This book prepares candidates for both the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) as well as the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) exam, both offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). The book will cover the Business Analysis standards and best practices as defined in the updated A Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, Version 3 (BABOK). Candidates will benefit from the detailed discussion of the wide-range of BA topics, concepts, and key terms and will present the material in a logical manner: each section builds upon previous sections and a chapter on previous chapters. Exam candidates will gain the skills to assure exam preparedness, as the book will provide a detailed review of the six Business Analysis knowledge areas and the underlying competencies of successful BAs. The book assists candidates in aligning their business analysis experience with the BABOK. Practice exam questions, topic summaries, and exam tips and tricks will provide a solid framework for personalized study to prepare for and achieve exam success. Topics Covered include: Planning and Monitoring Elicitation Requirements Management and Communication Enterprise Analysis Requirements Analysis Solution Assessment and Validation Each chapter will include a list of exam topics covered, followed by in-depth discussion of those objectives, complete with hands-on Real World Scenarios sidebars. The chapter will conclude with an Exam Essentials section and comprehensive Review Questions. The Sybex online test bank features leading-edge exam prep software with practice questions and electronic flashcards, as well as four practice exams, two each for the CBAP and CCBA certifications.