COURSE SYNOPSIS

This course introduces the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). The purpose of this course is to examine the profession of a business analyst from a corporate perspective, to provide an overview of the education and certification process, and to highlight the BA areas of emphasis as defined by the IIBA.

BABOK REFERENCE

This course addresses and expands Section 1.3.

COURSE OUTLINE

This course will present the responsibilities of a Business Analyst at three levels: Entry, Skilled, and Senior. This will be accomplished by examining typical responsibilities and the skills that are required to be successful. This information will be presented within the context of position descriptions and the Systems Development Life Cycle. The purpose of this course is to communicate and create a specific understanding of the role of the BA within development activities.

TOPICS

• TBD

OUTCOMES

The student understands the position responsibilities of a Business Analyst as defined by the IIBA. This understanding occurs in the context of both waterfall and agile methodologies.

LOGISTICS

• Class duration is ½ day, no workshop
• Instructional materials are provided
• This course is also offered as in-house training and may be combined with other courses.

PREREQUISITES

• None

AUDIENCE

• Information Technology Management
• Software Development Project Managers
• Product Managers and Product Implementation Teams
• End User Project Managers
• Business Analysts
• Information Technology Managers & Supervisors
• System Developers and Project Team Members
• Consultants and Project Auditors