THE PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY:

CCBA® and CBAP® Certification Prep + AI Workflow Tools

Master The Profession.

Secure The Certification.

The definitive IIBA® endorsed pathway for mid-to-senior Business Analysts.

Master the strategic depths of the BABOK® v3, pass your CCBA® or CBAP® exam with confidence, and lead projects with senior-level authority.

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Why Senior Certification Matters In The 2026 Economy?

Experience is valuable, but certification is the global standard of professional judgment. In an era of rapid AI integration, the CBAP® and CCBA® designations prove you possess the high-level strategic oversight that machines cannot replicate.

Global Recognition

Validate your expertise with the gold standard of Business Analysis.

Salary Growth

Certified BAs statistically command significantly higher salaries and more senior leadership roles.

Strategic Oversight

Move beyond "Requirements" and start architecting "Business Value."

Beyond The Exam, Learning To Lead AI Workflows

We don't just teach you how to pass the test. We teach you how to apply the BABOK® framework to modern projects. This bundle also includes our specialised AI-Ready BA Course and the BA Artefact Vault to help you lead at the intersection of human judgment and machine speed.

Learn the 'Contextual Auditor' mindset. We show you how to use AI to handle the volume of documentation so you can focus on the senior-level tasks: strategy analysis, solution evaluation, and stakeholder orchestration.

Mastering the 6 Core Knowledge Areas

Our curriculum is structured to move you beyond the textbook. We deep-dive into each Knowledge Area (KA) of the BABOK® v3, focusing on the professional judgment and strategic oversight required to pass your CCBA® or CBAP® exam and lead at a senior level.

Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring

Learn to architect the BA approach for complex, large-scale initiatives. We cover how to define governance, manage stakeholder engagement, and establish the performance metrics that keep high-level projects on track.

Elicitation & Collaboration

Master the advanced psychology of stakeholder management. Move beyond simple interviews to orchestrate complex elicitation sessions, confirm results with surgical precision, and maintain ongoing collaboration in volatile project environments.

Requirements Life Cycle Management

Shift from a "scribe" to a "steward" of information. Understand the lifecycle of a requirement from inception to retirement, focusing on traceability, prioritisation, and the governance required to manage change without losing project alignment.

Requirements Analysis & Design Definition

The core of the senior BA role. Master the art of structuring logic through advanced modelling. We focus on specifying, verifying, and validating requirements to ensure they are "Solution Ready" and aligned with the overarching business architecture.

Strategy Analysis

Position yourself as a strategic partner to the business. Learn to analyze the current state, define the desired "Future State," and identify the risks and transition requirements necessary to deliver actual business value.

Solution Evaluation

Learn how to measure the real-world performance of a live solution. We cover how to analyse performance measures and identify the internal or external limitations that prevent a business from realising the full value of its investment.

Underlying Competencies

Refine the six categories of professional traits that distinguish a "Scribe" from a "Strategic Architect." We cover analytical thinking, communication excellence, and business knowledge required to lead at a senior level.

Techniques

Master the 50 core techniques defined in the BABOK® v3. We move beyond simple definitions to help you understand the expert selection and application of these tools.

AI Integration Toolset

This pathway includes lifetime access to The BA Artifact Vault and our AI-Ready BA Course. You will receive the specific "Super-Prompts" and Notion-based workflows required to automate the administrative burden of your role, freeing you to focus on the high-value strategic work that drives your career forward.

Includes Monthly 'Ground Truth' Audit Calls

You aren't learning in a vacuum. Once a month, join Esta Lessing (CBAP®) for a live Group Audit call. Bring your toughest project challenges or BABOK® questions and get expert feedback in a professional peer environment.

Bonus Extra Inclusion:

50+ Professional Templates: Notion, Word, Excel, Power Point and Google Suite files.
AI Super-Prompts: Specifically tuned for junior-level artefacts to help you draft faster.
The Project Dashboard: A centralised Notion workspace to organise your templates, tools, prompts to support your work.

Training Rooted In Experience

"I’m Esta Lessing, CBAP®. I’ve trained thousands of BAs over the last decade. My goal for the Foundation Path is to remove the mystery from Business Analysis.

We focus on the logical 'Ground Truth' of projects—the actual steps and artifacts you need to deliver value. No academic fluff, just the practical skills required for a high-performing career."