Why a Certified Business Analyst?

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) certifications are a big commitment in the field of Business Analysis. As it is gaining popularity over time, companies are looking for first-rate experienced business analysts. The IIBA is a professional association that provides two distinct professional business analyst certifications:

·         Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

·         Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA).

In today’s environment, every company needs to adapt to market changes, which makes a business analyst play a vital role in an organization. The changes are those which cause a rise in profits or face heavy losses to the company. This is where the business analyst comes in hand, as they are the ones that define needs and solutions that deliver value to the organization.

There are various reasons why a certification in business analysis is right for you.

Here are a few:

·      Varying responsibilities:

Some of the Business Analysts prefer technical roles while others prefer to work in the business sector. There is a sweeping range of possibilities varying from planning and monitoring to assisting with the business care. A business analyst has a variety of responsibilities to choose from.

·       Great pay:

With rising in the job market for entry-level candidates, a business analyst makes $70,000 on an average per annum. Business Analysts are definitely compensated well for their work.

·       Flexibility and Independence:

Minimal micromanagement and a good amount of freedom while accomplishing tasks. This allows employees great creativity and trust to meet and surpass the client’s expectations.

·         Networking:

Collaborate with every business head and stakeholder internally as well as with clients externally. Basically, get to be the external and internal front of the company.

Multi-tasking in different fronts to further career opportunities are a few with many more bonuses. So if you are someone, who is a problem solver and accepts every problem as a challenge, then the role of a business analyst is ideal for you.

If the above perks resonate with you, it is a good time to look up the requirements and eligibility for a Business Analytical Certification.

The IIBA has an eligibility criterion for both CBAP Certifications Course. They are as follows:

·         Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)

1.       Minimum of 7,500 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 10 years.

2.       Within the experience, a minimum of 900 hours in 4 of the 6 BABOK knowledge guide areas.

3.       Minimum of 35 hours of Professional Development in the last 4 years.

4.       Provide two detailed references. 

·         Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)

1.       Minimum of 3,700 hours of Business Analysis work experience in the last 7 years.

2.       Within the experience, a minimum of 900 hours in 2 of the 6 BABOK knowledge guide areas

                                                               Or

A minimum of 500 hours in 4 of the 6 BABOK knowledge guide areas

3.       Minimum of 21 hours of Professional Development in the within the last 4 years.

4.       Provide two detailed references.

Once you have documented your business analysis experience and earned appropriate Professional Development Hours (PDs) it is time to prepare and submit your application. Post submission, you need to schedule and clear your certification. 

OVERVIEW:

The CBAP and CCBA certifications not only provide you with a globally reputed certificate from IIBA but also give you better job roles in organizations. With the understanding of principles and practices of business analysis, the certification makes you a member of a reputed professional group. It sets a definite career path with specialized knowledge in the business analysis industry.

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