IIBA. Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Handbook

June 2010, p. 17.The purpose of this handbook is to provide Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) applicants the information needed to understand the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) organization and the process to become certified.IIBA is an independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of Business Analysis. The IIBA mission includes the development and maintenance of standards for the practice of Business Analysis and for the certification and recognition of its practitioners. IIBA is the first organization to offer the formal certification for business analysis professionals.
To facilitate the public recognition and certification of qualified practitioners, IIBA is responsible for:
Creating and developing awareness and recognition of the value and contribution of the Business Analyst.
Defining and maintaining the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK ) Guide.
Identifying the required skills and competencies of a qualified practitioner of Business Analysis.
Defining training and professional development standards.
Identifying and endorsing education providers.
Publicly recognizing and certifying qualified Business Analysts.
IIBA also provides all members with the benefits of:
Networking opportunities with fellow business analysis professionals.
Opportunities to influence and contribute to the profession and service of business analysis.
Access to forums for sharing your expertise, expressing your professional opinion, and building a
reputation within the industry.
The formation of IIBA started in October of 2003, and was formalized at the organization's first Annual General Meeting in March 2004.About this HandbookAbout International Institute of Business Analysis
BA Vision Statement
BA Mission Statement
Fair & Equitable Policy
IIBA BABOK Guide Overview
About the CBAP Certification
What is Certification?
CBAP Certification Program Overview
Benefits of CBAP Certification
Definition of a Business Analysis Professional
Confidentiality of Information
CBAP Certification Requirements
Work Experience Requirement
Knowledge Areas Requirement
Education Requirement
Professional Development Requirement
Reference Requirement
Overall CBAP Certification Process
Exam Cancellation Policy
Suggestions for Exam Preparation
Exam Day Process
Notification of Exam Results
Granting CBAP Certification
Re-Writing the CBAP Exam
Maintaining CBAP Certification and Recertification
Suspending or Withdrawing CBAP Certification
Audit of Candidate and CBAP Information
Resolution of Appeals & Complaints
Responsibilities to the Profession
Compliance with all Organizational Rules and Policies
Professional Practice
Advancement of the Profession
Responsibilities to the Client and the Public