In the complex world of projects, bridging the gap between business needs and project delivery is the hallmark of a successful professional. This "Strategic Vision: Certified Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Training Course" is a comprehensive program meticulously designed to prepare business analysis practitioners for the PMI-PBA certification exam. This course provides a deep dive into the discipline, equipping you with the skills to effectively define business requirements, shape project outcomes, and ensure that solutions truly meet organizational objectives. With a focus on practical application and real-world scenarios, this training is your definitive pathway to validating your expertise and advancing your career.

This 10-day intensive program will immerse you in the five domains of business analysis as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). You will learn how to master needs assessment, planning, analysis, tracing, and monitoring. The curriculum goes beyond exam preparation, focusing on developing your ability to facilitate stakeholder communication, manage requirements, and drive effective collaboration across teams. By the end of this course, you will not only be ready to confidently sit for the PMI-PBA exam, but you will also possess a robust toolkit to become an invaluable asset in any project or organization.

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• Business Analysts
• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Requirements Analysts
• Systems Analysts
• Product Owners
• Process Improvement Professionals
• Business Architects
• Solution Architects
• Team Leads

Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts and principles of business analysis
• Master the five domains of business analysis as defined by PMI
• Effectively conduct a needs assessment and identify business problems
• Plan and execute a comprehensive business analysis approach
• Elicit, analyze, and document requirements from stakeholders
• Trace and monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Evaluate and validate proposed solutions
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations
• Use various tools and techniques for business analysis
• Prepare for and pass the PMI-PBA certification exam

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Business Analysis

• The role and value of a business analyst
• The relationship between business analysis and project management
• Key concepts and terminology in business analysis
• An overview of the PMI-PBA certification and exam
• The five domains of business analysis

Module 2: Needs Assessment

• Conducting a needs assessment and business case development
• Identifying and documenting business problems and opportunities
• Defining the scope of the business analysis effort
• Feasibility studies and return on investment (ROI) analysis
• Formulating a business analysis plan

Module 3: Business Analysis Planning

• Planning the business analysis approach
• Identifying and engaging project stakeholders
• Defining the business analysis activities and deliverables
• Managing business analysis performance
• The importance of a stakeholder communication plan

Module 4: Requirements Elicitation

• Techniques for eliciting requirements (e.g., interviews, workshops)
• Preparing for and conducting elicitation sessions
• Documenting and confirming elicitation results
• The use of various elicitation tools
• Best practices for effective communication with stakeholders

Module 5: Requirements Analysis and Design

• Categorizing and prioritizing requirements
• Structuring and modeling requirements
• Creating data flow diagrams and process models
• Writing clear and concise requirements specifications
• Validating and verifying requirements

Module 6: Traceability and Monitoring

• The importance of requirements traceability
• Creating a requirements traceability matrix
• Monitoring requirements throughout the project lifecycle
• Change control for requirements
• Managing requirements conflicts and changes

Module 7: Solution Evaluation

• Evaluating the readiness of a solution for implementation
• Conducting a post-implementation benefits analysis
• Validating the solution against business requirements
• The role of the business analyst in testing
• Measuring and reporting on solution performance

Module 8: Tools and Techniques

• Using various tools for business analysis
• An overview of modeling languages (e.g., BPMN, UML)
• Decision analysis and decision trees
• Process mapping and value stream mapping
• Mind mapping and brainstorming techniques

Module 9: Stakeholder Management

• Advanced stakeholder analysis and engagement
• Managing conflicting stakeholder interests
• Building strong relationships with project sponsors
• Facilitating group decision-making
• Resolving conflicts and negotiating solutions

Module 10: Requirements Management

• The importance of a requirements management plan
• Version control and configuration management for requirements
• Using a requirements management tool
• Communicating requirements to the project team
• Ensuring requirements are aligned with business goals

Module 11: Agile Business Analysis

• The role of the business analyst in an Agile environment
• User stories and product backlogs
• The concept of just-in-time analysis
• Adapting business analysis techniques for Agile projects
• Collaborating with a Scrum team

Module 12: Business Process Management

• The fundamentals of business process management
• Techniques for analyzing and improving processes
• Identifying bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Business process re-engineering
• The connection between processes and requirements

Module 13: Enterprise Analysis

• Understanding business architecture and enterprise models
• Conducting a business case analysis
• The importance of strategic alignment
• Identifying and assessing organizational capabilities
• The role of enterprise analysis in large-scale projects

Module 14: Communication and Facilitation

• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Facilitating effective meetings and workshops
• Presentation skills for business analysts
• The art of negotiation and influence
• Creating clear and impactful reports

Module 15: Ethics and Professionalism

• The PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Maintaining professionalism and integrity
• Ethical considerations in business analysis
• The importance of objectivity and transparency
• Managing confidential information

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.