The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a
professional association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and t ...
formed in October 2003 with the stated goal of supporting and promoting the discipline of
business analysis
Business analysis is a professional discipline of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Solutions often include a software-systems development component, but may also consist of process improvements, organiza ...
.
IIBA offers help and information to business analysts in order to develop their skills and further their careers. It issued
A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
''A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge'' (BABOK) is a guide about business analysis, issued by the International Institute of Business Analysis (''IIBA''), attempting to reflect current best practice and to provide a framework tha ...
(BABOK). IIBA offers certification for business analysis professionals, including the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) and
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designations.
IIBA has local chapters in multiple countries. It is a member organization of the
(FEAPO).
History
The IIBA organization was founded in 2003, and the Body of Knowledge Committee was founded in 2004.
In 2005 the BABOK Guide was released and the CBAP certification graduate program was implemented.
Membership grew to over 5,000 members by 2008, and to 16,000 by 2011. the Institute had 27,000 members, with 109 chapters on 6 continents.
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See also
A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge
''A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge'' (BABOK) is a guide about business analysis, issued by the International Institute of Business Analysis (''IIBA''), attempting to reflect current best practice and to provide a framework tha ...
(BABOK)
References
External links
Institute websiteHow to crack IIBA CBAP Exam
Standards organizations in Canada
Business analysis
Business and finance professional associations
Professional associations based in Canada
Bodies of knowledge
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