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Business Analysis Specialization

Business analysis professionals come from many different backgrounds and fulfill different needs to deliver the best business outcome for their organization. Find the resources you need for best practices and specializations relevant to business analysis in today’s transformative world.

Business Analysis Is Everywhere

Touching multiple roles and departments, effective business analysis requires digital skills, business acumen, and targeted knowledge to drive better business outcomes across all industries.

Continuing Evolution of Business Analysis (IIBA)

Specializations of Business Analysis

Strategic Business Analysis

In the haste to move from Strategy to Execution, organizations commonly neglect Strategic Business Analysis. Strategic business analysis done prior to implementation drives successful implementation, minimize business risk, and increase adoption while achieving desired outcomes.
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Agile Analysis

Agile methods and approaches have become prevalent in recent years. The ideas which were identified in the realm of software product development have spread beyond software development into many other areas that are impacted by business analysis. Adapt quicker to our fast-changing world and customer needs.

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Business Data Analytics

Business data analytics is a practice by which a specific set of techniques, competencies and procedures are applied to perform the continuous exploration, iteration, and investigation of past and current business data, for the purposes of obtaining insights about a business that can lead to improved decision-making.

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Cybersecurity Analysis

The role of business analysis in cybersecurity is becoming more common. Today’s business analysis professionals have an obligation to develop basic knowledge and competency in the effective use of cybersecurity tools and approaches to information and process management.

An Overview: The Elements of Cybersecurity Analysis (Modules 1-9) 
This member-exclusive PDF provides business professionals with a solid understanding of cybersecurity analysis and the essential concepts to assist in the overall cybersecurity solution. 

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Product Ownership Analysis

Product Ownership Analysis empowers Business Analysis professionals with the standards, practices, techniques, and competencies to keep pace with the agile approach while creating value.

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Business Analysis Advocacy

Show the Value of Business Analysis. Take the first step to learn how you can help your organization invest in professional development and business analysis resources to drive business results.

Business Analysis Body of Knowledge & IIBA's Globally Recognized Certifications

 

Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Guide

The globally recognized standard for the practice of business analysis guiding professionals in their work and adopted by enterprises to achieve better business outcomes.

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IIBA Business Analysis Certifications

An IIBA® certification prepares and equips Business Analysis Professionals with expertise and key competencies. Certification improves your marketability, your employability, and your earning potential.

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Identify Your Strengths & Eliminate The Gaps

Challenge Your Business Analysis Knowledge

Business analysis demands creativity, rigorous analytical thought, and the ability to work well with people. Use these tools to assess your knowledge, plan your career, and understand the skills needed to perform effectively as a business analysis professional. 

 
Challenge you Business Analysis Knowledge

Digital Badges

Show the world you mean business by recognizing new skills and commitment to your career through IIBA's globally recognized digital badge program & directory.