How long is the CBAP training?

CBAP training typically ranges from 30 to 40 hours of instructor-led or self-paced learning, depending on the provider. It also includes time for practice exams and independent study of the BABOK Guide.

Is the CBAP certification worth it?

Yes, CBAP is highly valued by employers and recognized globally. It enhances your credibility, opens doors to senior business analyst roles, and demonstrates your expertise in complex, real-world projects.

Is CBAP harder than PMP?

CBAP and PMP are both challenging but differ in focus. CBAP emphasizes analytical thinking and knowledge of BABOK, while PMP is more project management–oriented. Difficulty depends on your background and experience.

How can I clear my CBAP exam?

To clear the CBAP exam, study the BABOK Guide thoroughly, take mock exams, attend a structured CBAP training program, and focus on understanding application-based scenarios and business analysis concepts.

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

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CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

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CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training

This course is part of CBAP Certification Business Analysis Training Specialization

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master BABOK v3 structure and core CBAP exam competencies.
Apply effective elicitation, stakeholder engagement, and requirements management techniques.
Develop strategic business solutions using modeling, SWOT, and change analysis tools.
Evaluate solution performance and adapt analysis skills across Agile, BI, IT, and BPM domains.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Business Analysis Tools

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Assessments

16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This CBAP Certification course offers a structured journey into mastering business analysis aligned with IIBA and BABOK v3 standards. Progress into requirements and stakeholder management using elicitation techniques, prioritization methods, and lifecycle tracking. Advance to strategy analysis and solution design by assessing business states, performing root cause and SWOT analysis, and modeling high-value solutions. Finally, enhance your expertise in solution evaluation and explore business analysis perspectives—Agile, BI, IT, BPM, and Business Architecture.

To be successful in this course, you should have at least 5 years of business analysis experience and a solid understanding of business processes and stakeholder management. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand BABOK v3, CBAP structure, and business analysis competencies - Manage requirements using elicitation, prioritization, and validation - Design strategic solutions with models, SWOT, and change strategies - Evaluate performance and apply cross-domain business analysis perspectives Ideal for experienced professionals preparing for CBAP and advancing their business analysis capabilities.

Module details

Build a strong foundation in business analysis with this module focused on CBAP essentials and BABOK v3. Understand key knowledge areas, requirement classifications, stakeholder roles, and core competencies needed for success. Learn to plan business analysis activities, engage stakeholders, and define governance strategies using tools like RACI, personas, and KPIs to drive performance improvements.

What's included

31 videos1 reading3 assignments

31 videosTotal 69 minutes

Introduction to CBAP9 minutes
What You Will Learn?2 minutes
Learning Objectives1 minute
Business Analysis3 minutes
Knowledge Areas3 minutes
Requirements Classification3 minutes
Stakeholders2 minutes
Underlying Competencies of a Business Analyst2 minutes
Analytical and Problem Solving Competencies3 minutes
Behavioral Competencies2 minutes
Business Knowledge Competencies2 minutes
Communication Skills Category2 minutes
Competencies in the Interaction Skills Category2 minutes
Competencies in the Tools and Technology Category2 minutes
Business Analysis Perspective4 minutes
Quick Recap1 minute
Learning Objectives1 minute
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring3 minutes
Input Tasks and Output1 minute
Plan Business Analysis Approach2 minutes
Business Analysis Performance Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement3 minutes
Lessons Learned Technique1 minute
Plan Stakeholder Engagement3 minutes
Organizational Modeling2 minutes
Stakeholder List and Map3 minutes
RACI Matrix and Personas1 minute
Plan Business Analysis Governance2 minutes
Plan Business Analysis Information Management2 minutes
Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements3 minutes
Metrics and Key Performance Indicators1 minute
Quick Recap1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Foundations of Business Analysis and CBAP40 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to BABOK V315 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring15 minutes

Strengthen your skills in requirements and stakeholder management with this module. Learn effective elicitation techniques like interviews, prototyping, and workshops to gather business needs. Understand how to trace, prioritize, and manage requirements throughout their lifecycle. Explore estimation methods, change assessments, and approval processes to ensure aligned and actionable outcomes.

