CCBA® and CBAP® Certifications Study Guide

Core competency 4: Solution knowledge

Solution knowledge is about the knowledge and experience a business analyst has within a particular solution space. In some cases, a business analyst may have gained previous experience when working within a specific solution arena, which becomes a strong core competency to assist them in their next, similar initiative.

Let's consider a real-world scenario.

If a business analyst worked on an initiative to implement a new gift card solution for a retail organization, they would have gained strong solution knowledge as part of this initiative. When they decide to move to a new role in a new organization, they can make a valuable contribution to a similar initiative where a new gift card solution is implemented ...