This group will meet weekly online via Zoom on Mondays from 20 July – 5 October 2026 (12 Weeks).
Details of the Zoom meeting will be shared by the branch education team with you closer to the group start date.
About the Study Group
The BABOK® Study Group will be a professional development opportunity for business analysts looking to gain knowledge of the BABOK® and those seeking certification. For details on our certification levels please visit IIBA Certification Levels. The purpose of the IIBA Australia Study Group is to:
- Provide a structured and shared experience to learn the content of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Version 3 (BABOK®):
- Knowledge Areas
- Techniques, and
- Underlying Competencies
- To identify practices that may enhance your own business analysis performance
- To share experiences and challenges, and achieve a greater understanding of how to achieve business analysis success
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this study group:
- Participants will achieve a demonstrated understanding of the BABOK® content and know how to use the BABOK® for reference.
- Participants will gain an awareness of the IIBA® certification application process and examination.
The IIBA Australia Study Group has been recognised by IIBA® Global and as such members can earn up to 30 IIBA® Professional Development (PD) Hours.
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Facilitators
This group will be facilitated by Rory Geoghegan & Fashola Olayinka.
Rory Geoghegan is an experienced Business Analyst with a strong track record of leading complex projects across a range of technologies and scales. Recognised as an effective intermediary between business and technology, he delivers solutions that align with strategic objectives. He enjoys digging into problems, communicating insights clearly, and building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels—earning trust and inspiring confidence. Passionate about continuous improvement, he actively contributes to Business Analysis Communities of Practice, mentors peers, and promotes best practices.
Fashola Olayinka is the Vice President of Professional Development and Certification at IIBA NZ. With over a decade of experience teaching and mentoring business analysts and product owners to achieve globally recognised credentials, his career spans business analysis, software development, and product management across Fintech, manufacturing, telecoms, and consulting. Currently, he serves as the Product Manager for Digital Infrastructure at Spark NZ, where he drives digital innovation and transformative solutions. Fashola is passionate about fostering professional growth and guiding emerging talent towards success in dynamic industries.
Questions
For questions about course material or Zoom access, please contact: melbournecertification@australia.iiba.org
For assistance with your booking, please contact: marketing@australia.iiba.org