 years, 900 hours of which should be in four out of the six BABOK® Guide version 3 knowledge areas. You need a minimum of 35 hours of professional development (PDUs) in the past four years. Also, you need two references from a career manager, client or CBAP® Professional, and a signed IIBA Code of Conduct.

• Are CBAP fundamentals easy to learn?

  
  This free CBAP program was designed by highly experienced mentors with beginners in mind. Therefore, the curriculum and learning videos will be easy for novices who are just getting started with CBAP fundamentals.

• Can beginners learn CBAP?

  Absolutely. This CBAP basics program is curated by industry experts to give beginners the right amount of understanding to get started with your career in business analysis.

• What are my next best learning options after completing this CBAP program?

  After completing this CBAP basics course, you can opt for the CBAP certification training or CCBA certification training course provided by Simplilearn.

• What are the career opportunities in CBAP?

  Here are some careers for CBAP professionals:

  • Business analyst
  • Quality assurance specialist
  • Senior program manager
  • Project manager
  • Program manager

• How long does it take to learn CBAP Basics?

  This program consists of 9 hours of video content that aims to teach you the nuances of CBAP. This doesn’t mean that you will completely learn it in 9 hours — it depends on how fast you learn and understand the concepts of CBAP from the videos.

• Can I complete this CBAP course in 90 days?

  The lessons covered in this CBAP basics are rich content-wise and are easy to follow. Learners can study at their own pace and complete the course even earlier than 90 days.

• Will I get a certificate after completing the free CBAP Course?

  Yes, You will receive a Course Completion Certificate from SkillUp upon completing the free CBAP course. You can unlock it by logging in to your SkillUp account. As soon as the certificate is unlocked, you will receive a mail with a link to your SkillUp learning dashboard on your registered mail address. Click the link to view and download your certificate. You can even add the certificate to your resume and share it on social media platforms.