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Own the CBAP: Elevating My BA Career

An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest" - Benjamin Franklin In order to stay relevant in today's job market, one has to upskill themselves with professional certifications that are recognized all around the world. One of such certifications is a senior-level certification for experienced business analysts awarded by the  International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) called " Certified Business Analysis Professional " (CBAP).  It demonstrates expertise in business analysis, verified through work experience and a passing exam based on the  Business Analysis Body of Knowledge  (BABOK) Guide. The certification can lead to better job prospects, higher salaries, and increased professional standing. Well that is the formal introduction of the certification. I want to give my experience on how I plan on taking it. After reading numerous blogs and articles, I found that you need to study the entire BABOK guide at least once before you attempt the exam...

From Fixed to Fabulous: How I Learned to Embrace My Inner Growth Guru

  “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” - Albert Einstein Ever felt like you’re stuck in a rut, unable to move forward? Trust me, I’ve been there. But then I discovered the magic of a growth mindset, and it was like finding the secret level in a video game. Suddenly, life had new challenges, new rewards, and yes, a few more boss battles. Let me take you on a journey from fixed to fabulous and share how you can unlock your inner growth guru. I created this image using Copilot AI Understanding Growth vs. Fixed Mindset First things first, let’s break down the jargon. A fixed mindset is like that stubborn old computer that refuses to update. It believes abilities are static and unchangeable. On the other hand, a growth mindset is like the latest smartphone, always ready to learn, adapt, and improve. It thrives on challenges and sees failures as opportunities to grow. Benefits of a Growth Mindset Adopting a growth mindset is like upgrading ...

Code teaching game named 'Hakitzu: Code of the Warrior'

Growing up I always used to argue with people on the topic that 'games are a waste of time' or 'games are evil' (made me laugh everything I heard the latter). It is a fact of life that people tend to reject/degrade new ideas and inventions. History has numerous examples to back this fact up (which is just sad if you ask me).    [I don't own this image, Wii z7 on deviantART owns it] Games always have something to offer if you are willing to learn. Few weeks ago, I read an article that Norwegian boy saved sister from Moose attack using World of Warcraft Skills . You will find similar examples if you open your mind to new concepts. My aim in life is to build interactive educational games for children so that learning to them feels like games, not like homework. Games in my opinion is an untouched gold mine. Something that people have only recently begun to realize and started working on it. That said... read ahead and be amazed at what games can be and do... happ...