Certified Business Analysis Professional Exam Preparation (Udemy.com)
CBAP® Exam preparation. IIBA® endorsed provider. Business analysis at its best to prepare for industry certification.
Created by: Starweaver Group
Last updated July 2026
What you will learn
- 35 IIBA PDUs (17 hours of video + 18 hours of reading, tests, and case studies)
- Deep understanding of business analysis
- More than 50 business analysis techniques with examples and case studies
- All six BA knowledge areas
- Five BA perspectives
- Best practices and common pitfalls
- Practice IIBA CBAP(r) exam (120 questions)
- Get prepared for IIBA CBAP(r) exam
Course Description
Hi there!
In the course, we will follow the structure of the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and will discuss it in detail and augment with real-life examples from different industries, mock applications and walk-throughs.
This course will help you build a holistic understanding of business analysis knowledge areas, learn all the techniques from the BABOK Guide, and form an opinion on what good business analysis looks like.
The knowledge gained in the course will help you prepare for a much sought for certification - Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®). You will get the theory and practical skills to apply business analysis in a variety of contexts. Business analysis offers a variety of skills that can be easily transferrable- you will benefit from them as a project manager, a change manager, an operations specialist, an architect or a strategist.
As a bonus, you will get CBAP® sample exam questions with detailed explanations of the answers to test your knowledge before going for a real exam.
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This course will offer:
Detailed explanation of business analysis knowledge areas, soft skills, and perspectives.
Overview and examples of all 50 business analysis techniques from the BABOK® Guide
Case studies of examples and practical applications of selected techniques
Examples and practical explanations of sometimes complicated definitions from the BABOK® Guide and other resources
A way to systematize your experience and bring it into a common BA method through IIBA® Core Concept Model™ and the BABOK® knowledge areas
Quizzes with detailed explanations of the answers to check your knowledge
Additional reading materials to further deepen your knowledge.
A sample set of CBAP® exam questions with detailed explanations of answers to prepare for the exam
A way to earn a few extra PDUs/CDUs online: this course has been reviewed by IIBA experts and qualifies for 35 development units.
You will also get the Starweaver Certificate in addition to the Udemy certificate, providing you with the PDUs for completing this course. Starweaver is an official IIBA Endorsed Education Provider.
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The course is 100% aligned with the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) - the key standard explaining the business analysis profession. Created by the IIBA, it is probably the best and most comprehensive guide into all the knowledge areas, hard and soft skills required to become a successful business analyst.
In addition to the Guide, IIBA offers a set of professional certifications for business analysis professionals:
The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) which tests foundational knowledge on how to approach business analysis according to the BABOK® Guide
The Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) which recognises your 2 - 3 years of experience and tests the ability to take on larger and or more complex project responsibilities
The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) which tests your extensive (5+ years) business analysis experience and in-depth knowledge of the profession. The CBAP® recipients are recognised as the leading, senior members of the BA community.
This course provides with enough information to pass any level of certification above, and is specifically designed for the hardest and most rewarding level - Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®).
But more importantly, it will help you become a better business analyst.
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Reviews
By Dennis Berendsen on 8/12/2026
It has all the theory but that is it. It is hard to follow sometimes since there is a lot of similar or dual usage of terminology. It lacks good real world and practical examples to confirm the theory and it lacks a good logical order of information and practices. Quizzes are simple and easy to just guess. It's almost too much theory and just telling us what's in the BA book instead of transforming that to real practical and logical and compressed examples. The lector is knowledgeable but is sometimes hard to follow. The audio in the video's is all over the place.
By Darlene C Stonewall on 5/11/2026
I have been a business analyst for several years. I came into the roll as a technical writer. I have always felt like I was a second banana to the other BAs. I am take this course to solidify myself as a BA and land a new BA job. This course is both a nice gentle reminder of what I did every day, and an introduction to new techniques and concepts that I have not used before.
