IIBA Tampa Bay Chapter in Florida USA

Name

IIBA Tampa Bay Chapter in Florida USA

Legal name

International Institute of Business Analysis Tampa Bay Chapter

Website

https://tampabay.iiba.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Development and Business Analysis Training Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

Keywords

• Business analysis certification
• Certification preparation courses
• Professional development training
• Business analysis workshops
• Professional networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for chapter membership, though the chapter operates as part of IIBA's global structure. Revenue supports chapter operations, event hosting, and professional development programs.
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees charged for workshops, certification prep courses, and professional development events. CBAP Test Prep courses range from $150-$200, Business Process Management workshop from $150-$250, and SDLC Experience Workshop at $15.
3. Chapter Events and Programs: Revenue from various chapter events including BA Masterclasses, technical sessions, and SDLC simulation workshops. Some events offer free attendance while others are paid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The IIBA Tampa Bay Chapter provides professional development services for Business Analysis practitioners, including CBAP/CCBA/ECBA certification preparation courses, the SDLC Experience Workshop, Business Process Management workshops, BA Masterclass sessions, chapter meetings, and recruiter networking events. Programming is delivered through virtual Zoom sessions and in-person Tampa Bay workshops, with membership and registration managed through the MemberNova platform. The chapter operates as a member-driven nonprofit under the global IIBA umbrella.

Product overview

IIBA Tampa Bay Chapter operates as a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of business analysis training and professional development products. The core offering includes CBAP/CCBA certification preparation courses (both weekly and Saturday formats with international accessibility), the SDLC Experience Workshop providing hands-on Agile project simulation, BA Masterclass virtual sessions on specialized topics, Business Process Management workshops, and regular chapter meetings. The chapter's membership program provides access to all events and training, powered by the MemberNova membership management platform. Events range from 1-hour webinars to multi-day immersive workshops, with programming spanning certification prep, career development, and technical BA skills.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IIBA Tampa Bay Chapter Membership Program Professional membership providing access to chapter events, training sessions, CBAP/CCBA/ECBA certification preparation courses, study groups, and networking opportunities for Business Analysts in the Tampa Bay area.
• CBAP Test Prep Course - Seven Month Weekly Weekly study group running February-September 2026, led by Thea Soehren (BABOK 3.0 contributor), designed to prepare participants for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam with 120-160 hours of structured learning and peer support. Capped at 20-25 students per cohort with high certification success rates.
• CBAP Test Prep Course - Saturdays (International) Saturday study group for CBAP/CCBA/ECBA preparation with sessions at 8AM EST US, 2PM UK, 3PM Nigeria, and 7:30PM India, accommodating international participants with live facilitation. Watermark Learning CBAP Study Guide provided. 18 participants credited the Thursday evening study group with helping them achieve certification.
• SDLC 2026 Experience Workshop Immersive hands-on workshop running August-November 2026, providing practical experience working through a real-world case study in a collaborative Agile environment with six Saturday sessions covering Planning, Requirements, Design, Development, Implementation, and Final Demo phases. Priced at $15 per participant.
• Business Process Management Full-Day Workshop Full-day workshop on September 12, 2026 focusing on assessing existing processes, understanding links between strategy and processes, and using BPM techniques to analyze, improve, and document business processes. Approximately 6 instructional hours.
• BA Masterclass Series Virtual professional development sessions covering topics including dashboards and metrics, AI algorithm selection, storytelling for analysts, reference data management, Salesforce BA skills, and stakeholder elicitation techniques. Many sessions are free for members.
• SDLC Simulation Pre-Meeting Series Pre-workshop introduction sessions exploring SDLC roles including PM, PO, BA, UI/UX Designer, Tester/QA, and Developer, preparing participants for the hands-on SDLC Experience Workshop.
• Recruiter Connections Events Recruiter roundtable events connecting Business Analysts with hiring professionals from staffing organizations including ApexSystems, Tricomts, Systematix, and Moonshot Solutions to discuss hiring trends, resume practices, and career strategies.
• Chapter Meeting Series Monthly virtual chapter meetings featuring expert speakers on business analysis topics, professional development, and industry trends. Many events are free for members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 participants credited the Saturday CBAP study group with playing a key role in their certification success
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WomenInAgilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization focused on promoting diversity and inclusion in the agile community. Chapters partner on events and professional development content.
• ACMP Florida ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation of Change Management Professionals Florida Chapter. Partnership for change management and professional development content.
• Tampa Bay Product GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Tampa Bay organization focused on product management and product ownership. Co-partners for local events and professional community building.
• PMI Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject Management Institute Tampa Bay Chapter. Partnership for professional development events covering project management and business analysis intersection.
• PMI Florida SuncoastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPMI Florida Suncoast Chapter covering broader Florida region. Cross-promotion of professional development opportunities.
• Houston BAsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston Business Analysts LinkedIn group. International partnership for BA community content sharing.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal professional association for Business Analysis. Chapter operates under IIBA governance and has access to BABOK Guide, KnowledgeHub, certification programs, and global BA community.
• Watermark LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationTraining company providing CBAP/CCBA Study Guide materials used in chapter study groups. Offers curriculum and learning resources for certification prep.
• ApexSystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing and recruiting firm specializing in technology and business analysis professionals. Supports chapter career development initiatives and recruiter roundtable events.
• TricomtsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing firm supporting chapter recruiting events and career networking opportunities.
• SystematixminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing and consulting firm. Partnership for career development and recruiting support.
• Moonshot SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStaffing services firm supporting chapter recruiting partnerships.
• IIBA Kansas City ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosting 'Building Connections: Meet Our Recruiters' event with Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Bluegrass, South East Michigan, and RTP Raleigh chapters.
• IIBA Bluegrass ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner chapter in Kentucky/region. Collaboration on multi-chapter events.
• IIBA South East Michigan ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner chapter in Michigan. Collaboration on multi-chapter events.
• IIBA RTP Raleigh ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner chapter in North Carolina (Research Triangle Park area). Collaboration on multi-chapter events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Watermark Learning: Training company that supplies CBAP/CCBA study guides used in IIBA Tampa Bay cohorts. Closest commercial peer because it sells the same BA certification prep curriculum the chapter delivers, sometimes in direct competition.
• AdaptiveUS: Commercial BA certification prep provider and listed IIBA Tampa Bay partner. Comparable because it monetizes CBAP/CCBA/ECBA training in the same buyer segment the chapter serves, both via cohorts and self-paced study materials.

