An Official event of the South African Chapter of the IIBA

2007/8 Premiere Sponsor of the IIBA-SA

SA Chapter Kickoff meeting – Kwazulu Natal

Presented by:

Steve ErlankMD Faculty Training Institute

Acting President IIBA-SA

28th October 2008 : Mt Edgecombe Country Club

Event sponsored by

Faculty Training Institute

and

Radical Training

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Agenda

Logistics Catering for tonight There will be a cash bar at the end of the evening Copies of slideshow available on the web

5.15-6.15 The IIBA and the profession of Business Analysis Steve Erlank

6.15-6.30 Call for volunteers Q&A and Wrap up

6.30-7.30 Drinks, snacks, networking

PROGRAMME

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Outline of presentation What is the IIBA? What is a Business Analyst? IIBA Body of Knowledge BA Certification Benefits of membership and

sponsorship The South African Chapter of the IIBA

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WHAT IS THE IIBA?

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What is the IIBA

The International Institute of Business Analysis is an international non-profit association for business analysis professionals.

Its international administrative office is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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International Institute of Business Analysis

Vision:

To be the world's leading association

for Business Analysis professionals

Mission:

To develop and maintain standards

for the practice of business analysis

and for the certification of its

practitioners

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IIBA Goals

Create and develop awareness and recognition of the value and contribution of the role of the Business Analysis Professional

Define and maintain the Body of Knowledge

Publicly recognize qualified practitioners through an internationally acknowledged certification program

Provide a forum for knowledge sharing

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What is a Business Analyst?

The Definition Works as a liaison among

stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies, and information and information systems

Understands business problems and opportunities in the context of the requirements and recommends solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals

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A Brief History of the IIBA

Inaugural meeting held October 2003 with 23 founding members from two countries

March 2004, First Annual General Meeting

July 2006, release version 1.6 of the BOK

Nov. 10 2006 – First Certification Exam

SA Chapter launched October 2007 3Q 2008 BABOK v2.0

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The IIBA Organization

PRESIDENTKathleen Barret

CIOWayne Alpine

VP Body of Knowledge

Kevin Brennan

VP Education & Certification

Carol Deutschlander

VP Marketing & Communications

Mary Simpkins

SecretaryChris Becker

VP ChaptersCarol Lapp

COODave Bieg

Role DelineationCleve Pillifant

Endorsed Education Providers

Certification Framework

Special Events Jacqueline Young

GovernanceIndy Mitra

International DevelopmentGlenn Brule

Expert Panel

CFODean Hunter / Maria Cheung

Project Manager

Sandra Micallef

SASASA

Chapters

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IIBA Statistics

Current Membership Worldwide – over 7000

(October 2008)

Chapters 66 in over 23 countries

worldwide; 59 chapters in progress

Countries Australia, Canada, Chile, China,

Greece, India, Iran, Jamaica, Mexico, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UK, US….

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North America

Southeast, MIMontreal

OttawaToronto

Boston, MANew York

New JerseyPhiladelphia, PAWashington, DC

Raleigh-Durham, NCCharlotte, NC

Orlando, FL

Chicago, IL

Columbus, OHDayton, OH

Atlanta, GA

Houston, TXAustin, TX

Dallas, TXPhoenix, AZ

Denver, CO

Minneapolis, MN

Los Angeles, CA

Sacramento, CA

Seattle, WA

VancouverVictoria

Jacksonville, FL

CanadaHalifax, St.John*, Fredericton*, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Waterloo, Brampton*, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria

United StatesAtlanta, Austin*, Boston, Central Florida, Central Indiana, Charlotte*, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Des Moines, Fort Lauderdale*, Harrisburg, PA*, Hartford, Houston, Jacksonville, Los Angeles*, Las Vegas*, Louisville, Madison, Minneapolis, Nashville*, New Jersey*, New York City, Nebraska, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Rhode Island, Richmond, Roanoke, VA*, Sacramento, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Southeast Michigan, Southeast Wisconsin, Washington, DC, Westchester, NY

