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CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE BUSINESS ANALYST
This course explores the BA role, core BA functions, and the BABOK. Practical tasks and
techniques are presented to equip the BA with the skills and knowledge required to practice
all the Knowledge Areas of the BABOK, from identifying potential future projects to validating
implemented solutions.
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PLAN, MANAGE, AND COMMUNICATE REQUIREMENTS
This course examines the role of the business analyst (BA) in the Requirements Planning
and Management and Requirements Communication Knowledge Areas of the Business
Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). Practical tasks and techniques are presented to equip
the BA with the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage requirements activities
and to communicate requirements to stakeholders effectively.
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CERTIFIED BUSINESS ANALYST PROFESSIONAL (CBAP) EXAM PREP
The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) offers the CBAP® certification to those
with at least five years of professional experience in the field of business analysis. This
intensive exam preparation course provides an in-depth review of the six knowledge areas
included in the exam. Demonstrations and practice quizzes reinforce the concepts and
provide the framework for a personalized study plan for exam success.
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MODEL AND DOCUMENT YOUR PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
This course builds upon the associated tasks and techniques introduced in its prerequisite,
Core Competencies for the Business Analyst by exploring the core functions of the business
analyst in the context of Requirements Analysis and Documentation, a variety of techniques
for performing analysis, and ways to overcome challenges when applying these techniques
in real world business situations.
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ANALYZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION
This course explores the business analysis practices employed as projects are proposed,
approved, implemented, and measured against business objectives. Throughout the course,
practical tasks and techniques are presented to equip the business analyst with the skills
and knowledge to identify, understand, and prioritize problems and opportunities; determine
the risks and exposures to the business; investigate alternatives and select those that best
align with the organization’s goals; relate these decisions so that effective decisions can be
made with respect to the entire project portfolio; manage projects for value; and track project
benefits.
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ASSURE QUALITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS WITH ASSESSMENT AND VALIDATION
This course explores the business analysis practices employed to assure the development
of quality business solutions. Throughout the course, practical tasks and techniques are
presented to equip the business analyst with the skills and knowledge to work with project
stakeholders and team members to facilitate solution selection; ensure traceability of design
and test deliverables to requirements; ensure the usability of the solution; support quality
assurance and quality control processes; support the solution’s implementation;
communicate the solution’s effects; and conduct post implementation reviews.
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APPLY BUSINESS ANALYSIS TO ITERATIVE PROJECTS
This course examines the role of the business analyst (BA) in iterative projects that apply a
range of process rigor, from disciplined to agile. Practical tasks and techniques are
effectively on iterative development projects. Students learn to identify and analyze This
course examines the role of the business analyst (BA) in iterative projects that apply a
stakeholder perspectives, write problem statements, assess risks, develop and prioritize
range of process rigor, from disciplined to agile. Practical tasks and techniques are use
cases, estimate and plan iterations, accommodate and assess change, and develop
presented to equip the BA with the skills and knowledge required to perform the BA role
story-based tests. Students also explore the characteristics and applicability of many current
iterative and agile methodologies in use today.
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WRITE EFFECTIVE USE CASES
This course examines use case analysis in depth, addressing why, how, when, and by
whom use cases are used during the project life cycle. Practical tasks and techniques are
presented to equip the BA with skills and knowledge required to develop an initial use case
diagram, determine conceptual business objects, develop detailed use case descriptions
with alternate and exception flows, model extend and include relationships, add
supplemental information including priorities, non-behavioral requirements, and business
rules, and organize the wealth of requirements-related information captured by the complete
set of use cases.
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UNCOVER THE STRENGTHS OF OBJECT MODELS
This course examines object modeling in depth, addressing why, how, when, and by whom
object models are used during the project life cycle. After exploring fundamental concepts of
object-oriented analysis (including classes, objects, abstraction, encapsulation, modularity,
and information hiding), practical tasks and techniques are presented to equip the BA with
skills and knowledge required to elicit and document requirements from stakeholders via
object model properties including associations, multiplicities, generalizations, aggregations,
business rules, operations, and attributes. The relationships between object diagrams and
behavioral diagrams are explored, as the student reconciles requirements stemming from
structural and behavioral models and assesses the consistency and completeness of the
models in preparation for the transition to design.
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CERTIFICATE IN APPLIED BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Certificate in Applied Business Analysis is a comprehensive program aimed to equip the
business analyst (BA) with the skills and knowledge to perform the BA role effectively
throughout the project life cycle. With sessions that run in on Saturdays over ten weeks,
participants have the opportunity to learn practical tasks and techniques and immediately
apply them within the classroom and within their places of work. The material in the program
is directed at both the novice looking to enter the field and the self-taught veteran looking to fill
gaps in his or her skills or knowledge. Participants of the program come from many
disciplines such as information technology, health care, telecommunications, financial and
retail services.
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COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ELICIT REQUIREMENTS
This course builds upon the associated tasks and techniques introduced in its prerequisite,
Core Competencies for the Business Analyst by exploring the commonly used techniques for
eliciting requirements, the applicability of each technique, the steps required to prepare and
execute each technique, and methods to overcome common challenges associated with
each technique.
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