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:
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Grasp the core concepts and principles of business analysis.
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Utilize various techniques to analyze business needs and define solutions.
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Elicit, document, and manage business requirements effectively.
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Improve analytical and critical thinking skills to solve complex business problems.
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Prepare for the CBAP certification exam.
Targeted Audience:
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Experienced business analysts seeking CBAP certification.
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Project managers involved in business analysis activities.
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IT professionals transitioning into business analysis roles.
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Business professionals aiming to enhance their analysis skills.
Program Outlines:
Unit 1:
Introduction to Business Analysis:
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The role of business analysis in organizations and its value.
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The fundamental concepts and terminology in business analysis.
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Develop skills in planning and monitoring business analysis activities.
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Approaches to identify and analyze stakeholders and their needs.
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Familiarize with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide.
Unit 2:
Elicitation and Collaboration:
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Explore various techniques for eliciting requirements from stakeholders.
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The steps required to plan and conduct effective workshops.
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Develop skills in conducting interviews to gather information.
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How to document and confirm elicitation results.
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Enhance collaboration and communication skills with stakeholders.
Unit 3:
Requirements Life Cycle Management:
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Methods for tracing requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop techniques for prioritizing requirements based on business value.
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Manage changes to requirements effectively.
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Ensure that requirements are validated and meet the business needs.
Unit 4:
Strategy Analysis and Solution Evaluation:
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Tools to identify and analyze the business needs and goals.
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Processes involved in developing compelling business cases to justify solutions.
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How to assess and mitigate risks associated with solutions.
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Develop skills in evaluating solutions to ensure they meet business requirements.
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Techniques for measuring and analyzing the performance of implemented solutions.
Unit 5:
CBAP Exam Preparation and Review:
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Overview of the Certification Exam Structure.
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Key Topics and Areas of Focus for the Exam.
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Sample Questions and their Potential Answers.
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Resources and Materials for Effective Exam Preparation.