CBPA®  Cer)fica)on  Overview    

21  January  2015    

Presenter:    Chris  O>esen    

ABPMP Webinar Series

Chris  O(esen  

Career  Background    Chris  has  over  28  years  experience  specializing  in  helping  global  business  transforma<on  teams  get  off  to  the  right  start  as  the  leader  of  KPMG’s  Transforma<on  Enablement  Centre.  He  is  a  Cer<fied  Business  Process  Management  Professional  (CBPP),  and  cer<fied  Project  Management  Professional  (PMP).  Chris  has  served  the  BPM  profession  over  the  last  three  years  on  the  interna<onal  board  of  directors  for  the  Associa<on  of  Business  Process  Management  Professionals  (ABPMP)  as  the  Vice  President  of  Informa<on  Services  and  as  the  Vice  President  of  Cer<fica<on.  He  is  also  a  credited  reviewer  of  the  Third  Edi<on  of  the  Business  Process  Management  Common  Body  of  Knowledge  and  has  overseen  the  development  of  the  new  Cer<fied  Business  Process  Associate  (CBPA®)  cer<fica<on  with  an  interna<onal  team  of  BPM  experts.  Chris  has  spoken  on  the  topic  of  Business  Process  Analysis  for  audiences  at  Gartner  Group,  Process  World  and  is  in  high  demand  at  globally  for  his  knowledge  and  pragma<c  approach  to  integra<ng  BPM  with  large  scale  business  transforma<on  programs.  In  addi<on  to  traveling  the  world  working  with  his  clients,  Chris’  current  professional  interests  are  on  the  applica<on  of  agile  project  management  methods  on  large  scale  business  process  transforma<on  efforts  to  help  drive  value  faster.  

Chris  O>esen,  PMP,  CBPP  Vice  President  of  Cer<fica<on  Services,  ABPMP  Interna<onal      •  Director,  Advisory,  US  Transforma<on  Enablement  Center  Lead,  

KPMG  LLP    •  Specialist  Leader,  Global  Consul<ng  Methods  &  Tools              

Deloi(e  Consul<ng  LLP    •  Manager,  Consul<ng,  Grant  Thornton  LLP  

Agenda  

•  What is the CBPA®? •  Who qualifies to be a CBPA®? •  Why should I consider CBPA® certification? •  What does the exam cover? •  Does this help me become a CBPP®? •  How do I apply for the exam? •  Where can I take the CBPA®? •  How do I prepare for the exam? •  Special “early bird” promotion for beta testers •  The International CBPA® Certification Committee

 

CBPA®  cer<fica<on  promotes  consistency  and  professionalism  based  on  ABPMP  Interna<onal’s  BPM  Common  Body  of  

Knowledge®    

What  is  the  CBPA®?    •  ABPMP International now offers two levels of

internationally recognized certification for business transformation professionals:

–  Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP®)

–  Certified Business Process Associate (CBPA®)

•  This is a truly international vendor independent BPM credential prepared in partnership with the European Association of Business Process Management (EABPM)

•  The CBPA® is for individuals who may be fairly new to the business transformation profession. It recognizes the broad-based foundation level skills of the profession.

•  CBPA’s® have a solid understanding of BPM concepts and may have some work experience the field, but do not have the full four years of hands-on experience required for the CBPP®

Cer)fica)on  for  newer  prac))oners  and  BPM  enthusiasts:  

Cer)fica)on  for  the  experienced  BPM  professional:  

Who  Qualifies  to  be  a  CBPA®?  

