Business Analysis (BA)

Attend one of our classes listed below to prepare to sit for a Business Analysis (BA) certification.

Business Analysis is the practice of enabling change by defining business needs and opportunities and recommending solutions that deliver value. A Business Analyst drives change through strategy analysis, requirements analysis and design definition, solution evaluation, and facilitating collaboration. We offer a 4-day (or 8-evening) instructor-in-the-room course designed to help you prepare for either the Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) or Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) certification exam. This class will meet the education requirement to sit for these exams. This course conforms to and aligns with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Guide version 3.0 of the IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis). (Certification exam fee and book fee are not included in the class price shown. However, these fees may be paid for you if you are doing a long training program.)

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

• Topic A: Trace Requirements
• Topic B: Maintain Requirements
• Topic C: Prioritize Requirements
• Topic D: Assess Requirements Changes
• Topic E: Approve Requirements

• 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 & 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