Education

Study Groups

Join an IIBA^® Australia BABOK^® Study Group!
IIBA^® Australia Chapter BABOK^® Study Groups provide attendees with a structured and shared experience to learn and develop an understanding of the BABOK^®principles. Study Groups are distinct from training which can be provided by IIBA endorsed education providers EEPs

BABOK^® Study Groups are available at all branches, typically twice a year starting at the beginning and mid-year if there is sufficient enrollment.
Study group participation can earn up to 30 hours of professional development which supports this for the certifications:
- CBAP (35 hours) and CCBA/ECBA (21 hours)

IIBA^® Australia Chapter offers base or advanced study groups (for those with 4+ years’ experience) in line with the new certification standards
Study groups can be conducted “in-house” for employers who want to build BA competency for their employees.

Study Group Purpose	To provide a structured and shared experience to learn the content of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge version 3 (BABOK®) To identify practices that may enhance your own Business Analysis performance. To share experiences and challenges to achieve a greater understanding of how to achieve success as a Business Analyst To help prepare for IIBA certification
Study Group Syllabus	Base Study Group Syllabus Advanced Study Group Syllabus

Study Groups Available
During 2019 & 2020 IIBA Australia offered more than 30 study groups across different branches.
For a detailed schedule and for the next available program, please contact your local branch on the emails provided.

Agile Analysis Study Group
In 2019 IIBA Australia launched a specialised Agile Analysis Study Group aimed at supporting members who are looking for expanding their knowledge and understanding of the Agile mindset and Agile analysis.
The group syllabus is available here - aac_study_group_syllabus_v.1.docx

Register your interest in future study groups here.

Please note: The expressions of interest form does not secure you a ticket/place in any upcoming courses. It does mean that you will receive advance notice and the opportunity to pre-book a ticket, for the courses you have indicated your interest in.

IIBA Australia Education Team

Branch / Board		Contact Details
Australia	Tim Wrathall	Certification@australia.iiba.org
Adelaide	George Venetsanos	AdelaideCertification@australia.iiba.org
Brisbane	Himanshu Bhasin	BrisbaneCertification@australia.iiba.org
Canberra	TBC	CanberraCertification@australia.iiba.org
Hobart	Melchor Pablo	HobartStudyGroups@australia.iiba.org
Melbourne	Vishrut Verma	MelbourneCertification@australia.iiba.org
Perth	Anthony Erickson	Perthstudygroup@australia.iiba.org
Sydney	Neevedita Panda	SydneyCertification@australia.iiba.org

Call for Study Group Facilitators
The IIBA® Australia Chapter are on the lookout for Business Analysis Professionals who have one or more IIBA certifications (CBAP, AAC, CBDA), industry experience and have the ability to commit to the time to facilitate our 2022 Study Groups.
The Study Groups are focused on either BABOK®, Agile Extension or Business Data Analysis and are held both online and in-person in regions across Australia. If you are experienced in these areas, we invite you to submit your EOI now by completing this form.