Bluegrass IIBA - Winter 2026 BABOK Study Group

GUARANTEED TO RUN | Are you ready to take your business analysis career to the next level? Whether you're pursuing your first certification with the ECBA™, advancing to CCBA®, or aiming for the prestigious CBAP® designation, this comprehensive study group is designed for you. Even if certification isn't your immediate goal, mastering A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) version 3 will equip you with industry-standard frameworks, techniques, and best practices that distinguish exceptional business analysts. This is more than just exam preparation—it's an opportunity to build a strong foundation in business analysis principles, connect with fellow BA professionals, and gain confidence in applying BABOK® concepts to real-world challenges. 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. 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. 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 19 - Monday, March 30, 2026; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET | Virtual training sessions.

GUARANTEED TO RUN

Please note that this study group is open to everyone internationally. Please understand that this course is taught in American English. Study sessions are at 6:00 p.m. ET. If you are not in the Eastern time zone of North America, you will need to translate this time to your time zone.

What You'll Receive:

Free CBAP® or ECBA™ Study Guide for all participants
35 Professional Development (PD) Hours / 35 Continuing Development Units (CDUs)
Four practice test experiences to build your confidence
Curated study materials and structured homework assignments
Expert instruction from experienced Bluegrass IIBA Chapter professionals

Program Details:

Duration: 14 interactive sessions (35 contact hours)
Schedule: Monday evenings, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET, plus three Thursday sessions
Dates: January 19 - March 30, 2026
Format: Virtual (attend from anywhere)
First Session: Monday, January 19, 2026

Registration Tips:

Register at least one week before the first session to allow adequate preparation time
Early Bird pricing available for registrations two weeks prior to start date

Whether you're pursuing IIBA® core certification or looking to elevate your business analysis capabilities, this instructor-led study group provides the structure, support, and resources you need to succeed.

If you have any questions concerning this study group, please email Vice President of Professional Development, Aaron Whittenberger.

35 PD Hours | 35 CDUs

This study group is registered with IIBA^® and qualifies for 35 Professional Development (PD) Hours toward earning an IIBA core certification and 35 Continuing Development Units (CDUs) toward retaining your existing IIBA core certification.

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