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A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide)

IIBA's globally recognized standard for business analysis practice, currently version 3.

Definition

BABOK v3 defines six knowledge areas, the Business Analysis Core Concept Model, underlying competencies, 50 techniques, and perspectives (agile, business intelligence, IT, business architecture, business process management). It underpins ECBA, CCBA, and CBAP.

Example

Studying the Elicitation and Collaboration knowledge area for the CBAP exam.

Exam tip

CBAP exam questions are scenario-based on BABOK knowledge areas and techniques.

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