If you have subscribed to this blog, you are probably looking for answers to your question in Business Analysis or you want to know more about how to pass the CBAP. If you are a seasoned BA, this may also apply to you but if you are in it for the long haul, hear me out.
In order for you to be successful with passing the CBAP, you must have experience in 4 out of 6 knowledge area in the BABOK. Experience doesn't come easy, especially if your manager thinks that you are the best document reviewer and won't give you opportunity to write a few use cases or elicit requirements from stakeholders. If you are seeking this opportunity, you must first show to your superiors that you have the knowledge required for you to accomplish the task. You must to learn to talk the talk before you can walk the walk.
I recently read an article on learning that I thought can help you in your path to learning the BA skills needed. The article is "How to Become a More Effective Learner" by Kendra Van Wagner
One of her tip for learning is to "teach what you have learned to another person". I personally love this method so much that I have applied it in study groups that I run here in the Atlanta area. If your manager doesn't give you the opportunity, in CBAP exam prep study group, you will have the opportunity to show other BA that you know what it takes to get the job done :)
Whether you have 10 years of experience or you're just starting out, you will find this method very effective. You will even gain the confidence needed to share what you've learned in your work place. And who knows, you may even become the expert on the subject that you may land more opportunities to prove yourself.
If you are implementing a study group in your city/state/country... think about ways that you can promote learning and help others achieve their goals
