Preparing for the CBAP® exam requires more than reading the BABOK® Guide. It demands consistent practice with scenario-based questions that test your ability to apply knowledge in real-world contexts. However, many candidates struggle to find enough high-quality practice material or rely heavily on static question banks.
In this session, participants will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot for M365 to create a personalized CBAP test bank tailored to their study needs. This beginner-friendly session walks through how to translate BABOK® v3 concepts into exam-style questions using simple and effective prompting techniques.
The focus is not on shortcuts, but on using Copilot as a structured study partner. Participants will learn how to generate, refine, and reuse practice questions across different knowledge areas, helping them deepen understanding and improve retention.
This session is practical and hands-on, designed to help Business Analysts build a repeatable system for creating their own study materials while maintaining alignment with CBAP exam standards.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand what Microsoft Copilot M365 is and how it applies to CBAP preparation
Use simple, repeatable prompting techniques to generate exam-style questions
Create customized CBAP practice questions aligned with BABOK® v3 knowledge areas
Develop reusable test banks for continuous practice and revision
Use Copilot as a study support tool while maintaining ethical and exam-aligned preparation
Course Outline
Introduction to Copilot M365
Overview of what Copilot can and cannot do in the context of exam preparation.
CBAP Exam Expectations and Practice Needs
Understanding the importance of scenario-based questions and applied knowledge.
Prompting Techniques for Question Generation
Step-by-step approach to creating effective prompts that produce exam-quality questions.
Building Your CBAP Test Bank
Creating knowledge-area-specific questions, scenario-based items, and reusable self-tests.
Refining and Iterating Questions
Improving question quality to strengthen understanding and retention.
Audience
This session is ideal for:
CBAP candidates preparing for the exam
Study group leaders supporting CBAP preparation
Business Analysts looking for structured and efficient study methods
Professionals interested in using AI tools to support learning and certification preparation
Instructor Profile
Thea Soehren is a Business Analysis professional with a strong focus on certification readiness, structured learning, and practical application of tools that improve study effectiveness. With experience supporting Business Analysts in their CBAP® journey, she brings a practical and accessible approach to exam preparation.
She specializes in helping professionals move beyond passive reading to active, scenario-based practice aligned with BABOK® v3. Through the use of modern tools such as Microsoft Copilot M365, she demonstrates how technology can support deeper understanding, improve retention, and make study processes more efficient.
Known for simplifying complex concepts into actionable steps, Thea Soehren focuses on helping Business Analysts build confidence, structure their preparation effectively, and approach certification with clarity and discipline.