Advanced Business Analysis (35 IIBA® PDUs)
What you'll learn
- 35 IIBA PDUs (17 hours of video + 18 hours of reading, tests, and case studies)
- Deep understanding of business analysis
- More than 50 business analysis techniques with examples and case studies
- All six BA knowledge areas
- Five BA perspectives
- Best practices and common pitfalls
- Practice IIBA CBAP(r) exam (120 questions)
- Get prepared for IIBA CBAP(r) exam
Requirements
- Having some previous business analysis experience will help (and is a must for taking the certification exam) but is not required to start the course.
Description
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In the course, we will follow the structure of the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and will discuss it in detail and augment with real-life examples from different industries, mock applications and walk-throughs.
This course will help you build a holistic understanding of business analysis knowledge areas, learn all the techniques from the BABOK Guide, and form an opinion on what good business analysis looks like.
The knowledge gained in the course will help you prepare for a much sought for certification - Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®). You will get the theory and practical skills to apply business analysis in a variety of contexts. Business analysis offers a variety of skills that can be easily transferrable- you will benefit from them as a project manager, a change manager, an operations specialist, an architect or a strategist.
As a bonus, you will get CBAP® sample exam questions with detailed explanations of the answers to test your knowledge before going for a real exam.
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This course will offer:
Detailed explanation of business analysis knowledge areas, soft skills, and perspectives.
Overview and examples of all 50 business analysis techniques from the BABOK® Guide
Case studies of examples and practical applications of selected techniques
Examples and practical explanations of sometimes complicated definitions from the BABOK® Guide and other resources
A way to systematize your experience and bring it into a common BA method through IIBA® Core Concept Model™ and the BABOK® knowledge areas
Quizzes with detailed explanations of the answers to check your knowledge
Additional reading materials to further deepen your knowledge.
A sample set of CBAP® exam questions with detailed explanations of answers to prepare for the exam
A way to earn a few extra PDUs/CDUs online: this course has been reviewed by IIBA experts and qualifies for 35 development units.
An official IIBA Endorsed Education Provider certificate of completion in addition to the standard Udemy certificate.
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The course is 100% aligned with the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) - the key standard explaining the business analysis profession. Created by the IIBA, it is probably the best and most comprehensive guide into all the knowledge areas, hard and soft skills required to become a successful business analyst.
In addition to the Guide, IIBA offers a set of professional certifications for business analysis professionals:
The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ (ECBA™) which tests foundational knowledge on how to approach business analysis according to the BABOK® Guide
The Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) which recognises your 2 - 3 years of experience and tests the ability to take on larger and or more complex project responsibilities
The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) which tests your extensive (5+ years) business analysis experience and in-depth knowledge of the profession. The CBAP® recipients are recognised as the leading, senior members of the BA community.
This course provides with enough information to pass any level of certification above, and is specifically designed for the hardest and most rewarding level - Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®).
But more importantly, it will help you become a better business analyst.
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Who this course is for:
- Aspiring and experienced business analysts
- Business analysts preparing for IIBA CBAP(r) certification exam
- Other professionals who may benefit from business analysis skills (e.g. project managers, UX designers, change managers etc.)
- Line managers and business analysis practice leaders
Instructors
Igor is a seasoned business analyst and a BA team manager with experience in the fields of e-commerce, content management, customer service, and software development.
His areas of expertise include Business Analysis, Project Management, Business process management, Enterprise Architecture, Quality Management, and Agile.
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In addition to being an active practitioner, Igor has been teaching and mentoring business analysts and helped dozens of people get certified or achieve their career goals.
Igor is a frequent speaker at business analysis conferences (such as IIBA Australia Chapter's BA professional day), meetups and other events and is a volunteer facilitator for IIBA study groups.
Igor is an owner and editor-in-chief of Analyst's corner, a medium publication about business analysis and enterprise architecture.
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In his professional career, Igor has been leading business analysis and process management teams at cybersecurity, consulting and retail organisations.
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Formal Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business process modelling and optimisation
- Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)
- Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA®- CBDA)
- Certificate in Cybersecurity Analysis (IIBA®-CCA)
- Agile Analysis Certification (IIBA®-AAC)
Igor also has a list of qualifications in ISO 9000, ISO 31000, ITIL, Agile and industry specific certificates.
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