What's included

40 videos3 assignments

40 videosTotal 73 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minute
Elicitation and Collaboration2 minutes
Prepare for Elicitation3 minutes
Conduct Elicitation3 minutes
Techniques0 minutes
Document Analysis1 minute
Observation1 minute
Brainstorming1 minute
Collaborative Games2 minutes
Workshop1 minute
Focus Groups1 minute
Survey or Questionnaire2 minutes
Prototyping2 minutes
Interface Analysis2 minutes
Interview2 minutes
Confirm Elicitation Results1 minute
Communicate Business Analysis Information2 minutes
Manage Stakeholder Collaboration3 minutes
Case Study Batonics Insurance Company1 minute
Quick Recap1 minute
Learning Objectives1 minute
Requirements Life Cycle Management3 minutes
Requirements Life Cycle Management Knowledge Area2 minutes
Requirements Life Cycle Management: Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs1 minute
Trace Requirements3 minutes
Trace Requirements: Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Maintain Requirements3 minutes
Prioritize Requirements1 minute
Prioritize Requirements: Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Backlog Management and Estimation2 minutes
Top-Down vs. Bottom Up Approach1 minute
Three-Point Average and PERT Estimations2 minutes
Parametric and Rolling Wave Estimation2 minutes
Prioritization Overview3 minutes
Assess Requirements Changes2 minutes
Assess Requirements Changes: Guidelines and Tools3 minutes
Approve Requirements2 minutes
Approve Requirements: Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria Overview3 minutes
Quick Recap1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Requirements and Stakeholder Management40 minutes
Quiz on Elicitation and Collaboration15 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Requirements Life Cycle Management15 minutes

Develop strategic business analysis skills with this module on strategy analysis and solution design. Learn to assess current and future states, perform root cause and SWOT analysis, and define change strategies using tools like SIPOC, balanced scorecards, and business cases. Master modeling techniques, validate requirements, and recommend high-value solutions aligned with organizational goals.

What's included

52 videos3 assignments

52 videosTotal 109 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minute
Strategy Analysis Overview2 minutes
Strategy Analysis: Tasks, Inputs, and Outputs2 minutes
Analyze Current State3 minutes
Analyze Current State: Guidelines and Tools3 minutes
Functional Decomposition2 minutes
Process Analysis2 minutes
SIPOC and Value Stream Mapping2 minutes
Root Cause Analysis2 minutes
Define Future State1 minute
Define Future State: Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Balanced Scorecard2 minutes
Benchmarking and Market Analysis2 minutes
SWOT Analysis3 minutes
Business Model Canvas3 minutes
Business Model Canvas: Example1 minute
Define Future State: Stakeholders1 minute
Assess Risks2 minutes
Assess Risks Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Risk Analysis and Management Technique2 minutes
Assessing Risks Stakeholders1 minute
Define Change Strategy3 minutes
Define Change Strategy: Guidelines and Tools3 minutes
Business Capability Analysis2 minutes
Financial Analysis3 minutes
Business Case2 minutes
Quick Recap1 minute
Learning Objectives1 minute
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition3 minutes
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Tasks2 minutes
Specify and Model Requirements4 minutes
Additional Inputs2 minutes
Non-Functional Requirements and Analysis2 minutes
Business Rules2 minutes
Decision Modeling2 minutes
Concept Model4 minutes
Data Model3 minutes
Process Modeling1 minute
Scope Models1 minute
Use Case Diagram1 minute
Sequence Diagrams1 minute
State Modeling1 minute
Verify Requirements Task3 minutes
Reviews1 minute
Validate Requirements3 minutes
Define Requirements Architecture4 minutes
Define Design Options2 minutes
Define Design Options: Techniques3 minutes
Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution2 minutes
Guidelines and Tools2 minutes
Decision Analysis Technique3 minutes
Quick Recap1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Business Strategy and Solution Design40 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Strategy Analysis15 minutes
Quiz on Introduction to Requirements Analysis and Design Definition15 minutes

Gain expertise in evaluating solutions and applying diverse business analysis perspectives. Learn to measure solution performance, identify limitations, and recommend improvements using proven techniques. Explore Agile, Business Intelligence, IT, Business Architecture, and BPM perspectives to adapt analysis practices across domains, enhancing solution value and aligning with organizational goals.