2379B - Business Analysis Essentials II
Course Description
Get ready to drill deeper into the world of business analysis (BA). In this second micro-credential course, you’ll apply more of what you learned about the basics of business analysis. This newly-designed, practical, and career-focused course will address the essential knowledge and skills employers need from their business analysis professionals. Topics such as Agile Business Analysis, Best Practices in Requrements Delivery, Software Testing, Core Competencies of the BA will be covered in this course along with latest industry trends and how they impact the BA job market. Practical assignments and exercises instead of exams, let you apply and hone your skills with real-life problems and situations.
NEW AS of FALL 2024 TERM - Become a Student Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) for a student fee of $65 USD. We suggest you purchase this membership directly from IIBA® because it includes digital copies of the required course textbooks for this course (and other BA courses). The required texts are: the guide to The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOKTM) Version 3, and the Agile Extension to the BABOKTM Guide Version 2.
Within 4-6 weeks of successfully completing this course, you will receive your micro-credential indicating achievement of the outlined learning outcomes and competencies/skills. Micro-credentials are tamper proof, verifiable, blockchain-based and 100% digital. They can be shared on social media, including LinkedIn and Facebook, embedded in websites or downloaded as PDFs.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this micro course, you'll be able to:
- Use business analysis best practices to effectively contribute in a BA role.
- Select the most appropriate techniques for the situation at hand to deliver requirements and solutions that meet business needs.
- Apply BA knowledge and skills as a member of a multi-disciplinary solution design and delivery team, regardless of whether the initiative uses a Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid approach.
- Develop analytical and problem-solving skills that will enhance your value in whatever organization you serve.
- Prepare for success in the business analysis field and lay the foundation for further certifications.
Competencies/skills developed in this micro course include:
- Agile Business Analysis
- Strategy Analysis
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
- Solution Evaluation
Notes
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Eligible learners may apply to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) for this micro-credential. You can find more information on our Financial Aid page.
This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.
This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in
- Advanced Business Analysis : Required Courses
- Advanced Business Process Management : Micro Course Set
- Business Analysis : Micro Course Set