CCBA study guide
CCBA · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) is one of seven credentials offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), positioned in the "Experienced" tier of a three-step core path that runs from the entry-level ECBA (no prior experience needed) through the CCBA to the advanced CBAP. IIBA describes the CCBA as being aimed at skilled practitioners with roughly 2–3 years of experience, which makes it the natural next step for analysts who have moved past foundational training and are already applying business analysis techniques on real initiatives. The CCBA study guide has 6 sections and about 1,619 words.
01Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Business analysis planning and monitoring is about deciding how the BA work will be done and then keeping that approach fit for purpose. Know the difference between the business analysis approach (method, deliverables, timing, and level of formality) and the project management plan; exam questions often blur them.
274 words, about 1 min02Elicitation and Collaboration
Elicitation is not the same as asking stakeholders what they want. It is the planned discovery of requirements and information through preparation, conduct, confirmation, and communication.
274 words, about 1 min03Requirements Life Cycle Management
Requirements life cycle management keeps requirements traceable, approved, and controlled from inception to retirement. Know traceability types: backward (to business need or source) and forward (to design, build, test, and delivered value).
285 words, about 1 min04Strategy Analysis
Strategy analysis connects business need to a viable change. It has four moving parts: analyze current state, define future state, assess risks, and define change strategy.
269 words, about 1 min05Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
Requirements analysis and design definition turns elicited information into structured, verified, and prioritized requirements and designs. Know the requirement types: business requirements, stakeholder requirements, solution functional requirements, and nonfunctional requirements (quality attributes and constraints).
256 words, about 1 min06Solution Evaluation
Solution evaluation decides whether a delivered solution is actually delivering value. Know the flow: measure solution performance, analyze measures, assess limitations, and recommend actions.
261 words, about 1 min