By Kartikeya Chandra Shrikanth Neppalli on 5/7/2026
Igor is very knowledgeable, and his teaching style and explanations throughout the course clearly reflect his expertise. For me, the course provided a great refresh of key concepts, many of which I could directly relate to the work I do on a daily basis. I would highly recommend this course to anyone performing a BA role or similar functions within their organisation, regardless of whether they are specifically preparing for the CCBA or CBAP certifications.
By Ankur Vaidya on 4/10/2026
Good course to cover the Babok contents, however the quizes in this course are there to test your knowledge only. Please do not think the actual CBAP exam questions will be similar to the questions in here. Please fix the audio in the videos. Many of the video's audio is inconsistent. One video will be super loud, then the next very soft.
By Anna Novikova on 4/6/2026
The Advanced Business Analysis training with Igor Arkhipov was genuinely excellent. I especially appreciated his pedagogical approach, he explains complex concepts in a clear, structured, and easy-to-follow way. The content was highly useful and practical. Passing the trial test made me realize that the material is truly well understood and that pursuing IIBA certification now feels achievable. That confidence is a direct result of the quality of this training. Thank you for your professionalism, clarity and the great learning experience.
By Weijia ZHU on 4/5/2026
This is a fantastic course and the content included are very helpful for my CBAP exam preparation. I successfully passed the exam with help of this course, and it is really appreciated that Igor shares his knowledge about Business Analysis in the course. Hope more and more people who are studying for their CBAP certification will pass the exam as well.
By Zaida Maria Zielonka on 3/31/2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best online course I have taken so far! I have completed a fair number of online courses over the years, and this one stands out clearly from the rest. A few reasons why: Content quality and depth: This course covers an impressive range of topics and explores them in appropriate detail, yet everything is explained clearly and comprehensively and is always illustrated with practical examples, making it equally suitable for those new to business analysis. Delivery and engagement: Igor's authentic presenting style and well-placed humour keep the course genuinely engaging from start to finish. Practical relevance: The real-world examples are genuinely useful. They do not just illustrate the concepts but help to make them stick. Additional content: There is some additional content, such as the CBAP mock exam and the Agile section, which I really appreciate. Well thought out and carefully put together: even after the first few lessons, you can already tell that this course has been well thought out and carefully put together. Thank you very much for your hard work, Igor!
By Prasanna Kumar Naresh on 3/29/2026
I recently completed Advance Business Analysis by Igor Arkhipov and found it to be a very valuable learning experience. The course content was well-structured and easy to follow, even for someone without deep prior knowledge of the subject. Igor explained concepts clearly which made it easier to understand and apply the knowledge in real-world scenarios. One of the highlights of the course was the case studies and quizzes, which helped reinforce the concepts learned. The pace of the course was appropriate, and I appreciated the flexibility to learn at my own convenience. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to enhance their skills in this area.
By Pramit Chakraborty on 3/16/2026
If you’re serious about becoming a stronger Business Analyst—whether you’re preparing for CBAP, transitioning into BA roles, or sharpening your existing skills—this course is absolutely worth your time. Igor Arkhipov’s Advanced Business Analysis course delivers a highly structured, industry‑aligned learning experience. The content is comprehensive, methodical, and directly applicable to modern BA roles across both agile and traditional environments. The course reinforces BABOK principles while providing practical tools, templates, and analytical techniques that can be immediately implemented in professional settings. It also serves as a strong supplementary resource for CBAP preparation. A valuable investment for any organization or individual seeking to elevate their business analysis capabilities.
By Sofiia Smahula on 2/10/2026
As a person who has been working as a BA for several years, I find this course helpful in structuring my knowledge and learning how to do what I already do better and in a more structured way. It probably won't be mind-blowing for people with a lot of experience, but I think its purpose is to teach you to look at business analysis through a BABOK lens, while still offering some tips you might have forgotten or haven't encountered in other courses.
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