15 Topics
10 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Program Managers
- Requirements Analysts
- Systems Analysts
- Product Owners
- Process Improvement Professionals
- Business Architects
- Solution Architects
- Team Leads
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
In the complex world of projects, bridging the gap between business needs and project delivery is the hallmark of a successful professional. This "Strategic Vision: Certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Training Course" is a comprehensive program meticulously designed to prepare business analysis practitioners for the PMI-PBA certification exam. This course provides a deep dive into the discipline, equipping you with the skills to effectively define business requirements, shape project outcomes, and ensure that solutions truly meet organizational objectives. With a focus on practical application and real-world scenarios, this training is your definitive pathway to validating your expertise and advancing your career.
This 10-day intensive program will immerse you in the five domains of business analysis as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). You will learn how to master needs assessment, planning, analysis, tracing, and monitoring. The curriculum goes beyond exam preparation, focusing on developing your ability to facilitate stakeholder communication, manage requirements, and drive effective collaboration across teams. By the end of this course, you will not only be ready to confidently sit for the PMI-PBA exam, but you will also possess a robust toolkit to become an invaluable asset in any project or organization.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The role and value of a business analyst
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Subtopic 1.2:
The relationship between business analysis and project management
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Subtopic 1.3:
Key concepts and terminology in business analysis
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Subtopic 1.4:
An overview of the PMI-PBA certification and exam
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Subtopic 1.5:
The five domains of business analysis
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Subtopic 2.1:
Conducting a needs assessment and business case development
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Subtopic 2.2:
Identifying and documenting business problems and opportunities
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Subtopic 2.3:
Defining the scope of the business analysis effort
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Subtopic 2.4:
Feasibility studies and return on investment (ROI) analysis
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Subtopic 2.5:
Formulating a business analysis plan
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Subtopic 3.1:
Planning the business analysis approach
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Subtopic 3.2:
Identifying and engaging project stakeholders
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Subtopic 3.3:
Defining the business analysis activities and deliverables
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Subtopic 3.4:
Managing business analysis performance
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Subtopic 3.5:
The importance of a stakeholder communication plan
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Subtopic 4.1:
Techniques for eliciting requirements (e.g., interviews, workshops)
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Subtopic 4.2:
Preparing for and conducting elicitation sessions
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Subtopic 4.3:
Documenting and confirming elicitation results
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Subtopic 4.4:
The use of various elicitation tools
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Subtopic 4.5:
Best practices for effective communication with stakeholders
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Subtopic 5.1:
Categorizing and prioritizing requirements
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Subtopic 5.2:
Structuring and modeling requirements
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Subtopic 5.3:
Creating data flow diagrams and process models
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Subtopic 5.4:
Writing clear and concise requirements specifications
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Subtopic 5.5:
Validating and verifying requirements
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Subtopic 6.1:
The importance of requirements traceability
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Subtopic 6.2:
Creating a requirements traceability matrix
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Subtopic 6.3:
Monitoring requirements throughout the project lifecycle
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Subtopic 6.4:
Change control for requirements
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Subtopic 6.5:
Managing requirements conflicts and changes
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Subtopic 7.1:
Evaluating the readiness of a solution for implementation
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Subtopic 7.2:
Conducting a post-implementation benefits analysis
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Subtopic 7.3:
Validating the solution against business requirements
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Subtopic 7.4:
The role of the business analyst in testing
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Subtopic 7.5:
Measuring and reporting on solution performance
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Subtopic 8.1:
Using various tools for business analysis
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Subtopic 8.2:
An overview of modeling languages (e.g., BPMN, UML)
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Subtopic 8.3:
Decision analysis and decision trees
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Subtopic 8.4:
Process mapping and value stream mapping
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Subtopic 8.5:
Mind mapping and brainstorming techniques
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Subtopic 9.1:
Advanced stakeholder analysis and engagement
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Subtopic 9.2:
Managing conflicting stakeholder interests
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Subtopic 9.3:
Building strong relationships with project sponsors
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Subtopic 9.4:
Facilitating group decision-making
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Subtopic 9.5:
Resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions
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Subtopic 10.1:
The importance of a requirements management plan
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Subtopic 10.2:
Version control and configuration management for requirements
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Subtopic 10.3:
Using a requirements management tool
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Subtopic 10.4:
Communicating requirements to the project team
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Subtopic 10.5:
Ensuring requirements are aligned with business goals
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Subtopic 11.1:
The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment
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Subtopic 11.2:
User stories and product backlogs
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Subtopic 11.3:
The concept of just-in-time analysis
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Subtopic 11.4:
Adapting business analysis techniques for Agile projects
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Subtopic 11.5:
Collaborating with a Scrum team
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Subtopic 12.1:
The fundamentals of business process management
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Subtopic 12.2:
Techniques for analyzing and improving processes
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Subtopic 12.3:
Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
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Subtopic 12.4:
Business process re-engineering
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Subtopic 12.5:
The connection between processes and requirements
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Subtopic 13.1:
Understanding business architecture and enterprise models
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Subtopic 13.2:
Conducting a business case analysis
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Subtopic 13.3:
The importance of strategic alignment
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Subtopic 13.4:
Identifying and assessing organizational capabilities
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Subtopic 13.5:
The role of enterprise analysis in large-scale projects
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Subtopic 14.1:
Advanced communication and listening skills
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Subtopic 14.2:
Facilitating effective meetings and workshops
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Subtopic 14.3:
Presentation skills for business analysts
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Subtopic 14.4:
The art of negotiation and influence
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Subtopic 14.5:
Creating clear and impactful reports
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Subtopic 15.1:
The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
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Subtopic 15.2:
Maintaining professionalism and integrity
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Subtopic 15.3:
Ethical considerations in business analysis
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Subtopic 15.4:
The importance of objectivity and transparency
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Subtopic 15.5:
Managing confidential information
