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Business Analysis Community

Reflecting on Global Business Analysis Day: A Community Celebration

Global Business Analysis Day was a chance to unite and celebrate the global business analysis community. Here’s a look at what made this year’s event special.
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Member Articles

Connecting the Dots: Applying Systems Thinking for Holistic Business Analysis (Part 1)

This comprehensive guide explores how business analysts can leverage systems thinking and change impact assessments to navigate complex organizational changes, anticipate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.
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Certification

3 Simple Steps to Certification Before 2025

End the year strong. Follow these three simple steps to earn your IIBA certification and step into 2025 with confidence, credibility, and a career edge.
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Partner Program

Empowering Organizations With IIBA’s Partner Program

Discover how IIBA’s enhanced Partner Program gives your organization the tools, flexibility, and collaborative support to drive better business outcomes. 
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Certification

How 7 Business Analysis Professionals Elevated Their Careers With IIBA Certification

Dreaming of career growth? Learn how IIBA certifications helped these seven business analysis professionals reach new heights in diverse fields.
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Certification

What’s the Deal With IIBA’s Exam Rebate?

Ready to make your dream career a reality? With IIBA’s 20% exam rebate, investing in your professional growth is easy. Here’s how.
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Business Analysis Community

Contribute to the Business Analysis Story

Help shape the global conversation on business analysis by sharing your experiences in the 2025 Global State of Business Analysis Survey.
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Business Analysis Community

Shining Stars: Recognizing Exceptional Partner Program Members

On Global Business Analysis Day, we celebrated Partner Program members who excelled this year. Let’s take a look at what makes them unique.
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Business Analysis Techniques

How to Design Proper Reports

Discover what makes reports effective, how to identify reporting needs, and key techniques for crafting clear requirements. Plus, see how business analysis professionals and data analysts approach reporting differently.
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