A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) is the collection of knowledge within the profession of business analysis and reflects current generally accepted practices. As with other professions, the body of knowledge is defined and enhanced by the business analysis professionals who apply it in their daily work role. The purpose of this pocket guide to the BABOK Guide is to help understand the key knowledge found within the BABOK Guide and how it can be applied to a particular situation. This pocket guide is based upon the content found in Version 2 of the BABOK Guide. The BABOK Guide describes business analysis areas of knowledge, their associated activities and the tasks and skills necessary to be effective in their execution. The BABOK Guide is a reference for professional knowledge for business analysis and provides the basis for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP ) and the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA ).