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Sep 16, 20241 min read
Professional Development: The Sum of Your Skills
Today, many people are focused on professional growth and advancing their careers. However, professional development and growth don't...
Sep 16, 20241 min read
The BABOK Guide: The Key Resource for IIBA Exam Preparation
The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) is the primary reference for business analysis, developed by the International Institute...
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Delivering a Solution Is Not Enough
Business analysis doesn't stop once a solution is delivered. Business analysts must ensure that the solution is used effectively and that...
Sep 10, 20242 min read
Validating Requirements vs. Verifying Requirements: An Example in Action
Recently we have a had a post about the difference between requirements verification and requirements validation - the activities that...
Sep 6, 20241 min read
Obtaining Your CBAP Certification
What is CBAP? The CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is the highest tier of the IIBA Core Certifications, designed for...
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Requirements Validation vs. Requirements Verification
According to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide), both requirements validation and requirements verification are...
Sep 5, 20241 min read
Requirements Elicitation as Puzzle Work
In business analysis, it’s essential to always keep alignment as a top priority. When you're deep into a project and requirements start...
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Learning Best Practices: You Don’t Learn Just by Listening
Professional education is more than just absorbing information; it’s about skill transfer—from the instructor to the learner. Our courses...
Sep 2, 20241 min read
Courage as a Position Requirement
Courage is one of the most important soft skills leaders need. Leadership isn’t defined by a managerial title; it’s about how you...
Aug 26, 20241 min read
Soft Skills in Business Analysis: And a Healthy Dose of Empathy
Professionalism isn’t just about developing hard skills; it’s equally about improving soft skills. While knowing and applying the 50...
Aug 23, 20241 min read
Leading with Integrity
Business analysts empower organizational change. These changes can occur at any level: across the entire organization, within a...
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Planning Business Analysis Work
Just like any other work related to product or software development, business analysis tasks need to be planned. These tasks are just as...
Aug 16, 20241 min read
Change Readiness Assessment: Is The Enterprise Ready?
Business analysts play a critical role in defining needs, recommending solutions, and enabling change within an organization. But their...
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Business Analysis Best Practices: Little Details Make a Big Difference
Some business analysis best practices, especially those related to stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration, may sound...
Aug 12, 20241 min read
Setting Expectations and Commitments In Business Analysis
When working on a new initiative, some stakeholders may be interacting with a business analyst for the first time. They might not fully...
Aug 9, 20241 min read
Stakeholder Analysis
The BABOK Guide defines stakeholders as “a group or individual with a relationship to the change, the need, or the solution.” Similarly,...
Aug 8, 20241 min read
Our Mission
At AdvanceEdge Professional Services, our mission is simple: advance human potential through premier business analysis training and...
Aug 6, 20241 min read
Do Nothing: Sometimes the Best Option
As someone performing business analysis activities, you are responsible for analyzing the current state, defining needs, and recommending...
Aug 5, 20241 min read
Business Analysis Best Practices: Real Needs or Expressed Desires?
It is crucial for business analysts to recognize that the key thing we are delivering is rooted in defining the most suitable solutions...
Aug 2, 20241 min read
The Quality of Business Analysis Work
Business analysis work is done well when the analyzed solution, model, or feature has been examined from all angles, ensuring the...
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