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BABOK Study Group Once again the Live and Online Study
Groups are Underway
Updated 03-Apr-2013
Our
Fall 2012 study groups are finished! 40 business analysts participated in the
study groups. Some are certified CBAP or CCBAs, others have submitted
their application, and others have a much better grasp of the BABOK.
The IIBA Toronto Online Study Group for Spring 2013 has
started. It is not too late to join. If you are interested, email
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with "Study Group" in the subject line. Include your contact
information.
Its purpose is to study the BABOK to help you increase your value and contribution in the workplace and to assist you in preparing for your certification exam.
The study group will also include a book club that will review a book during the study group's duration. The book will be selected from IIBA's Online Library which is included in your membership.
MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The study group will also be able to work with mentors who will assist participants with their certification applications.
APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
There will also be certification workshops to familarize you and assist you with the certification process for the CBAP and CCBA certifications.
Membership in the IIBA Toronto chapter is required.
Where are the Presentations?
One of the most frequent questions we receive comes from people looking to download presentations delivered at our monthly events. Selected presentations (those that have been released to us by the presenters) are available to Toronto Chapter Members only. Once you log in, you will find the link in the Membership menu.
Join Us for Our Next Event on Wednesday May 22nd
Enterprise Business Analysis: Managing Business Strategy
Location: The Marriott Hotel, Yonge and Bloor Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Garbage In, Garbage Out. This mantra of information technology is equally applicable to the formulation, implementation and measurement of business strategy. Taken at its most fundamental level, a strategy is a simply a means to an end. In reality, the complexities associated with business strategy extend to everything that happens within an organization every day. Without a clearly defined set of goals and means to get there, organizations can flounder like a ship without a rudder or propellers.
Join Chapter President Jason Questor as he leads us in a highly interactive overview centred on business strategy.
This evening's event consists of two parts. We will begin by discussing strategic management inputs, whose critical characteristics include timeliness and accuracy. Inaccurate and out of date data can be not only useless but lethal. We will see a demonstration of a new technology that can assist in the capture of real time, actionable data to support strategy. Bring your smart phone if you would like to participate in this strategy formulation simulation.
In the second part of the evening, we will examine how enterprise business analysis can be applied to strategy formulation, implementation and success measurement. This includes an introduction to popular and powerful strategy management models, including the Business Model Canvas and the Strategic Execution Framework. See our Events page for more information and how to pre-register.
Diversified Business Communications, in partnership with the local
chapters of the IIBA and PMI, is pleased to present our 17th annual
ProjectWorld* BusinessAnalystWorld conference in Toronto With the
support of the local IIBA and PMI Chapters, our goal is provide the
insight, education and relationships necessary for project success. Our
industry leading events uniquely empower Business Analysis and Project
Management professionals with the resources and tools necessary to
ensure that projects are clearly defined and flawlessly executed;
enabling you to make the right decisions at every level in the
organization and increase professional success. For more information click here.
Centre of the GTA BA Universe
As one of the first, largest and most active chapters within the IIBA, the Toronto Chapter has a longstanding tradition of service to our members.
Our annual season runs from the beginning of September through the end of June. Every month we host top notch experts in business analysis, who present on a wide variety of topics that link to the knowledge areas of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, and extend outwards into issues in leadership, case studies, industry trends and best practices where the rubber hits the road – your daily experience as a business analysis practitioner.
If that wasn’t enough, attending an event earns you 2 CDU’s that you can apply to CBAP or CCBA Certification with the IIBA.
Membership Plus
Unsurpassed networking opportunities with employers, peers and other business professionals are available at all our events, and our members waste no time in reaching out, exchanging business cards and building their professional network. Our LinkedIn Group, available only to members of the IIBA, expands the potential for sharing, learning and professional opportunities.
Toronto is the home of the IIBA and so its chapter members are some of the most knowledgeable experts you will find anywhere.
Each month an expert presenter lectures on important topics, issues, tools, and career options.
Each presentation is made available as a PDF download.
White papers, articles, bogs, and book reviews help guide you through the myriad of content that is out there.
Our Member Rewards program allows you to accrue credit that can be applied to discounts on membership renewal each year. Gain points through attending events and volunteering your time and talents to chapter work.
Members get the BABOK Guide® at a Reduced Cost
Here is another reason to become a member of the Toronto Chapter. Toronto Chapter members can now get their own copy of the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® at the reduced cost of $45 - this is our own cost from the IIBA®. We bring a limited supply of Guides to each of our monthly meetings. First come, first served.
Please note the following:
This special discount pricing is available only to members of the Toronto Chapter. To buy directly from Amazon® click here.
Please note. We have already had situations where members wanted to buy multiple copies for non-member friends using the member discount price. We must refuse these transactions, as the intent of the offer is not to circumvent the retail pricing policy of the IIBA.
One of the most frequent questions we receive comes from people looking to download presentations delivered at our monthly events. Selected presentations (those that have been released to us by the presenters) are available to Toronto Chapter Members only. Once you log in, you will find the link in the Membership menu. 
Garbage In, Garbage Out. This mantra of information technology is equally applicable to the formulation, implementation and measurement of business strategy. Taken at its most fundamental level, a strategy is a simply a means to an end. In reality, the complexities associated with business strategy extend to everything that happens within an organization every day. Without a clearly defined set of goals and means to get there, organizations can flounder like a ship without a rudder or propellers.
As one of the first, largest and most active chapters within the IIBA, the Toronto Chapter has a longstanding tradition of service to our members.
Unsurpassed networking opportunities with employers, peers and other business professionals are available at all our events, and our members waste no time in reaching out, exchanging business cards and building their professional network. Our LinkedIn Group, available only to members of the IIBA, expands the potential for sharing, learning and professional opportunities.