In a recent press release ESI International announced that the 2009 Top 10 trends for requirements management and development (RMD) – also known as business analysis – that will impact business this year. Determined by a global panel of ESI’s senior executives and consultants, these trends acknowledge the maturation of RMD in the enterprise as it enables Organizations to meet the challenges brought on by unprecedented economic volatility.

An Explosive Increase in CBAP Certification

The increase in Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification goes hand in hand with demonstrating the value of RMD. Request for proposals globally are beginning to require CBAP-certified BAs (or those in the process of obtaining (CBAP). Hiring requirements, in turn, are reflecting that full-time employees/contractors must have achieved the certification.

Business Analysis as a professional discipline spans across an entire Enterprise. It offers various different career paths. International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is the international body that has developed a body of knowledge for Business Analysis (BABOK) and established the standards for Business Analysis. These Standards and BABOK form the basis on which IIBA tests the knowledge and proficiency of CBAP candidates and certifies and awards the candidates CBAP credential.

Why should you attend

Networking with fellow professionals Talk to CBAP certification holders In this tough job market, certification makes you visible in a crowd. Get insight into this fast-growing certification Get introduced to Ultimate In Success team and learn first hand their drive and focus on your success

What will you learn?

Overview of IIBA and CBAP Growing need and value of Business Analysis Professionals in organizations Qualifying Requirements Application Process CBAP test preparation strategy You have been doing the job – now, get recognized with certification