Direct peers

• Tampa Bay Product Group: Local Tampa Bay community for product management and product ownership practitioners. Same geographic community-led model with monthly events, study groups and recruiter partnerships that complement IIBA's BA offerings.
• PMI Tampa Bay Chapter: Local PMI chapter covering the same Tampa Bay geography with a parallel nonprofit professional-development model (membership dues, paid workshops, PMP/certification prep, partner events). Listed as a strategic partner, structurally a near-twin peer.
• ACMP Florida Chapter: Florida chapter of the Association of Change Management Professionals. Operates the same chapter-of-parent-professional-body model with membership dues, certification prep and corporate partnerships serving overlapping practitioner audiences.
• WomenInAgile: International community organization promoting diversity in agile. Comparable chapter-style nonprofit model with membership, events and content partnerships that overlap the IIBA Tampa Bay audience on agile and BA topics.

Broad incumbents

• Scrum Alliance: Global nonprofit membership organization for Scrum/agile practitioners. Comparable as a parallel professional association offering certification prep (CSPO, CSM) that competes for the same BA-and-agile practitioner's training dollars.
• International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA): Global parent professional association that owns the BABOK Guide, CBAP/CCBA/ECBA certifications, and the chapter network. Comparable because it defines the curriculum, brand and credentialing standards the Tampa Bay chapter delivers against.

Regional players

• PMI Suncoast Chapter: Sibling PMI chapter covering the broader Florida Suncoast region. Operates an identical chapter-of-PMI model on overlapping practitioner audiences; cross-promotion partner of IIBA Tampa Bay but competes for the same Florida BA/PM members.
• Houston Business Analysts (Houston BAs): International LinkedIn-based BA community group and listed IIBA Tampa Bay content partner. Comparable as a community-led professional association serving BAs through events and content in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IIBATampaBay
• Facebookfacebook.com/IIBATampaBay
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iiba-tampabay

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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