The  associate  level  CBPA®  cer<fica<on  brings  the  promise  of    “BPM  for  the  Masses”  one  step  closer  to  reality    

 Cer)fied  Business  Process    Associate  

(CBPA®)    

1250  hours  documented    Working  Experience    in  a  Business  Process  related  area  OR  qualifying  4  

year  university  degree    

Complete  Applica)on  Pass  Examina)on    

Sign  ABPMP  Code  of  Ethics    

90  mul)ple  choice  ques)ons  answered  within  2  hours  

   

3  year  cycle;    30  Con)nuing  Professional  Educa)on  Hours  

   

Applica)on  Fee:    USD  $40/€30  Exam  Fee:  USD  $400/€350    

discount  available  for  current  ABPMP  Interna<onal  professional  members  

Re-­‐cer)fica)on  Fee    USD  $75/€60  

Creden<al    

   

Eligibility    Requirements  

 

Steps  to  Obtaining  Creden<al  

     Re-­‐cer<fica<on  

Standard  Fees          

•  The target for CBPA® is the practitioner who has completed (or is in the process of) his or her under graduate college or university degree

•  Individuals with 1250 hours of documented hands-on BPM related work experience may also qualify to sit for the CBPA®. Up to 625 hours of hands-on BPM related education may be credited towards this  

•  Allows individuals who are newer to the business transformation profession to demonstrate their understanding of skills needed to succeed in BPM and stand out among their peers with their employers.

•  BPM and transformation skills are highly valued by global corporations, government, and consulting organizations across all industries groups.

Why  Should  I  Consider  CBPA®  Cer)fica)on?  

•  First step in choosing a high demand career path and preparing to excel in your profession

•  Sets you apart from colleagues as a professional in the business process management and transformation space.

•  Shows current and potential employers that you have a strong understanding of business transformation and the BPM-CBOK®

•  Preparing for the exam will help broaden your understanding of current business operational challenges and introduce you to solutions that help organizations face an ever changing business environment

•  Helps you understand business issues you will need to deal with, how to approach business transformation, and ways to resolve many of today’s most pressing business problems  

What  Does  the  CBPA®  Exam  Cover?    The  CBPA®  was  developed  by  an  interna<onal  team  of  prac<cing  business  transforma<on  professionals  and  BPM  educators.      This  is  a  two  hour  computer  based  exam  consis<ng  of  90  mul<ple  choice  ques<ons  covering  topics  from  each  chapter  of  the  BPM-­‐CBOK®  Third  Edi<on.    It  is  currently  available  in  both  English  and  German  languages.    Addi<onal  languages  will  follow  based  on  market  demand  

Chapter   Subject     %  of  Ques)ons    

1   Guide  to  the  BPM-­‐CBOK   6%  

2   Business  Process  Management  Concepts   12%  

3   Process  Modeling   11%  

4   Process  Analysis   10%  

5   Process  Design   9%  

6   Process  Performance  Management   13%  

7   Process  Transforma<on   12%    

8   Process  Organiza<on   8%  

9   Enterprise  Process  Management   11%  

10   BPM  Technologies   9%  

Does  This  Help  Me  Become  a  CBPP®?  The  CBPA®  cer<fica<on  is  the  first  step  towards  acquiring    the  CBPP®  creden<al  and  recogni<on  as  having  the  highest  level  of  professional  competency  as  a  BPM  prac<<oner.      You  can  also  choose  to  remain  a  CBPA®  by  earning  30  Con<nuing  Professional  Educa<on  (CPE)  credits  ’s  every  three  years  through  our  CBPA®  Recer<fica<on  Program:  

How  Do  I  Apply  for  the  Exam?  Star<ng    on  22  January,  2015,  the  Associa<on  of    Business  Process  Management  Professionals  Interna<onal  is  accep<ng  on-­‐line  applica<ons  for  the  CBPA®  cer<fica<on  program  on  ABPMP.org  There  are  two  versions  of  the  applica<on:  

•  Candidates with a qualifying 4 year college or university degree

–  Individuals possessing minimum of a Bachelors Degree (or global equivalent) in a qualifying area of science

–  Management, accounting, organization, marketing, technology, communications or engineering are good examples

•  Candidates without a qualifying 4 year degree

–  Individuals who have at least 1250 hours of documented hands-on work experience in two or more BPM management disciplines defined in the BPM-CBOK®

–  May receive credit for up to 625 hours of BPM related education or training towards work experience requirement

•  All candidates are required to sign and abide by our Code of Ethics. Details can be found on the application form and in the CBPA® Examination Overview Handbook available on ABPMP.org

Where  Can  I  Take  The  CBPA®  Exam?  •  The most common way to sit for the CBPA® is to take a

computer based exam at a certified Kryterion Testing Center •  With a worldwide network of testing centers, the Kryterion

Testing Network (KTN) strategically positions locations so exam takers will have a minimal distance to travel.

