Phase 1 · Business Analysis Foundations
TopicsBABOK & Industry Standards Overview
Part of the Business Analyst Roadmap.
Summary
The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), maintained by IIBA, is the widely referenced standard describing BA knowledge areas and techniques — useful as a shared vocabulary, not a rigid checklist to follow exactly.
How to Learn This
- 1Read a summary of BABOK's core knowledge areas.
- 2Learn why BABOK is treated as a reference framework, not a mandatory process.
- 3Understand certifications like CBAP/CCBA are built around this body of knowledge.
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