Certified Business Analysis Professional

Overview:

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

The Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) certification recognizes expertise in business analysis and problem-solving within organizations. It focuses on advanced skills for identifying business needs, recommending solutions, and driving organizational success through effective analysis and strategic decision-making. This training program is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of business analysis principles, techniques, and best practices, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in their roles and drive business success.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

•  Grasp the core concepts and principles of business analysis.

•  Utilize various techniques to analyze business needs and define solutions.

•  Elicit, document, and manage business requirements effectively.

•  Improve analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.

•  Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare for the CBAP certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• Experienced business analysts seeking CBAP certification.

• Project managers involved in business analysis activities.

• IT professionals transitioning into business analysis roles.

• Business professionals aiming to enhance their analysis skills.

Program Outlines:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Business Analysis:

•  Understand the role of business analysis in organizations and its value.

•  Learn the fundamental concepts and terminology in business analysis.

•  Develop skills in planning and monitoring business analysis activities.

•  Identify and analyze stakeholders and their needs.

•  Familiarize with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide.

Unit 2:

Elicitation and Collaboration:

• Explore various techniques for eliciting requirements from stakeholders.

• Learn how to plan and conduct effective workshops.

• Develop skills in conducting interviews to gather information.

• Understand how to document and confirm elicitation results.

• Enhance collaboration and communication skills with stakeholders.

Unit 3:

Requirements Life Cycle Management:

• Learn methods for tracing requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

• Develop techniques for prioritizing requirements based on business value.

• Understand how to manage changes to requirements effectively.

• Ensure that requirements are validated and meet the business needs.

• Explore best practices for documenting requirements.

Unit 4:

Strategy Analysis and Solution Evaluation:

• Identify and analyze the business needs and goals.

• Learn how to develop compelling business cases to justify solutions.

• Understand how to assess and mitigate risks associated with solutions.

• Develop skills in evaluating solutions to ensure they meet business requirements.

• Learn techniques for measuring and analyzing the performance of implemented solutions.

Unit 5:

CBAP Exam Preparation and Review:

• Overview of the Certification Exam Structure.

• Key Topics and Areas of Focus for the Exam.

• Sample Questions and their Potential Answers.

• Resources and Materials for Effective Exam Preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.