Events

As more organizations integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operational fabric, the need for targeted AI skills across various roles has never been more critical. From project and product managers to HR professionals and IT teams, understanding how to leverage AI effectively can transform everyday tasks and long-term strategies alike. This webinar will dive into practical applications of AI for specific roles within your organization, highlighting how to maximize benefits while mitigating risks associated with AI implementation. Earn 1 PDU/CDU when you attend live! Presented by: Chris Knotts, Principal Consultant, Technology Transformation Strategies LLC Sponsored by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter Hosted by Skills Development Group

Change is constant in our lives. As business analysis professionals, there is nothing that we are part of that isn’t a change. Some of us approach change with excitement and joy, others are fearful and angry when faced with change. We need to understand what change means to our stakeholders and how to lead them through the changes. There are steps that we can take to plan, prepare and manage changes. With the right approach and tools, we can enable our stakeholders to be champions for change. Business analysis is the people business, and people are key to our success. Join us to discuss a framework to manage change and lead people through it. This is a key skillset in our world of constant change! Earn 1 PDU/CDU when you attend live! Presented by: Heather Mylan-Mains, President, Possibilities with Heather Sponsored by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter Hosted by Skills Development Group

Curious about taking your Business Analysis career to the next level? Join us for an informal but invaluable "Certification Chat" with certified BA professionals who've been there and done that. This is a free online chat session with some of our certified mentors. Whether you just want to learn more about the business analyst role, you are interested in obtaining the IIBA® CBAP®, CCBA® or ECBA™ certification, or you just wish to learn the IIBA Guide to Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide) version 3.0, this session is for you. Our certified mentors will tell you of their journey to become IIBA Certified, provide tips & tricks related to the IIBA Certification from the application process to re-certification. Whatever you wish to discuss, come let’s talk and ask questions of our certified mentors. CBAP® Mentor: Andy Lytle, CCBA, CBAP, Senior Business Analyst, Susco | Thursday, January 9, 2025 | 1 PM EST | Virtual event | Hosted by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter

Are you challenged to set a strategic direction and vision when your plans for next week won’t even hold up in our ever-changing environments? And how do you get teams to not only buy-in, but actually execute when they are separated both physically and mentally? Join Jamie as she walks you through a simple yet effective framework done through digital facilitation that produces a workable, yet adaptable, action plan with measured, strategic results. Audience Takeaway: Participants will leave having walked through an entire strategic planning framework in a single session leaving with the knowledge as well as worksheets and templates to immediately apply in their own organizations. Presented by: Jamie Champagne, Principal Consultant, Champagne Collaborations | Tuesday, January 14, 2025; 6:00 PM EST/ 1:00 PM HST; Virtual presentation | Co-Sponsored by Hawaii IIBA Chapter Hosted by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter

Kick Off the New Year with Our Social Event to ‘Build Our Community’! Join us on January 21, 2025, as we gather to start the New Year with a focus on fresh beginnings, meaningful resolutions, Agile insights, and a few delicious recipes. Bluegrass, Southeast Michigan, and Chicagoland IIBA Chapters will once again join together for this New Year-themed social event is designed to inspire, connect, and empower our community as we share our personal and professional goals for 2025. What to Expect: • New Year Resolutions Sharing: Reflect on your goals, hear inspiring resolutions from others, and find motivation to make 2025 your best year yet. • Agile Tips & Tricks: Learn practical Agile strategies and insights from our resident experts. Whether you're new to Agile or looking to sharpen your skills, these tips can help you approach the new year with greater agility and adaptability. • Recipe Sharing: We invite you to bring along a favorite New Year’s recipe to share! Whether it’s a traditional dish, a healthy meal to kickstart your goals, or something special to ring in the new year, we’ll gather and swap ideas for a delicious start to 2025. • Community Building Activities: Enjoy interactive discussions and activities centered around self-growth, giving back, and creating a positive impact in our community. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, deepen connections, learn Agile techniques, or simply add new recipes to your repertoire, this event is a wonderful opportunity to set the tone for a fulfilling and successful year. Bring a friend, bring your goals, and bring your recipes for a fantastic start to 2025! Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, connection, and great food together! Tuesday, January 21, 2025; 7PM - 8:30PM EST | Virtual social event | Hosted by Bluegrass, Southeast Michigan and Chicagoland IIBA Chapters

Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan. 17th | Are you interested in ECBA™, CCBA® or CBAP® certification, or just would like to learn more about the content of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) version 3? Then this business analysis training opportunity is for you! All participants will receive a CBAP® or ECBA™ Study Guide. This study group uses additional study material, student homework and provides four (4) practice test experiences for participants. Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will host a virtual BABOK® v3 Study Group for those individuals interested in ECBA™, CCBA® or CBAP® certification or learning the IIBA® Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide) to elevate their career. Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will run the study group for fourteen (14) sessions on Monday evenings beginning on January 27, 2025, with four sessions on Thursdays. This study group will provide 35 Professional Development (PD) Hours for those students seeking IIBA® core certification, and provide practice tests opportunity for all students. We ask students to begin studying early so it is a good idea to be registered at least one week prior to the first session. Register at least two weeks prior to first session to catch the Early Bird pricing. Students will be provided with course material. This study group is an instructor-led course by instructors from the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter. 14 sessions | 35 Professional Development (PD) Hours / 35 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) | Monday, January 27 - Monday, April 7, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST | Virtual training sessions.

Ready to transform your brainstorming sessions from mundane to memorable? Join the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter for an energizing, hands-on workshop exploring dynamic collaborative games that will revolutionize how you generate ideas with stakeholders. In this interactive one-hour session, you'll do more than just learn about collaborative games – you'll actually experience them! Through live participation using online collaborative tools, you'll discover engaging techniques that can immediately enhance your stakeholder interactions and requirements elicitation processes. Whether you're new to business analysis or a seasoned professional, you'll walk away with actionable techniques to add to your BA toolkit. Come prepared to participate, share, and have fun while learning! Facilitated by: Steph Hawkins, MSIA, CISA, and Aaron Whittenberger, CBAP, AAC, CPOA, A-CSPO. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM EST | Format: Virtual interactive workshop | Hosted by Bluegrass IIBA Chapter

Early Bird Pricing Ends March 21st | Are you interested in IIBA® Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®-CBDA), or just would like to learn more about the content of Guide to Business Data Analytics? Then this business data analytics training opportunity is for you! Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will host a virtual Business Data Analytics Study Group for those individuals interested in IIBA®-CBDA certification or learning the IIBA® Guide to Business Data Analytics to elevate their career. Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will run the study group for six (6) sessions on Thursday evenings beginning on April 3, 2025. This study group will provide 15 Professional Development (PD) Hours for those students seeking IIBA® core certification, and provide a practice exam opportunity for all students. We ask students to begin studying early so it is a good idea to be registered at least one week prior to the first session. Register two weeks prior to the first session to catch the Early Bird pricing. Students will be provided with course material. This study group is an instructor-led course by instructors from the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter. Thursday, April 3, 2025 - Thursday, April 8, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT | 6 sessions | 15 PD Hours / 15 CDUs | Virtual study sessions.

The Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will host its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and induct the tenth class of professionals into the Bluegrass Business Analysis Hall of Fame (BBAHoF). The AGM will look at what the Chapter has accomplished in the past year in relation to its strategic plan, its community outreach efforts, relationships it has built and inform participants of the strategic plan for the coming year. There are transformational changes happening in the global business analysis community, we will look at how the Bluegrass IIBA Chapter will bring those changes to the Bluegrass business analysis community. The Bluegrass Business Analysis Hall of Fame recognizes those from the community that have made a significant individual contribution to the advancement of business analysis as a profession within the Bluegrass region. Presented by: Bluegrass IIBA Chapter Board of Directors | Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 6:00PM EDT | Virtual Presentation