Advanced Course on Business Analysis Exam Preparation

Introduction:

This advanced course is designed for individuals aiming to excel in business analysis exams, such as the IIBA’s CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) or PMI-PBA (Professional in Business Analysis) certification. The curriculum delves deeply into the methodologies, frameworks, and tools essential for business analysis, ensuring participants are well-prepared to tackle the exam with confidence and proficiency.

Targeted Groups:

• Experienced business analysts are seeking certification.
• Project managers and team leads want to deepen their understanding of business analysis.
• Professionals in related fields are aiming to transition into a business analysis role.
• Individuals aiming to enhance their career prospects through recognized certifications.

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course, the participants will be able to:

• The master core of business analysis concepts and methodologies.
• Apply best practices in business analysis to real-world scenarios.
• Analyze and model business processes effectively.
• Develop detailed business requirements and documentation.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for business analysis.
• Prepare thoroughly for the CBAP or PMI-PBA exams.

Targeted Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving.
• Requirements Analysis and Documentation.
• Business Process Modeling.
• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement.
• Solution Evaluation and Validation.
• Project Management Integration.

Course Content:

Unit 1: Introduction to Business Analysis:

• Definition and Importance of Business Analysis.
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Business Analyst.
• Key Concepts and Principles.
• Overview of Business Analysis Certification Exams.
• Exam Preparation Strategies and Tips.

Unit 2: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring:

• Planning Business Analysis Work.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis.
• Business Analysis Governance.
• Information Management.
• Performance Improvement.

Unit 3: Elicitation and Collaboration:

• Elicitation Techniques and Best Practices.
• Collaborative Techniques and Tools.
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations.
• Communication Skills for Business Analysts.
• Documenting Elicitation Results.

Unit 4: Requirements Life Cycle Management:

• Tracing and Prioritizing Requirements.
• Maintaining and Managing Requirements.
• Assessing Requirement Changes.
• Approving Requirements.
• Configuration Management.

Unit 5: Strategy Analysis:

• Business Needs Assessment.
• Defining Business Problems and Opportunities.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• Developing Business Cases.
• Feasibility Studies and Solution Assessment.

Unit 6: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition:

• Specifying and Modeling Requirements.
• Verifying and Validating Requirements.
• Defining Assumptions and Constraints.
• Defining Solution Options.
• Analyzing Potential Value.

Unit 7: Solution Evaluation:

• Measuring Solution Performance.
• Analyzing Performance Measures.
• Assessing Solution Limitations.
• Recommending Actions to Increase Solution Value.
• Evaluating Organizational Readiness.

Unit 8: Business Process Management:

• Understanding Business Processes.
• Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN).
• Process Improvement Techniques.
• Analyzing and Redesigning Processes.
• Tools for Business Process Management.

Unit 9: Tools and Techniques for Business Analysis:

• Software Tools for Business Analysis.
• Techniques for Data Analysis and Visualization.
• Prototyping and Simulation.
• Use Case Modeling.
• Decision Analysis.

Unit 10: Exam Preparation and Practice:

• Overview of Exam Format and Structure.
• Study Plans and Resources.
• Practice Questions and Mock Exams.
• Time Management Strategies.
• Stress Management Techniques.