Prepare yourself to earn a business analysis certification by enrolling in one of our comprehensive instructor-led courses. Business analysis encompasses the practice of facilitating organizational change by identifying business needs and opportunities, then recommending solutions that deliver measurable value. As a Business Analyst, you will drive change through rigorous strategy analysis, detailed requirements analysis, systematic design definition, thorough solution evaluation, and proactive stakeholder collaboration. We offer a comprehensive 4-day (or 8-evening) instructor-in-the-room course specifically designed to prepare you for entry-level, intermediate, or advanced certification exams: the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), or Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP). This course fulfills the education requirement to sit for these certification exams and aligns fully with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide version 3.0 of the IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis). Note that certification exam fees and book purchases are separate from the class tuition shown, though some training programs may cover these additional expenses.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction
- Topic A: Course Objectives
- Topic B: Certification Options
- Topic C: Introduction to Key Concepts
Unit 2: Underlying Competencies
- Topic A: Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Topic B: Behavioral Characteristics
- Topic C: Business Knowledge
- Topic D: Communication Skills
- Topic E: Interaction Skills
- Topic F: Tools and Technology
Unit 3: Elicitation
- Topic A: Prepare for Elicitation
- Topic B: Conduct Elicitation
- Topic C: Confirm Elicitation Results
- Topic D: Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Topic E: Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Unit 4: Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Topic A: Trace Requirements
- Topic B: Maintain Requirements
- Topic C: Prioritize Requirements
- Topic D: Assess Requirements Changes
- Topic E: Approve Requirements
Unit 5: Perspectives
- Topic A: The Agile Perspective
- Topic B: The Business Intelligence Perspective
- Topic C: The Information Technology Perspective
- Topic D: The Business Architecture Perspective
- Topic E: The Business Process Management Perspective
Unit 6: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Topic A: Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Topic B: Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- Topic C: Plan Business Analysis Governance
- Topic D: Plan Business Analysis Information Management
- Topic E: Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Unit 7: Strategy Analysis
- Topic A: Analyze Current State
- Topic B: Define Future State
- Topic C: Assess Risks
- Topic D: Define Change Strategy
Unit 8: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Topic A: Specify and Model Requirements
- Topic B: Verify Requirements
- Topic C: Validate Requirements
- Topic D: Define Requirements Architecture
- Topic E: Define Design Options
- Topic F: Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
Unit 9: Solution Evaluation
- Topic A: Measure Solution Performance
- Topic B: Analyze Performance Measures
- Topic C: Assess Solution Limitations
- Topic D: Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Topic E: Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