•  Each testing center conforms to strict standards to ensure that all candidates have a consistent experience.

•  When scheduling for an exam, candidates have access to a locator that enables them to find a center, test date and time that is convenient for them.

•  Proctors are required to follow standard operating procedures and are certified to ensure the highest level of security and customer care.

•  Approved applicants will be sent a special link to register and pay for the CBPA® examination on the Kryterion website

•  The CBPA® exam may also be offered as part of a public BPM related conference, a local ABPMP Chapter event, or as part of a BPM focused education program.

 

The  associate  level  CBPA®  cer<fica<on  brings  the  promise  of    “BPM  for  the  Masses”  one  step  closer  to  reality    

How  Do  I  Prepare  for  the  CBPA®  Exam?  

•  Much of the content contained in the exam is based on the BPM Common Body of Knowledge Third Edition.

•  A complimentary copy of the BPM-CBOK® is available through a paid membership in ABPMP International. You can also purchase this publication from Amazon.com or directly from ABPMP International for a nominal fee.

•  Before you apply, please read the CBPA® Examination Overview Handbook. It has a list of recommended reading sources – books, articles and columns by leading business process management authors and other tips to help prepare for the exam in addition to your previous work or education experiences. The Handbook is available on ABPMP.org at no charge

•  There are a growing number of organizations offering courses and review materials to help you prepare for CBPA® examination through the ABPMP International Registered Training Provider (RTP) Program and other regional venues.

Special  “Early  Bird”  Promo)on  for  Beta  Testers  

•  To encourage a large pool of beta exam participants for the CBPA®, special pricing is available through 31 March 2015

•  The CBPA® exam is offered at no extra charge for current Professional Members of ABPMP International (a USD $320 value)

•  Non-members can take the exam for only USD $200 during this promotional time frame

•  Annual Professional Membership in ABPMP International is currently USD $150 and includes a copy of the BPM-CBOK®

•  The application fee is being waived for all applicants during this time period (a USD $40 value)

•  Normal application and exam fees resume on 1 April 2015 as described on ABPMP.org

•  The CBPA® exam has been developed to the highest international standard. As part of this, it is being psychometrically evaluated though a beta testing program

The  computer  based  version  of  the  CBPA®  exam  is  

complimentary  for  all  ABPMP  Interna)onal  Professional  

Members  through    31  March  2015  at  every  global  Kryterion  affiliated  tes)ng  

center      

The  CBPA®  Cer)fica)on  Commi>ee  ABPMP International would like to thank and recognize the countless hours of thought and effort contributed by our CBPA® Certification Committee and the international army of volunteers who drafted and translated hundreds of questions for consideration and made this effort possible. In alphabetical order, the members are:

 ABPMP    Interna)onal   EABPM  

Mar<n  Bariff,  CBPP   Manfred  Klute,  CBPP  

Tony  Benedict,  CBPP   Manuela  Müller,  CBPA  

Bre(  Champlin,  CBPP   Gerd,  Nanz,  CBPP  

Jose  Furlan,  CBPP   Mar<n  Pfaendler,  CBPP  

Jack  Hilty,  CBPP   Goetz  Schmidt,  CBPP  

Dennis  Lee,  CBPP   Jean-­‐Pierre  Widmann,  CBPP  Daniel  Morris,  CBPP    

Our  Army  of  CBPA®  Ques<on  Authoring  and  Transla<on  

Volunteers!  

Chris  O(esen,  CBPP  

Claire  Wybrow,  CBPP  

Special thanks to Scott Franzmeier, Jasper McCroskey and Patricia Young for their tireless editing, administrative and psychometric support of this groundbreaking endeavor.  

Ques)ons?