Building Data Literacy in Your Organization

September 18, 2014 Adam McClellan Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Be honest: There can be a certain joy in having more knowledge than others. Those of you who are older siblings know what I’m talking about. Having an advanced ability to analyze, interpret and navigate the world puts you in a pretty privileged position. If you can predict outcomes in a way your little brother can’t, not only do you win a sense of mastery, but you get the admiration of little bro to boot. Grudging admiration sometimes, but admiration nonetheless.

Selecting a BA Certification: PMI-PBA vs. CBAP vs. CCBA

August 7, 2014 Amanda Alderman Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

The demand for skilled business analysis (BA) professionals is on the rise, and a great way to declare your expertise is with a BA certification. But which BA certification is right for you: PMI-PBA, CBAP or CCBA? Here is a look at the eligibility requirements and steps for obtaining each.

Q&A: The Project Manager as Business Analyst

July 15, 2014 Dan Stober Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Attendees of our June 26, 2014, webinar “The Project Manager as Business Analyst” had a lot of great questions for PMP-certified Global Knowledge instructor and webinar host, Dan Stober. So great, in fact, we decided to share them, along with Dan’s great answers.

What PMI-PBA Certification Is and How to Get It

April 30, 2014 Guest Authors Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

I’m sure the first question coming to mind is, “What is PMI-PBA certification?” Its full name is PMI® Professional in Business Analysis certification, and it was (probably obviously) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

PM and BA Roles in Requirements and Project Communication

April 18, 2014 Dan Stober Cisco, Cloudera, Featured, Professional Development, Project Management, Routing & Switching, Technology, Training in Business

Communication is vital within projects and contributes significantly to project success. PMs and BAs have important—and different—roles. Let’s take a look.