15 Topics
5 Days
75 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
- PMO Professionals
- IT and Technology Professionals
- Solution Architects
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Agile Practitioners
- Scrum Masters
- Change Management Professionals
- Consultants
- Project Team Members
- Professionals preparing for the PMI-PBA® certification examination
Session Objectives
- Understand the core concepts and principles of business analysis
- Master the five domains of business analysis as defined by PMI
- Effectively conduct a needs assessment and identify business problems
- Plan and execute a comprehensive business analysis approach
- Elicit, analyze, and document requirements from stakeholders
- Trace and monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle
- Evaluate and validate proposed solutions
- Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
- Use various tools and techniques for business analysis
- Prepare for and pass the PMI-PBA certification exam
About the Course
The Certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques required to effectively perform business analysis throughout the project and programme lifecycle. The course provides comprehensive preparation for professionals seeking the PMI-PBA® certification while strengthening their practical ability to identify business needs, manage requirements, engage stakeholders, and evaluate solutions.
Participants will explore the key areas of business analysis, including needs assessment, stakeholder engagement, requirements planning and management, requirements analysis, and solution evaluation. Through practical exercises, case studies, scenario-based discussions, and examination preparation activities, learners will develop the competencies needed to connect business needs with successful project outcomes.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 75 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
The role and value of a business analyst
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Workshop 1.2:
The relationship between business analysis and project management
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Workshop 1.3:
Key concepts and terminology in business analysis
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Workshop 1.4:
An overview of the PMI-PBA certification and exam
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Workshop 1.5:
The five domains of business analysis
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Workshop 2.1:
Conducting a needs assessment and business case development
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Workshop 2.2:
Identifying and documenting business problems and opportunities
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Workshop 2.3:
Defining the scope of the business analysis effort
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Workshop 2.4:
Feasibility studies and return on investment (ROI) analysis
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Workshop 2.5:
Formulating a business analysis plan
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Workshop 3.1:
Planning the business analysis approach
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Workshop 3.2:
Identifying and engaging project stakeholders
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Workshop 3.3:
Defining the business analysis activities and deliverables
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Workshop 3.4:
Managing business analysis performance
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Workshop 3.5:
The importance of a stakeholder communication plan
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Workshop 4.1:
Techniques for eliciting requirements (e.g., interviews, workshops)
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Workshop 4.2:
Preparing for and conducting elicitation sessions
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Workshop 4.3:
Documenting and confirming elicitation results
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Workshop 4.4:
The use of various elicitation tools
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Workshop 4.5:
Best practices for effective communication with stakeholders
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Workshop 5.1:
Categorizing and prioritizing requirements
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Workshop 5.2:
Structuring and modeling requirements
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Workshop 5.3:
Creating data flow diagrams and process models
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Workshop 5.4:
Writing clear and concise requirements specifications
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Workshop 5.5:
Validating and verifying requirements
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Workshop 6.1:
The importance of requirements traceability
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Workshop 6.2:
Creating a requirements traceability matrix
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Workshop 6.3:
Monitoring requirements throughout the project lifecycle
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Workshop 6.4:
Change control for requirements
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Workshop 6.5:
Managing requirements conflicts and changes
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Workshop 7.1:
Evaluating the readiness of a solution for implementation
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Workshop 7.2:
Conducting a post-implementation benefits analysis
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Workshop 7.3:
Validating the solution against business requirements
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Workshop 7.4:
The role of the business analyst in testing
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Workshop 7.5:
Measuring and reporting on solution performance
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Workshop 8.1:
Using various tools for business analysis
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Workshop 8.2:
An overview of modeling languages (e.g., BPMN, UML)
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Workshop 8.3:
Decision analysis and decision trees
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Workshop 8.4:
Process mapping and value stream mapping
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Workshop 8.5:
Mind mapping and brainstorming techniques
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Workshop 9.1:
Advanced stakeholder analysis and engagement
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Workshop 9.2:
Managing conflicting stakeholder interests
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Workshop 9.3:
Building strong relationships with project sponsors
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Workshop 9.4:
Facilitating group decision-making
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Workshop 9.5:
Resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions
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Workshop 10.1:
The importance of a requirements management plan
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Workshop 10.2:
Version control and configuration management for requirements
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Workshop 10.3:
Using a requirements management tool
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Workshop 10.4:
Communicating requirements to the project team
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Workshop 10.5:
Ensuring requirements are aligned with business goals
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Workshop 11.1:
The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment
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Workshop 11.2:
User stories and product backlogs
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Workshop 11.3:
The concept of just-in-time analysis
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Workshop 11.4:
Adapting business analysis techniques for Agile projects
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Workshop 11.5:
Collaborating with a Scrum team
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Workshop 12.1:
The fundamentals of business process management
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Workshop 12.2:
Techniques for analyzing and improving processes
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Workshop 12.3:
Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
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Workshop 12.4:
Business process re-engineering
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Workshop 12.5:
The connection between processes and requirements
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Workshop 13.1:
Understanding business architecture and enterprise models
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Workshop 13.2:
Conducting a business case analysis
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Workshop 13.3:
The importance of strategic alignment
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Workshop 13.4:
Identifying and assessing organizational capabilities
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Workshop 13.5:
The role of enterprise analysis in large-scale projects
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Workshop 14.1:
Advanced communication and listening skills
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Workshop 14.2:
Facilitating effective meetings and workshops
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Workshop 14.3:
Presentation skills for business analysts
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Workshop 14.4:
The art of negotiation and influence
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Workshop 14.5:
Creating clear and impactful reports
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Workshop 15.1:
The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
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Workshop 15.2:
Maintaining professionalism and integrity
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Workshop 15.3:
Ethical considerations in business analysis
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Workshop 15.4:
The importance of objectivity and transparency
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Workshop 15.5:
Managing confidential information