MexicoMonterrey*

Monterrey

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Europe

United Kingdom London

Ireland Dublin*

Switzerland Geneva*

Germany Berlin*

Geneva

London

BerlinDublin

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Oceania

Australia Sydney Melbourne Brisbane

New Zealand Wellington Auckland Sydney

Brisbane

MelbourneWellington

Auckland

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Africa

Africa South Africa

Johannesburg* Cape Town*

Nigeria*

Johannesburg

Cape Town

Nigeria

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India

Chennai Mumbai* Pune* New Delhi* Hyderbad* Bangalore*

Chennai

Mumbai

New Delhi

HyderbadBangalore

Pune

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Asia

Singapore Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Singapore

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IIBA Events BusinessAnalystWorld

In conjunction with Project Summit www.businessanalystworld.com

World Congress for Business AnalystsIn conjunction with Project World www.iirusa.com/baw

PMI Global Congress

SOUTH AFRICA 2009/2010

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THE GROWING PROFESSION OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS

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Is there a BA profession?

BABOKBusiness Analysis

Body of Knowledge

CODE OF

ETHICS

Binding on all members

CBAPCertification

& Examination

Education quality & standards

International Body

Local chapters

Education, knowledge sharing, events,

networking …

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What is the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge?

BABOK ® Captures the sum of knowledge within the profession of Business Analysis Areas of knowledge Associated activities & tasks Skills necessary to be effective

Reflects currently accepted practices Owned & enhanced by the

professionals who apply it Current version 1.6; version 2 due

out soon

It is NOT a methodology and does not prescribe or favor a methodologyIt is NOT a “how to do” business analysis instruction manual

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IIBA Body of Knowledge

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Business Analysis Body of KnowledgeTM

The set of tasks, knowledge, & techniques required to identify business needs & determine solutions to business problems.Solutions often include a systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement or organizational change.

Six Knowledge Areas

• Business Analysis planning and Monitoring

• Enterprise Analysis

• Elicitation

• Requirements Analysis

• Solutions Assessment & Validation

• Requirements Management and Communication

Underlying Competencies• Communications

• Leadership

• Problem Solving

• Business Knowledge

• IT Knowledge

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Business Analysis Certification IIBA offers the IIBA Certification Program

and the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) designation

The IIBA Certification recognises individuals with an advanced level of knowledge and qualifications

IIBA CBAP Certification First Sitting held Nov. 10, 2006. Administered by Castle Worldwide for

psychometrician assistance Now available as online testing in South

AfricaNote: Education Provider certifications will not be recognized as a substitute to the IIBA certification

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Business Analysis Certification

Certification Entrance Criteria Five years (7500 hours) work

experience in past 10 years Experience in 4 out of 6

knowledge areas Minimum high school education Two references 21 hours of professional

development

Certified Business Analysis Professionals™ (CBAP®) worldwide: 434(none in South Africa as at Oct 2008)

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Certification Process Application for certification Maximum of 2 years to take the exam Pay fee for processing and initial

exam sitting Test will be administered at a testing

center Notified of certification via written

letter

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Endorsed Education Providers Education providers endorsed by IIBA:

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These providers offer courses on business analysis that are aligned with the IIBA Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®).

IIBA web site has an area for members to review endorsed education providers

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International Membership Opportunity to influence and

contribute to the profession and service of Business Analysis

Member Newsletter with current information

Access to forums for sharing your expertise, expressing your professional opinion, and building a reputation within the industry

Personal Use of Membership Logo and Trademark as a "Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis™"

Opportunity for SA BA’s: Participate in discussion groups

or publish articles

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Chapter Membership

Networking with other business analysis professionals

Mentoring opportunities Informational speakers on

relevant topics Exposure to tools and

techniques

Opportunity for SA BA’s: Speak and be famous!

Speak and be paid!

