The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) is an independent, non-profit organisation serving a growing number of professional Business Analysts worldwide. The IIBA® seeks to promote the profession of Business Analysis, and support the professional Business Analysts that work in the industry. The main activities of the IIBA® are currently : * the development of a globally recognised Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) * the certification of BA training and training providers, * the establishment of an international certification for the professional BA. Business Analysts who have passed the exam and complied with the workplace experience requirements may call themselves Certified Business Analysis Professionals™. (CBAP®).The objectives of the Vancouver BC Chapter are to:* Advance the role of the Business Analyst as a recognized professional* Encourage knowledge sharing and networking opportunities with fellow Business Analysis professionals across a range of industries and companies* Offer a variety of events at varying locations using a variety of mediums including: Lunch 'n Learns, Study Sessions, Webinars, Guest Speaker Presentations and Networking & Social Events* Provide access to forums, discussion groups and "knowledge bases' relating to the Business Analysis profession to provide members an opportunity to develop professionally or through formal and informal means* Provide access to and information relating to certification and training programs relating to the Business Analysis profession* Obtain and sustain a level of financial security, sustainability and autonomy at the chapter level