Certified Business Analyst

Certified Business Analyst

Overview
Why Attend

This in-depth course is designed for business analysts seeking to elevate their professional skills according to the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) standards. Grounded in the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK®), which includes the core tenets of business analysis, this course aims to equip participants with a robust understanding of the industry's best practices. Participants will gain insights into a broad spectrum of business analysis practices, including business analysis planning and monitoring, elicitation and collaboration, requirements life cycle management, strategy analysis, and solution evaluation. Participants who fully attend this course and pass the final test on the last training day will receive their certificate of attendance. This course is worth 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs).

Course Methodology

This course is designed to offer an immersive and interactive learning experience. It employs a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application to ensure participants understand not just the 'what' but also the 'why' and 'how' of business analysis. With the help of case studies derived from actual business scenarios, each module introduces fundamental concepts through engaging presentations and group discussions. This dynamic approach enables participants to practically apply their theoretical knowledge, fostering a deep understanding and application of business analysis principles.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Define the foundational principles of business analysis and explain their value within an organizational context
  • Identify project stakeholders and apply various elicitation techniques to gather requirements
  • Evaluate requirements to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with project goals
  • Analyze potential solutions against pre-defined criteria to ensure optimal project outcomes
  • Design actionable strategies and monitoring systems for project implementation
Target Audience

This course is designed for aspiring business analysts who wish to enter the field of business analysis and for existing business analysts who want to upgrade their skills and formalize their knowledge. In addition, this course benefits team leaders who interact with business analysts and benefit from a better understanding of business analysis to improve project outcomes.

Target Competencies
  • Stakeholder management
  • Applying elicitation techniques
  • Requirements evaluation
  • Requirements management
  • Solution evaluation
  • Performance monitoring
Course Outline
  • Foundations of Business Analysis
    • Introduction to business analysis
    • Guiding principles and best practices
    • The value proposition of business analysis
    • Skills and competencies
    • Ethics and professionalism
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Elicitation
    • Stakeholder identification
    • Elicitation techniques overview
    • Selecting the proper technique
    • Recording and documenting elicited requirements
    • Managing stakeholder expectations
  • Requirements Evaluation and Validation
    • Introduction to requirement quality
    • Feasibility analysis
    • Alignment with project goals
    • Requirement validation techniques
    • Requirement changes and management
  • Solution Analysis and Selection
    • Gap analysis
    • Solution evaluation techniques
    • Solution selection criteria
    • Recommendation development
    • Stakeholders buy-in
  • Strategy Design and Monitoring for Implementation
    • Strategy formulation
    • Monitoring mechanisms
    • Feedback loops
    • Risk management in implementation
    • Closing projects
Schedule & Fees

Dates & fees

20 - 24 Sep, 2026
USD 3,300
20 - 24 Sep, 2026
USD 3,300
1 - 5 Nov, 2026
USD 3,300
1 - 5 Nov, 2026
USD 3,300
20 - 24 Dec, 2026
USD 3,300
20 - 24 Dec, 2026
USD 3,300
31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027
USD 3,300
31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027
USD 3,300
21 - 25 Mar, 2027
USD 3,300
21 - 25 Mar, 2027
USD 3,300
2 - 6 May, 2027
USD 3,300
2 - 6 May, 2027
USD 3,300
20 - 24 Jun, 2027
USD 3,300
20 - 24 Jun, 2027
USD 3,300
1 - 5 Aug, 2027
USD 3,300
1 - 5 Aug, 2027
USD 3,300
19 - 23 Sep, 2027
USD 3,300
19 - 23 Sep, 2027
USD 3,300
31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027
USD 3,300
31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027
USD 3,300
19 - 23 Dec, 2027
USD 3,300
19 - 23 Dec, 2027
USD 3,300

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