You've heard of PMBOK, but what about BABOK?

GoodBishop

I heard of this the other day - BABOK| A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge| IIBA | IIBA | International Institute of Business Analysis

I haven't had the chance to look too deep into it, but has anybody heard of it, or seen people with those certifications?

I work with a number of business analysts, and they mentioned that they were going for these certifications. Very interesting - might be a good way to diversity if you are interested in business analysis and requirements gathering.

N2IT

CBAP| Certified Business Analysis Professional| IIBA | IIBA | International Institute of Business Analysis

CBAP requires 7,500 hours of BA experience and 900 hours in 4 of the six domains. This certifications is for true business analyst not people who want to diversify. IMO it's for career BA's. I have several co workers who are BA's and even though don't have the CBAP, most get by just fine with experience and their MBA.

http://www.iiba.org/IIBA/Certification/CCBA_Designation/IIBA_Website/Certification/CCBA_Designation.aspx?hkey=16936d69-2ca1-48f4-ad1a-54bd40bd9df8

This one is more like the CAPM for the PMBOK but even more less known. I would be reluctant to guide anyone in this direction.

astorrs

N2IT wrote: »

I have several co workers who are BA's and even though don't have the CBAP, most get by just fine with experience and their MBA....

...but even more less known. I would be reluctant to guide anyone in this direction.

+1, read the BABOK, skip the cert.