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Course Description

Want to become a business analyst? This practical, and career-focused course will address the essential knowledge and skills employers need from business analysis professionals. Topics such as Requirements Management, Agile, Process Modeling, Decision Modeling, and Business Cases will be covered along with other core competencies. Practical assignments and a group project, instead of exams, let you apply and hone your skills with real-life problems and situations.

NEW AS of FALL 2024 -  Become a Student Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) with proof of course registration. 
We recommend you purchase the IIBA® Student Membership (fee $65 USD) directly from IIBA® once you’ve registered in this course. Membership includes digital copies of the required course textbooks for this course (and other BA courses). The required texts are: The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOKTM) Version 3, and the Agile Extension to the BABOKTM Guide Version 2. Additionally, there are many other benefits of student membership. To purchase the student membership through the IIBA® website, you will require either your Transaction Receipt or your Confirmation of Registration. Review the IIBA FAQ New Student Membership but please disregard the student membership eligibility requirements as U of T School of Continuing Studies (SCS) learners will be granted student membership by using one of the two SCS course registration confirmations identified above. 

Learning Outcomes

  • 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 your organization.
  • Prepare for success in the business analysis field and lay the foundation for further certifications.

Notes

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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

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Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 06, 2026
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
M
Time
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 06, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $799.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for subsequent review. Webinars are scheduled for 1.5 hours on Mondays from 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM ET. However, there may be some variability in length due to the course content covered. 

No class on Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 12, 2026. A pre-recorded will be made available by the instructor.

Course Access:

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email. Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review. Webinar dates are not yet posted, please refer back to the website two weeks prior to the start of your course. For technical requirements, please go here.

Process:

  1. Register at least 4 days prior to the course start to receive course access and course materials before the course commencement. You will receive course login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email. Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.
  2. NEW AS of FALL 2024 TERM -  Become a Student Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)  with proof of course registration.
  • We recommend you purchase the IIBA® Student Membership (fee $65 USD) directly from IIBA® once you’ve registered in this course. Membership includes digital copies of the required course textbooks for this course (and other BA courses). The required texts are: The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOKTM) Version 3, and the Agile Extension to the BABOKTM Guide Version 2. Additionally, there are many other benefits of student membership. To purchase the student membership through the IIBA® website, you will require either your Transaction Receipt or your Confirmation of Registration. Review the IIBA FAQ New Student Membership but please disregard the student membership eligibility requirements as U of T School of Continuing Studies (SCS) learners will be granted student membership by using one of the two SCS course registration confirmations identified above. 
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Sep 21, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Type
Online
Dates
Sep 21, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Sep 22, 2026 to Dec 08, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $799.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors

Section Notes

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for subsequent review. Webinars are scheduled for 1.5 hours on Tuesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET. However, there may be some variability in length due to the course content covered. 

Course Access:

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email. Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.

This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review. Webinar dates are not yet posted, please refer back to the website two weeks prior to the start of your course. For technical requirements, please go here.

Process:

  1. Register at least 4 days prior to the course start to receive course access and course materials before the course commencement. You will receive course login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email. Go here for information on when you will receive your access information.
  2. NEW AS of FALL 2024 TERM -  Become a Student Member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)  with proof of course registration.
  • We recommend you purchase the IIBA® Student Membership (fee $65 USD) directly from IIBA® once you’ve registered in this course. Membership includes digital copies of the required course textbooks for this course (and other BA courses). The required texts are: The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOKTM) Version 3, and the Agile Extension to the BABOKTM Guide Version 2. Additionally, there are many other benefits of student membership. To purchase the student membership through the IIBA® website, you will require either your Transaction Receipt or your Confirmation of Registration. Review the IIBA FAQ New Student Membership but please disregard the student membership eligibility requirements as U of T School of Continuing Studies (SCS) learners will be granted student membership by using one of the two SCS course registration confirmations identified above. 
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