What you'll learn

Many business analysis professionals struggle to understand how to effectively use International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®)’s two key references — A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide) and The Business Analysis Standard™. In this course, Introduction to the BABOK® Guide and The Business Analysis Standard (IIBA™), you’ll learn to confidently navigate these resources and apply them to your certification journey, whether you’re preparing for the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) Certification, Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA®), or the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) Certification. First, you’ll explore how the BABOK® Guide is structured, including requirements and designs, requirements classification schemas, key business analysis stakeholders, and essential terminology. Next, you’ll discover how the Business Analysis Core Concept Model™ (BACCM™) serves as the lens to apply BABOK concepts in practice, linking tasks, techniques, and principles together. Finally, you’ll learn how The Business Analysis Standard complements the BABOK® Guide, provides a globally recognized framework for practice, and serves as a critical reference across all IIBA exams. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to use both the BABOK® Guide and The Business Analysis Standard as effective study tools and professional references — preparing you not only for ECBA™ success but also laying the groundwork for CCBA® and CBAP® certification readiness.