15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- Project Managers working in Agile environments
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches
- Process Analysts and Business Process Professionals
- Product and Delivery Team Members
- IT and Digital Transformation Professionals
- Functional Consultants
- Quality Assurance and Testing Professionals
- Professionals transitioning from traditional to Agile business analysis
- Organizations adopting Agile and seeking stronger requirements practices
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles of Agile and Lean
- Master the new responsibilities of a Business Analyst in an Agile team
- Learn to write effective user stories and acceptance criteria
- Develop skills in product backlog management
- Facilitate requirements workshops and collaborative sessions
- Learn to use visual modeling techniques in an Agile context
- Understand the importance of the Product Owner role
- Prepare for and participate in Agile ceremonies
- Bridge the communication gap between business and technology
- Deliver continuous value through incremental releases
About the Course
The Agile for Business Analysts Training Course equips business analysts with the practical skills needed to operate effectively in Agile environments. Participants will learn how to adapt traditional business analysis techniques to Agile ways of working, collaborate with cross-functional teams, understand customer needs, and translate business requirements into clear, actionable user stories.The course focuses on requirements discovery, stakeholder engagement, backlog management, prioritization, acceptance criteria, process modelling, Agile documentation, and continuous feedback. Participants will also explore how Business Analysts can contribute to Scrum, Kanban, and other Agile delivery approaches while helping teams maximize customer and business value.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The history and principles of the Agile Manifesto
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Workshop 1.2:
The difference between Agile and Waterfall
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Workshop 1.3:
The role of Lean thinking in Agile
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Workshop 1.4:
Understanding the core values of an Agile team
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Workshop 1.5:
Embracing continuous improvement
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Workshop 2.1:
Shifting from a project-centric to a product-centric view
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Workshop 2.2:
The BA as a value enabler
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Workshop 2.3:
The new relationship with stakeholders
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Workshop 2.4:
Collaborating with the Product Owner
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Workshop 2.5:
The importance of a T-shaped skill set
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Workshop 3.1:
Moving beyond traditional requirements documents
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Workshop 3.2:
Understanding the "just-in-time" approach
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Workshop 3.3:
The concept of a user story
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Workshop 3.4:
Writing effective user stories with a clear purpose
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Workshop 3.5:
Techniques for slicing user stories
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Workshop 4.1:
The three Cs of a user story: Card, Conversation, Confirmation
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Workshop 4.2:
Writing effective acceptance criteria
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Workshop 4.3:
The use of Gherkin syntax
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Workshop 4.4:
The importance of the INVEST principle
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Workshop 4.5:
Best practices for refining user stories
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Workshop 5.1:
Understanding the role of the product backlog
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Workshop 5.2:
Techniques for prioritizing the backlog
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Workshop 5.3:
Grooming and refining the backlog
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Workshop 5.4:
The role of the BA in backlog management
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Workshop 5.5:
The use of different prioritization methods (MoSCoW, etc.)
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Workshop 6.1:
The purpose and format of Sprint Planning
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Workshop 6.2:
The Daily Scrum: keeping it short and effective
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Workshop 6.3:
The Sprint Review: demonstrating value to stakeholders
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Workshop 6.4:
The Sprint Retrospective: continuous improvement
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Workshop 6.5:
The BA's role in each ceremony
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Workshop 7.1:
The importance of face-to-face communication
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Workshop 7.2:
Facilitating workshops and brainstorming sessions
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Workshop 7.3:
Using techniques like story mapping
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Workshop 7.4:
The role of the BA in creating a shared understanding
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Workshop 7.5:
Engaging with difficult stakeholders
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Workshop 8.1:
Introduction to BDD and its benefits
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Workshop 8.2:
Writing BDD specifications with Gherkin
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Workshop 8.3:
The collaboration between the BA, developer, and tester
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Workshop 8.4:
The use of living documentation
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Workshop 8.5:
How BDD can improve quality and clarity
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Workshop 9.1:
Using visual models to communicate requirements
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Workshop 9.2:
Techniques like user story mapping
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Workshop 9.3:
Creating process flows and data diagrams in an Agile context
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Workshop 9.4:
The use of wireframes and mockups
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Workshop 9.5:
The value of a shared visual language
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Workshop 10.1:
The relationship between the BA and the Product Owner
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Workshop 10.2:
Supporting the Product Owner in their role
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Workshop 10.3:
The importance of a shared vision
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Workshop 10.4:
Helping the Product Owner manage stakeholder expectations
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Workshop 10.5:
The BA as a trusted advisor
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Workshop 11.1:
Understanding key Agile metrics
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Workshop 11.2:
The use of burn-down and burn-up charts
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Workshop 11.3:
Measuring team velocity
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Workshop 11.4:
Reporting progress to stakeholders
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Workshop 11.5:
The importance of transparency
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Workshop 12.1:
The challenges of scaling Agile
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Workshop 12.2:
An overview of frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, and Nexus
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Workshop 12.3:
The role of the BA in a scaled Agile environment
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Workshop 12.4:
How to manage dependencies between teams
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Workshop 12.5:
The importance of a holistic view of the product
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Workshop 13.1:
The role of the BA in promoting Agile values
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Workshop 13.2:
Helping the team and stakeholders adapt to change
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Workshop 13.3:
Identifying and addressing impediments
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Workshop 13.4:
Building a culture of learning and experimentation
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Workshop 13.5:
The importance of being a servant leader
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Workshop 14.1:
Analyzing real-world Agile projects
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Workshop 14.2:
Role-playing exercises with a development team
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Workshop 14.3:
Collaborative problem-solving sessions
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Workshop 14.4:
Applying key concepts to practical situations
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Workshop 14.5:
Sharing and learning from peer experiences
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Workshop 15.1:
An overview of popular Agile project management tools
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Workshop 15.2:
Using tools for backlog management and collaboration
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Workshop 15.3:
Selecting the right tools for your team
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Workshop 15.4:
Integrating different systems and platforms
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Workshop 15.5:
Best practices for tool usage
