FAQs

What is the IIBA?

The IIBA is the International Institute of Business Analysis. It is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has chapters around the world in North America, South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Its mission is to develop and maintain standards for the practice of business analysis and for the certification of its practitioners. The website is www.iiba.org.

Are there local chapters in Minnesota?

Yes. The Minneapolis | St Paul chapter is the only chapter of the IIBA currently in Minnesota. The chapter serves business analysts primarily in the Twin Cities metro area; however, active chapter members represent all areas of the State.

How do I become a member of IIBA?

See our membership page on how to become a member.

When are the chapter meetings held?

Chapter meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month except May when there is no Chapter meeting because of professional development days. Since March of 2020, many of our meetings are virtual, hosted on the Zoom platform. Evening meetings: check-in and socializing begins at 6:15PM and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM. Luncheon meetings: check-in and socializing begins at 11:15AM and the meeting starts at 11:30AM. We are looking to host more in-person meetings. Please check the website for the most current information on scheduled meetings.  

How much does it cost to attend a meeting?

If you are a member of IIBA Global, you have the option of joining any affiliated chapter, which is included in the annual membership fee. As a member of global IIBA, attending chapter meetings is free. If you are not a member of the local chapter, the cost is $25 per meeting for in-person and $10 for virtual meetings. 

Are food and drinks available at chapter meetings?

For in-person meetings, we offer a limited selection of food and beverages. Food selection is usually limited to finger food and/or dessert items. Beverages are often limited to water, coffee and tea. Many in-person meetings occur in places like hotels with restaurants and bars where you can purchase food and beverages before and after the meeting. 

How do I sign up for a chapter meeting?

Please register for chapter meetings through the chapter’s website – msp.iiba.org. For planning purposes, registrations should be submitted before noon the day before the meeting date. This will allow chapter leadership to plan appropriately for the number of attendees.  Click here to see information on our next event.

What are the benefits of chapter membership?

By being a chapter member, you will receive email notification of our upcoming chapter events, announcement of training opportunities offered by the chapter, and other information of interest to business analysts including invitation to register for our annual Professional Development Days and an occasional social event. As a member of Global IIBA, you may register to attend virtual meetings at chapters around the world!  Click here to learn more about membership benefits.

We are a community of professionals just like you, applying business analysis in our daily roles and look to one another to push the business analysis profession to the next level.

IIBA Members have exclusive access to the global community of business analysis professionals, educators, thought leaders, mentors and coaches.

• Understand the standards and best practices of business analysis with our extensive curated body of knowledge like the BABOK® Guide
• Be recognized for your business analysis skills with discounted IIBA certification
• Join the community and engage with other professionals
• Grow your career with resources like the Career Action Guide
• Make a difference within your company and the workplace
• Stay relevant using our learning resources, whitepapers, articles, and data trends

Can I attend chapter meetings without becoming a member?

Absolutely. However, non-chapter members pay a fee of $25 per meeting for in-person meetings and $10 for virtual meetings. Payment is handled online when registering for a meeting.  Just register as a non member.

What happens at a chapter meeting?

At each chapter meeting, we take a few minutes to pass on chapter news. The bulk of the meeting, however, is focused on a specific topic of interest to business analysts and is presented in a lecture or discussion format by guest speakers from around the globe.  

How can I get involved in the IIBA?

The Minneapolis | St Paul chapter is always interested in individuals who want to get involved. Please visit the website regularly for postings of volunteer opportunities, or contact a member of the board of directors to express your interest.