Events

Ready to take the next step in your business analysis career? The IIBA UK Mentoring Programme offers a supportive, mentee‑led space where you can clarify your goals, gain fresh perspectives, and build confidence with the guidance of an experienced BA mentor. With structured support, reflective conversations, and a community committed to your growth, this programme is an ideal opportunity to invest in your development and move forward with purpose.

If you’re an experienced business analyst ready to share your insights, deepen your reflective practice and support the growth of professionals across the BA community, we’d love to welcome you as a mentor. The IIBA UK Mentoring Programme offers a rewarding way to give back, broaden your own perspective, and help analysts at any stage of their career move forward with confidence. Register today to make a meaningful impact while continuing your own development.

Join us for a collaborative, BA-led exploration of working better with AI: this virtual session creates a friendly, safe space for business analysts to explore how better prompting leads to better outcomes, regardless of which LLM you use.

This session looks at how Business Analysts help teams question what reports are really saying.

Join the Robert Gordon University and IIBA UK for an engaging in-person event designed to help students and early-career professionals explore thriving career pathways in business analysis. The event is free to attend and refreshments are provided. Make sure you book your place! Picture from: www.freepik.com

Are you a Business Analyst ready to take the next big step in your career? The journey from an Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA™) to the prestigious Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) designation is more than just collecting certifications; it's a roadmap for professional growth, deeper expertise, and increased earning potential. Join us for an exclusive webinar presented in collaboration with AdaptiveUs, a global leader in BA training and certification. We will demystify the entire IIBA certification pathway, providing you with a clear, actionable roadmap to progress from foundational knowledge to strategic mastery. In this session, we will explore: The IIBA Certification Landscape: Understanding the value and focus of each designation (ECBA, CCBA, CBAP). Mapping Your Journey: A step-by-step guide on transitioning from an ECBA holder to a seasoned CBAP applicant. Bridging the Experience Gap: Practical tips on how to gain and document the required hands-on experience for the CBAP. The Power of Partnership: How AdaptiveUs’s proven training methodologies and resources can accelerate your preparation and ensure your success. Q&A Session: Get your burning questions answered live by our BA experts. Whether you're just starting with your ECBA or have been considering the leap to CBAP for a while, this webinar will equip you with the strategy and confidence to elevate your career.

Join us for an informal IIBA UK social in Reading, an opportunity to connect with experienced Business Analysis professionals from across the region. Whether you're early in your BA journey, looking for guidance on your next steps, or simply interested in expanding your network, this is a welcoming space to meet others who share your passion for transformation, change, and data. You'll have the chance to chat with practitioners who bring experience from a range of industries, hear their stories, exchange ideas, and learn from the real-world challenges they've navigated. This is a great way to build connections, spark new thinking, and strengthen your sense of community within the BA profession. Everyone is welcome - come along, say hello, and enjoy the conversation.

Join us for a special BA Book Club session marking the launch of the IIBA UK Student & Early Careers Initiative. We’ll be joined by Christina Lovelock, author of Careers in Tech, Data and Digital: From Education to Employment, for an insightful conversation about how people move from education into meaningful roles across the tech, data, digital, and business analysis professions. Christina will share practical guidance drawn from her award‑winning book, challenging common myths about working in technology and highlighting the wide range of career paths beyond coding. With over two decades of industry experience, she brings real‑world stories, clear advice, and a grounded perspective on the skills and mindsets that help early‑career professionals thrive in modern digital organisations. This session is ideal for students, graduates, early‑career professionals, educators, and practitioners interested in supporting emerging talent. You’ll gain clarity on the opportunities across the digital ecosystem, insights into what employers value, and an introduction to how the new IIBA UK initiative will help develop the next generation of BAs and digital professionals.

Join us for a relaxed IIBA UK Book Club conversation exploring "The Evolving Analyst: Mastering Business Analysis in the New World", a collection of 45 real‑world stories from analysts across 19 countries. Co‑authors Marcus Udokang and Emal Bariali will share the motivations behind the book, highlight standout stories, and open the floor to audience questions. Together, we’ll look at how the business analyst role is shifting across industries and what these lived experiences reveal about resilience, adaptability, and professional growth. Expect practical insights, relatable examples, and inspiration you can take straight back into your own practice, whether you’re just starting out or shaping your impact as a seasoned analyst.

Join us online on 23th April 2026 for BA Life 2026 your ‘BA Festival in a Day’! Exciting News! IIBA UK Chapter members can enjoy an exclusive additional discount using a special promo code. So watch for the code arriving in your inbox soon.