BABOK
BABOK, or the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, is a guide published by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). It provides a consolidated description of generally accepted practices for performing business analysis, with the aim of helping practitioners identify business needs and determine potential solutions. The guide is intended to be methodology-agnostic and applicable across industries and project contexts, including traditional and agile environments.
The current widely adopted edition is the BABOK Guide v3. It organizes knowledge around six knowledge areas:
The BABOK serves as a reference for practitioners, educators, and organizations, and underpins professional certification programs
Overall, the BABOK aims to standardize core competencies in business analysis, support career development, and provide