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Join our collaborative study group to prepare for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) exams. We offer a structured learning environment, peer support, shared resources, and expert guidance to help you master the BABOK® Guide and achieve your certification goals. This course will be weekly for seven months, February - September. The CBAP is the premier certification for Business Analysts, and the average study time to pass the course is 120-160 hours. You truly get as much as you get involved and lean in! The course is taught by Thea Soehren, CBAP, CSPO, ICP-APO, who contributed to the BABOK 3.0, chapters 9, 10 and the glossary, has been teaching the CBAP, for over ten years. The success of the students who participate in the course and then take the test are very high. This year, this will be the LIVE course, capped at 20 students, and there will be additional groups in various parts of the world who will be in their own classes, but using the recordings of this course. Connect with fellow aspiring business analysts, discuss challenging topics, and build your confidence for exam day.

Our comprehensive program covers all the essential knowledge and skills you need to pass the CBAP, CCBA, or ECBA exams. We provide a structured learning environment, expert guidance, and peer support to help you master the BABOK® Guide.

Program Details:

  • Dates: February 19th, 2026 - September 17th, 2026 (Every Thursday)
  • Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EST
  • Study Materials:
  • BABOK® Guide
  • Watermark Learning CBAP Study Guide (Provided to all participants)
  • Program Cost:
  • $150 (IIBA Members) To access this, you need to be logged into your IIBA account
  • $200 (Non-IIBA Members)
  • PDUs: Earn up to 37 Professional Development Units (PDUs)

What makes our study group so effective?

  • Proven Track Record: 18 participants have credited our study group with playing a key role in their certification success.
  • Expert Guidance: Benefit from the experience and insights of seasoned business analysts.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: We delve into the BABOK® Guide and utilize the Watermark Learning CBAP Study Guide to ensure you're well-prepared.
  • Supportive Community: Connect with fellow aspiring business analysts, share insights, and learn from each other.
  • Flexible Virtual Format: Participate from anywhere!

Ready to take your business analysis career to the next level? Register for our study group today! Have questions? Don't hesitate to reach out—we're happy to help!

Organizers

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IIBA TampaBay Membership
membership@tampabay.iiba.org

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President TampaBay
president@tampabay.iiba.org