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHAPTER OF THE IIBA

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So what about the South African chapter

IIBA-SA is a s21 company (not-for-gain) registered in SA Business model is National Chapter with central council, and

events committees operating in regions where they can best serve members

Work started 2006, formally chartered October 2007 Events committees in Johannesburg & Cape Town Mission

Further the aims of the IIBA Represent interests of local BA’s in respect of international IIBA

goals Offer local value for chapter BA’s Promote South African BA capability on the global stage

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Chapter Council

IIBA-SA Organisation structure

President

Vice President

TreasurerDirector

Membership Director

Education Secretary

ChairpersonCtn Events

ChairpersonJhb Events

Director Comms & Mkts

VOLUNTEERS

Director Nat. Events

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Chapter Council

IIBA-SA Current Office Bearers

President - Steve Erlank

VP - Stephanie Bulmer

Treasurer – Mohamed Bray

Director: Membership - Debbie Bryson

Director: Education – Joan Pournara

Secretary – Stuart Wellard

Director: Comms & Mktg - VACANT

Events Chair: Cape Town

Laura Wier

CT

CT

CT

JHB

Director: National Events - VACANT

JHB

JHB

Events Chair: Johannesburg

Sumesh Moodley

Volunteers

Volunteers

Various sub-committees

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The Chapter Council Purpose

The purpose of the Chapter Council is to develop standards, processes, administrative infrastructure, and provide a forum for sharing information between the chapters and with the Executive IIBA board.

Objectives Develop policies and procedures for the formation and daily

management of the chapters Provide a resource for the Chapters to ask questions and share

information Be a vehicle for better communication between the IIBA International

and the local chapters

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Chapter Finances - Income

Chapter membership fees Income from Events Sponsorships

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Chapter Finances - Expenses Expenses

General office needs (printing, office supplies, etc.) Audit Fees Meeting location and other meeting needs (food, A/V needs, etc.) Special Events

Down payments or other upfront fees for event space and speakers

Gifts for guest speakers Credit Card transaction fees

Marketing and awareness Regulatory registration costs. (Example: Company fees) Travel and meeting fees for board members

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Chapter Sponsorship Premiere Sponsor – R30000 p.a.

Sole sponsor for all primary chapter activities Benefits: Visibility on website, collateral, recognized at all general chapter

meetings, Able to present at one general meeting

Chapter Patron – Cost based on need and type of assistance Provides additional support, often in kind Benefits: Visibility on website for as long as support exists, collateral

recognized at all general chapter meetings, related to specific event

Event Sponsor – Up to R5000 per event Sponsors/underwrites costs of events Benefits: Visibility on event marketing, collateral related to specific event

Opportunity for SA BA’s: Get your company to

sponsor an event!

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Endless Possibilities

Inexpensive 1-day training workshops for members only

Annual 2-day conference for Business Analysts

Speaking engagements at overseas conferences?

Other member benefits? Gala dinner, golf days, member

fun events….? Job-related services

Constrained only by energy of BA’s themselves

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Possible events for Event committees

IIBA SEMINARS

VENDOR EVENTS

1-DAY SKILLS WORKSHOPS

CONFERENCES

GENERAL MEETINGS

Topics like What is a BA, Where does the Role start and end in your organization, Where does your organization have the BAs, Case studies, round table discussions, BABOK reviews. Evening or half day or full day!

Breakfast/evening talks combining some learning with showcasing products of interest to BA’s. Open marketing, provided they have value to BA’s

Heavily discounted workshops/training courses run by BA’s for BA’s. Aim is skills transfer. Also BABOK, CBAP certification workshops etc

Regular 1-day mini conferences combining guest speakers with local speakers.

Annual 2-day conference (away!)

Committee planning meetings, AGMS etc

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http://www.theiiba.org

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Thank You

Steve Erlank steve@fti.co.za

(president@southafrica.theiiba.org) southafrica.theiiba.org