When: Thursday, July 14th, 2011 Registration and Networking: 5:30 – 6:00 PM Presentation: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Networking 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Where : Washington University CAIT Classrooms
West Campus Library A/B
7425 Forsythe Blvd. Clayton, MO63105
FREE ONSITE PARKING
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The role of the business analyst has been undergoing extensive change in the last decade. With the emergence of IIBA and critical standards such as the BABOK Guide, business analysts finally have a generally accepted definition for their role and the tools to help them improve. At the same time, the demand by organizations to get value for their IT investment has been increasing, and new methodologies are challenging the traditional expectations associated with the BA role. During the development of the BABOK Guide and in the time since version 2 was released in 2009, IIBA has conducted research and surveys of thousands of business analysts worldwide.
In this session, you'll get to see the results of that research, understand what skills are most in demand with employers of BAs today, and what skills are likely to be in demand tomorrow. You'll understand the key competencies a business analyst needs to be successful, the kinds of projects you're likely to find yourself working on, and learn about new opportunities in the field. This is an exciting time to be a business analyst, but it's one that demands a willingness to learn and to adapt to new realities.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand critical competencies of business analysts• Understand what skills and knowledge is most in demand• Understand what you need to learn today to be ready for the future
President, Kathleen BarretIn June of 2009, Kathleen Barret became International Institute of Business Analysis’s full-time President and CEO after having held the role as a volunteer since the organization’s inception in October 2003. IIBA, a professional association for Business Analysts, focuses on defining and enhancing the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®) and implementing a certification program for qualified practitioners.
With over 25 years of experience in information technology, Kathleen has held many roles including most recently, managing offshore software development work for a large financial service organization. Her involvement in the field of business analysis began when she was asked to create a centre of competency for BAs for her company. She is experienced in CMMI and benchmarking, and through her many years of consulting, brings cross industry knowledge to her role at IIBA.
