The Business Analyst Compendium is a comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of business analysis, following the BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge) framework. This eBook includes:
- Business Analysis Key Concepts: Provides an introduction to key terms, models, and concepts critical to understanding the role of a business analyst.
- Stakeholder Management: Explains the importance of managing stakeholder expectations and identifies various types of stakeholders, including customers, project managers, and end-users.
- Requirements Management: Covers the life cycle of requirements, from elicitation and documentation to validation and change management.
- Governance and Strategy: Introduces the structure for planning and overseeing business analysis activities, ensuring that decision-making and project alignment remain effective.
- Elicitation and Collaboration: Discusses techniques for gathering information and collaborating with stakeholders to refine business objectives.
- Solution Evaluation: Focuses on evaluating business solutions, performance measurement, and making recommendations to improve the implementation of solutions.
This eBook is designed to support both professionals and students in their pursuit of business analysis excellence, with practical insights and proven methods.
1. What does the BABOK® Compendium cover?
Concise, standards-aligned summaries of BABOK® core knowledge areas: Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring; Elicitation & Collaboration; Requirements Life Cycle Management; Strategy Analysis; Requirements Analysis & Design Definition; Solution Evaluation; and Underlying Competencies. Practical, ready-to-use templates and artifacts: stakeholder maps; requirements traceability matrix; use‑case and user‑story templates; process flow & BPMN examples; acceptance criteria checklists; workshop guides and facilitation scripts.
2. Is this suitable for IIBA exam prep?
Yes — this eBook is a pragmatic companion to official IIBA resources focused on applied learning rather than rote memorization. It clarifies BABOK® concepts with worked examples, templates, and scenario-based exercises that reinforce understanding and real-world application, making it ideal for bolstering exam study and on-the-job performance when used alongside official IIBA study materials.