A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. To advance your business analysis career through professional certifications like the CBAP, CCBA, and ECBA and increase your success at passing the certification exam, it is best to create a personal study plan that incorporates the BABOK® Guide knowledge area concepts, tasks, techniques,  practice exam question, study aides (purchased or self-created), and time management tools (what are time management tools? On this page: What is the professional organization for Business Analysts seeking certification? How to prepare for a Busin ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. By Andrea Brockmeier, Jason Cassidy, Ken Crawshaw, Amy Farber, Susan Heidorn, Norman Kennedy, Jose Marcial Portilla, and Mike Stuedemann This past year has been a bit of a respite from the chaos of the last couple of years as many people have settled into working from home, in the office, or some combination. We seem to have arrived at a new normal, at least as it relates to where we’re physically working. Fortunately, much of what we’re working on and observing from our business training is as dynamic as ever. As members of the Educate 3 ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) is a comprehensive guide to the business analysis profession. It defines a set of competencies essential for a business analyst to bring value to their organization. Though not a formal requirement for Business Analyst certifications, anyone performing business analysis work, regardless of their role or industry, will benefit from mastering these competencies. What is the BABOK® Guide? The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) provides  generally accepted set o ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. One reliable thing about the business world is it’s constantly in flux. Organizational leaders must be adaptable and know how to implement changes affecting their operations, products, and employees, often with limited time. This flexibility is what keeps them and their organization competitive. Regardless of the reason for the change, whether it’s related to new technologies, regulations, or human resources, change has implications for your employees. It doesn’t matter if it’s organization-wide or restricted to one team; people often str ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. A certified Business Analyst (BA) has successfully passed an International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA.org) IIBA® certification exam to demonstrate their fundamental understanding of The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK® Guide)’s six knowledge areas, including Requirement Life Cycle Management. What are BABOK Knowledge Areas? IIBA’s BABOK Guide provides a global standard for the practice of Business Analysis organized into six knowledge areas: Solution Evaluation Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Strategy ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. A Business Analyst (BA) employs their skill sets to bring business value. The profession’s foundational resource, the third version of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) can help the business analyst identify their strengths and areas needing improvement as they work on building their skills. The BABOK, includes six knowledge areas that represent various areas of expertise a business analyst must have, each with a set of tasks or activities that a business analyst may need to perform in their organization. It also h ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. To successfully pass the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA.org) CBAP® or CCBA® certification exams,  you will be assessed on your fundamental understanding and application of the key concepts in the The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK® Guide)’s six knowledge areas. One of those key knowledge areas is Strategy Analysis which we will examine in more detail in this article. What are BABOK Knowledge Areas? IIBA’s BABOK Guide provides a global standard for the practice of Business Analysis and is the key ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. What is the BABOK® Guide? The ever-evolving business world requires reliable guidelines to assess and maximize corporate productivity. Thankfully, the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) created and maintains the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide — an indispensable reference that is widely regarded as a gold standard in business analysis. It’s essential for companies who want to achieve their ultimate goals, as this guide helps refine processes and systems effectively. In this article, we will explore the ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. With more than 174,727 business analysts in the United States alone, there’s bound to be a plethora of opinions about how to analyze operations and steer companies toward success. In some ways, PMI, BABOK, and PMBOK unite many of the best practices that analysts have found successful — putting them into guides that any analyst can gain access to. Even though these guides have similar high-level purposes and share some techniques, they still possess key differences. Studying why and how they differ can make it easier to choose the best one ..read more

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. The organizational alignment of leadership, culture, and strategy, focusing on the value provided to stakeholders, is termed “business agility” or “organizational agility.” With change constant in almost every industry, the organization that can quickly adapt to meet changes while still bringing value to stakeholders is positioned for long-term success. On this page: What is Business Agility? Business Agility Processes Business Agility in Organizations Benefits of Business Agility Risks of Business Agility How Can You Measure Business Ag ..read more