This in-depth course is designed for business analysts seeking to elevate their professional skills according to the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)…
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
2026 Schedule & Fees
There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.