March Chapter Meeting Presentation

Bob Prentiss of Watermark Learning travels from Minneapolis to present “A Foolproof Plan for Passing the CBAP Exam” at our Chapter meeting on Tuesday, March 23rd. A Certified Business Analysis Professional himself, Bob will walk us through a step-by-step process to apply and study for and pass the CBAP exam.

SE WI IIBA Community Forum

Our Chapter now has a presence on the IIBA’s community groups website. Email your Business Analysis questions, tips, issues, problems, or solutions to our Chapter’s group ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) and see responses from your fellow Chapter members (you’ll need to be a member to participate—another benefit of IIBA membership!). In addition to our chapter’s group, you may also view and participate in other groups such as “Becoming a Business Analyst,” “Quick Tips for Better Business Analysis,” and “The CBAP v2.0 Exam” (see http://community.theiiba.org/grouplist.htm for a complete list). 

Call for Presentations

If you have Professional Development topics you’re interested in seeing presented to the Chapter—especially those grounded in the areas addressed in the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK)--please contact Bryan Buford ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ), or feel free to post your suggestions to our Chapter’s new community group. We’re especially interested in seeing Chapter members offer presentations at our Chapter meetings—it’s a great opportunity for public speaking in front of a friendly audience, and a chance to become familiar with a specific portion of the BABOK. Don’t be shy, give your Chapter the benefit of your experience and perspective.

 Study Group Interest?

We’ll be circulating a survey at the March 23rd Chapter meeting to determine membership interest in convening a BABOK Study Group in 2010. Keep in mind—participating in a BABOK study group isn’t just for those Chapters members who are interested in taking the CBAP exam (though it would certainly help toward that objective), but it will help any member—whatever their experience level as a Business Analyst—seeking to develop their professionalism and knowledge of the field. If you’re a member who’s unable to attend the March 23rd Chapter meeting but have interest in a BABOK study group, please contact Bryan Buford ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). 

Program Agenda

5:30 - 6:00 Networking
6:00 - 6:15 Light Dinner
6:15 - 6:30 Chapter News and Updates
6:30 - 7:30 Keynote Presentation

Meeting Location

This months meeting will be in the Alumni Center room. Maps and additional information can be found at: http://www.mcw.edu/display/router.aspx?docid=202&

• Interested in becoming a 2010 SE WI IIBA Chapter or Meeting Sponsor? Please contact Dodie Kovac, VP of Member & Sponsor Relations ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )
• The release date for the new version of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) 2.0 was March 31, 2009. The PDF version is free to IIBA® National members and available for purchase by non-members for $29.95.