How to Talk BA

How to Talk BA was created to help students and practitioners grasp or refresh their understanding of the main terminology in business analysis, including the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide) and Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide. This reference is perfect for anyone who wants a high-level overview of common business analysis concepts and terms, whether you are new to the industry or have been practicing for years and want to keep current. It is also indispensable for those studying for the ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, and PMI-PBA exams to grasp the terms used on those exams. It also serves as a reference for those who practice business analysis using the IIBA BABOK® Guide and/or the PMI Standard For Business Analysis as a standard. It will prove valuable for anyone in need of a reference guide to definitions of technical business terms used primarily in business analysis. It also comes with a free 5-day trial subscription to the ECBA Online Study Exam (provided on the inside cover of the study guide), to help you prepare for your exam. To ensure you pass the ECBA exam the first time, be sure to get this valuable resource.

Why you need this book:

• Handy size summary of over 300 critical business analysis terms
• Great resource for all levels and anyone associated with business analysis
• Includes references to the BABOK® Guide v3, PMI® BA Practice Guide, and other top BA books
• Includes examples to clarify and make the terms practical
• Essential for mastering terms when preparing for the CBAP/CCBA/ECBA or PMI-PBA exams

Elizabeth Larson, CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA, CSM, and Richard Larson, CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA, are Co-Principals of Watermark Learning, a globally recognized Business Analysis, Project Management, Agile, and Business Process Management training company. For over 30 years, they have used their extensive experience in both business analysis and project management to help thousands of BA, PM, Agile, and BPM practitioners develop new skills. They have helped build Watermark s training into a unique combination of industry best practices, an engaging format, and a practical approach. Their speaking history includes keynotes and repeat presentations for national and international conferences on five continents. They have written four industry books: CBAP Study Guide, PMI-PBA Study Guide, The Influencing Formula, and Practitioners Guide to Requirements Management. They have also co-authored chapters published in four books, as well as numerous articles that appear regularly in BA Times, Project Times, and Modern Analyst. Both Elizabeth and Richard are contributors to all editions of the IIBA® Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide) as well as the PMBOK 4th and 5th editions. In addition, the Larsons were lead authors for PMI s Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide.