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Business Analysis Training Courses

Training for Today's Business Analyst

Today's Business Analyst has taken a more important role in the advancement of quality software development projects than ever before. More than a requirements documenter, today's BA is required to understand and be competent in knowledge areas such as:

Requirements Engineering, Requirements Management, Requirements Development, Requirements Change Control, Requirements Traceability, Requirements Verification, and Validation
Business Processes and Business Process Management, Data Discovery, and Data Modeling
Business Process Automation, Process Improvement, and Process Re-Engineering
Risk Analysis, Planning and Software Development Methods, Processes and Techniques, Solution Testing Techniques and Methods, and Enterprise Analysis

LearnQuest has crafted a core curriculum of strategically aligned customizable courses designed to cover all of the above necessary skills. For more information about Business Analysis training, or to speak with an Account Manager about your training needs, call us at 877-206-0106 or email Info@LearnQuest.com.

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The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit association dedicated to the growing field of Business Analysis. Created in 2003, the objectives of the Institute are to develop and maintain professional standards for all aspect of the Business Analysis field. They advocate for certification of Business Analysts and accredit training and professional development providers. The IIBA has become the leading world-wide hub for exchange of information and communication for all people and subject pertaining to the BA field. LearnQuest is a Charter Endorsed Education provider of the IIBA.

Business Analysis Training Courses

These courses helps the student develop critical business analysis skills such as the software development lifecycle, effective communication skills, the identification, elicitation, documentation, management and verification of requirements, visual modeling and requirement validation. Those individuals who desire to participate in a software development project as a Business Analyst or wish to begin the first steps towards preparation for the Business Analyst certification should take these courses.

Course #	Course Name	Duration
BACS-100	Introduction to Business Analysis Training This Business Analysis course is designed to provide key fundamental concepts of Business Analysis. The course provides an initial foundation of knowledge which prepares the student for advanced Business Analysis topics. The course includes discussions of the who, what, how and why of the Business Analyst role and includes such critical skills as: effective Business Analyst communication methods, gathering, documenting, managing and transmitting requirements, the unified process, work products, use cases in a nutshell, UML modeling of use cases, activity diagrams and risk mitigation. Those individuals who desire to participate in a software development project as a Business Analyst or wish to begin the first steps towards preparation for the Business Analyst certification should take this training course. This training course is designed to be 50% to 75% exercises and discussions depending on the needs and experience of the class participants, and on the number of class days being taught. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 19.5 CDU credits.	3 days
BACS-105	Business Requirements Workshop Training This Business Requirements course is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of requirements development concepts. Beginning with an overview of requirement concepts, students gain understanding of requirement levels and types, requirements flow, characteristics of good requirements, writing good requirements and requirements elicitation techniques, including visual modeling. In a combined lecture and workshop laden format, students will learn about the various concepts and techniques, as well as how and when to apply them to reduce requirement errors during projects. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 26 CDU credits.	4 days
BACS-115	Use Case Workshop Training This Use Case course is designed to provide students with a hands-on introduction to building Use Case documents, Use Case models, and Use Case diagrams. The Use Case Workshop training focuses on creating an initial Use Case model that will evolve and adapt as the workshop progresses. Introductory concepts will be discussed, including an introduction to UML and visual modeling, starting a Use Case model, identifying actors, and then adding associations. The workshop will build on the introduction by providing practical techniques to writing essential and subsequent detailed Use Cases. Students will also be invited to come to class prepared to build Use Cases to manage client specific requirements. This will assure that participants will be able to apply training to everyday projects immediately upon returning to work. This portion of the class can be customized based on client needs. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 19.5 CDU credits.	3 days
BACS-120	Data Modeling for the Business Analyst Training This Data Modeling course is designed to provide a foundation for the practical application of the basic data modeling techniques commonly utilized by Business Analysts. Utilizing a combination of lecture, examples and lab exercises, the students are guided through the philosophy, use and creation of the Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram and Entity Relationship Diagram. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 13 CDU credits.	2 days
BACS-125	Business Process Modeling Training This is an experiential, hands-on course designed to provide key fundamental concepts of Business Process Modeling. This Business Process Modeling course provides an initial foundation of knowledge, which prepares the student for advanced Business Process Modeling topics. This Business Process Modeling training includes discussions on the value of modeling systems, the process of building models, Business Process Modeling Business Process Modeling Notation, Context Diagramming, Functional Decomposition with data flow modeling, and model verification and validation. This training course is designed to be 50% to 75% exercises and discussions depending on the needs and experience of the class participants, and on the number of class days being taught. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 19.5 CDU credits.	3 days
BACS-130	Fundamentals of Testing for Business Analysts Training This Testing course introduces the business analysts to the phases of testing and validation in an information systems project. Students will learn the role of the business analysts in the testing process, see how business requirements become the foundation for testing cases and test plans, and learn how to develop and execute effective tests. An overview of project management for testing and quality assurance is also part of this training course. In a combined lecture and workshop format, students will be able to apply these concepts in a series of related exercises that enable them to create and refine the various artifacts of testing.	3 days
BACS-145	Preparation for the CBAP® Certification Exam Training This Preparation for the CBAP® Certification Exam course is designed to provide students with preparation for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)’s Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) certification. This certification helps Business Analysts get the most out of their experience and demonstrate their expertise within the BA profession. This 3 day course will help you prepare and successfully complete the CBAP® certification. By the end of this training course, you will have a thorough understanding of The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) Knowledge Areas that defines the responsibilities and skills of a Business Analyst. It explains some of the industry's best practices associated with analysis and provides the knowledge to apply the basic framework for analyzing business problems as outlined by the BABOK® 2.0. Students will be required to complete homework assignments and simulated exams to enable active participation throughout this training course. This training course is in compliance with BABOK® 2.0 and will help you meet the eligibility criteria of 21 hours of professional development to be eligible for the CBAP® certification.	3 days
BACS-150	Business Requirements Workshop using Rational Requirements Composer Training This Business Requirements course is designed to provide students with an introduction to requirements management and requirements development concepts. Beginning with an overview of project phases and software development lifecycle, the student is taken through the essential process of requirements management such as requirements documentation, change management, requirements traceability and the role of the BA in the process. In the requirements development process, students gain understanding of requirement levels and types, requirements flow, characteristics of good requirements, writing good requirements and requirements elicitation techniques. In a combined lecture and workshop format, students will learn about the concepts and techniques, and apply them through creating the relevant artifacts, learning how to customize the approach and artifacts to fit their organization’s needs. This training course is designed to leverage IBM Rational Requirements Composer in the creation of the requirements management artifacts. You will gain experience in utilizing Requirements Composer for creating, validating and collaborating in the creation and management of requirements and associated artifacts. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 32.5 CDU credits.	5 days
BACS-155	Enterprise Analysis Training Enterprise Analysis is the set of related activities, techniques and skills that allow the Business Analyst to fully identify the business area, the business need, problem or opportunity. Additionally, it provides the basis to develop, define and analyze potential solutions, justify the investment and resources necessary to implement the necessary solution. This training course aligns with the v2.0 BABOK® Guide. This training course is endorsed by the IIBA® and offers 19.5 CDU credits.	3 days
OOBA-100	Planning, Risk and Estimation for Business Analysts Using OO Concepts and Use Cases Training Planning, Risk and Estimation for Business Analysts will give the student the step-by-step methodology for successful application of Object Oriented techniques to Business Analysis. By learning and applying these OO techniques, the student will dramatically improve his/her ability to deliver quality Analysis on time and in budget. By appropriately applying the OO process and business re-use techniques, up to 60% of each application developed can be used in future projects, saving even more time and money. Course Materials Provided: • Course Manual • Book – “Now Discover Your Strengths” • Supplemental materials on CD o Project Information o Foundation – a publication on the nature and setup on reuse libraries o Installable html Unified Process application with examples – this can be used as a template for developing a custom Unified Process o Unified Process templates o Estimation application o Estimation with Use Cases book by Jon Porter o Exam questions	3 days
WEB-106	Business Analysis Overview Training As corporations strive to discover the ways and means to build better products, the role and expectations of the Business Analyst have dramatically increased. At the core of understanding Requirements Engineering, Business Analysts today are also expected to have knowledge and understanding of the following: • Business Process Management • Business Process Modeling • Risk Analysis • Enterprise Analysis • Problem Solution • Communication Acting as a Customer Liaison, the Business Analyst in today’s market is faced with needing a vast and diverse set of skills, techniques and knowledge.	1 hour