Designed for novice business analysts who need to master the IIBA CBAP certification exam, this book covers the fundamentals of the discipline such as understanding technical and business environments, honing your analysis techniques and adapting project goal proposals to a specific audience. Carkenord, an independent consultant with over 25 years of experience in the field, stresses the need for analysts to know everything about the parameters of a project before they begin, therefore increasing their value to an organization. Downloadable resources are also available with the purchase of this book, including customized templates and a business analysis planning white paper. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)