Session 1: Course Introduction and Overview

1. Overview of CBAP Certification and its value in the oil and gas sector.
2. Introduction to the BABOK® Guide and its key knowledge areas.
3. Explanation of the CBAP exam structure, eligibility criteria, and application process.
4. Setting expectations: course objectives, learning outcomes, and exam preparation strategy.

Session 2: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

1. Understanding the role of a business analyst in oil and gas projects.
2. Key tasks: Planning stakeholder engagement, business analysis approach, governance, and information management.
3. Practical exercise: Creating a business analysis plan for an oil and gas project. 

Session 1: Elicitation and Collaboration

1. Techniques for effective requirements elicitation in oil and gas settings
2. Best practices for stakeholder communication, managing expectations, and overcoming challenges.
3. Q&A and discussion on real-world challenges in elicitation

1. Managing requirements from inception through to implementation in oil and gas.
2. QTechniques for traceability, prioritization, and change management.
3. Exercise: Developing a requirements traceability matrix for a pipeline project.

1. Defining business needs, assessing capability gaps, and identifying change strategies.
2. Analyzing the oil and gas market: Strategic planning for new technology implementation.
3. Practical scenario: Developing a business case for a new production method.

Session 3: Exam Focus and Tips

1. Tips on answering scenario-based questions related to requirements and strategy analysis.

Session 1: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

1. Techniques for modeling, validating, and verifying requirements.
2. Applying analysis techniques specific to oil and gas scenarios: workflows, process maps, and data models.
3. Exercise: Creating a process model for a refinery operation.

Session 2: Solution Evaluation

1. Measuring solution performance and recommending improvements.
2. Practical methods for evaluating the effectiveness of implemented solutions in oil and gas.
3. Case study: Evaluating the impact of a new software system on operations.

Session 1: Common Techniques in Business Analysis

1. Overview of key techniques: SWOT Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Use Cases.
2. Practical application in oil and gas: Cost-benefit analysis for project decisions.
3. Exercise: Conducting a SWOT Analysis for an exploration project.

Session 2: Tools for Business Analysts in Oil and Gas

1. Introduction to BA tools: Modeling software, project management tools, and requirements management software.
2. P Demo: Using Jira as requirements management tool in an oil and gas context.
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Session 1: Exam Strategy and Study Tips

1. Detailed strategies for approaching different question types on the CBAP exam.
2. Time management techniques and tips for dealing with challenging questions.

Session 2: Mock Exam

1. Full-length mock exam covering all knowledge areas of the BABOK® Guide.
2. Immediate feedback session to highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
3. Review of mock exam results with an emphasis on commonly missed questions.
4. Final tips, additional study resources, and a personalized study plan for continued preparation