Business Analysis for Project Managers and IT Analysts (PMI-PBA Certification)

Achieve project success and career advancement by mastering business analysis with our PMI-PBA Certification course, designed for project managers and IT analysts.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Identify key business analysis tasks for project success.

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Prepare comprehensively for the PMI-PBA® exam.

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Understand the five core business analysis domains.

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Complete all steps of the PMI-PBA® application process.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 5 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Business Analysts
  • Project Managers
  • IT Analysts
  • Certification Candidates

Description

This course provides an in-depth review of the business analysis knowledge, skills, and tasks as discussed in the PMI business analysis standard Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide. The material within this course provides a solid overview of the activities commonly performed by those fulfilling the business analysis role on programs and projects. The content of this course is fully aligned to the definition of the business analysis practice as detailed within the role delineation survey completed for PMI in 2013. The course is intended to prepare students who are interested in taking the PMI-PBA® exam.

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Course Outline

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Module 1: Business Analysis Overview

  1. Definition of business analysis

  2. Business analysis as a core competency for project success

  3. PMI’s increased focus on business analysis

  4. The project manager and business analyst relationship

  5. The knowledge and skills business analysts require

  6. Types of requirements

Module 2: The PMI-PBA® Certification Process

  1. The difference between a professional certificate and professional certification

  2. The value of professional certification

  3. Eligibility requirements for the PMI-PBA®

  4. The PMI-PBA® application process

  5. The PMI-PBA® exam process

Module 3: Needs Assessment

  1. The Importance of Needs Assessment

  2. Identify Problem or Opportunity

  3. Analyze the Situation

  4. Assess Current State

  5. Recommend Action to Address Business Needs

  6. Assemble the Business Case

Module 4: Business Analysis Planning

  1. The Importance of Planning for Business Analysis

  2. Conduct a Stakeholder Analysis

  3. Define the Business Analysis Process

  4. Plan the Business Analysis Work

  5. Create the Business Analysis Plan & Gain Approval

Module 5: Requirements Elicitation

  1. The Importance of Requirements Elicitation

  2. Plan for Elicitation

  3. Prepare for Elicitation

  4. Conduct Elicitation

  5. Document Elicitation Results

Module 6: Requirements Analysis

  1. The Importance of Requirements Analysis

  2. Plan for Analysis

  3. Model & Refine Requirements

  4. Document Solution Requirements

  5. Validate/Verify/Approve Requirements

Module 7: Traceability and Monitoring

  1. The Importance of Traceability & Monitoring

  2. Approving Requirements

  3. Baselining Requirements

  4. Monitoring Requirements

  5. Managing Requirements Changes

Module 8: Solution Evaluation

  1. The Importance of Solution Evaluation

  2. Plan for Solution Evaluation

  3. Validate the Solution

  4. Evaluate Acceptance Criteria

  5. Facilitate Go/No Go Decision

  6. Obtain Signoff on the Solution

  7. Evaluate Long Term Performance

Module 9: Studying Techniques

  1. Studying Techniques

  2. Technique Definitions

  3. Technique Categories

  4. Estimating time for Studying Techniques

Module 10: Preparing for the Exam

  1. Developing a Study Plan

  2. Preparing for the Exam

  3. Reference Materials

  4. Wrap-up

Appendix

  1. Mock Questions/Answers

  2. Glossary of Terms

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