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Business Analysis Essentials

Business Analysis Essentials

Description:

In the Business Analysis Essentials course, you will be introduced to the techniques, methodologies and concepts of Business Analysis using the International Institute of Business Analysis^TM (IIBA^®) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^®(BABOK^® Guide) Version 3.0.

Topics Include:

Why requirements are important
Types of requirements
Underlying competencies for Business Analysts
Strategy Analysis Knowledge Area
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Knowledge Area
Elicitation and Collaboration Knowledge Area
Requirements Life Cycle Management Knowledge Area
Requirements Analysis and Design Definition Knowledge Area
Solution Evaluation Knowledge Area
The BA curriculum

Who Should Enroll:

Current and aspiring business analysts
Executives and managers
Project managers
Programmers

Learning Outcomes:

Why requirements and the BA role are important to project success
The BA's role and responsibilities
The BABOK^® Guide knowledge areas
The competencies needed to become an effective business analyst
How to identify different types of requirements
How to select a project approach

Continuing Education Hours:

Project Management Institute: 6.5 PDUs-Ways of Working

International Institute of Business Analysis: 6 CDUs

Continuing Education Units: .65 CEUs

Applies Towards Certificates:

Business Analysis Certificate Program

Discounts:

Save $655 by registering for the Business Analysis Certificate Program, a series of seven courses (including this one) that can be taken in any order. The registration cost for the certificate program is $4,490, while the cost to register for all seven courses separately is $5,145.

Textbook Information:

It is recommended, but not required, that students purchase International Institute of Business Analysis^TM (IIBA^®) A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^® (BABOK^® Guide), version 3.

Additional Information:

The workshop includes material from the International Institute of Business Analysis^TM (IIBA^®) Agile Extension to the BABOK^® Guide and A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^® (BABOK^®Guide).

This course may be taken as one of seven classes in the Business Analysis Certificate Program. Sign up to view our on-demand information session about the certificate program. Meet the two instructors, learn about all of the business analysis courses and discover how the certificate program aligns with your career goals.

UT Austin Gold Seal Certificate:

If you did not register for the Business Analysis Certificate Program bundle but you are still interested in receiving your UT Austin Gold Seal Certificate, you may still be able to obtain it. You have three years to complete the certificate, starting from the start date of your first class. If you would like to find out if previously-taken courses count towards the certificate requirements, please reach out to your Enrollment and Success Coordinator at tecmgmt@austin.utexas.edu. We will present you with your certificate after your final class.

The Center for Professional Education is an Endorsed Education Provider of the IIBA^® (EEP # E48092). IIBA^®, the IIBA^® logo, BABOK^® Guide and Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^® are registered trademarks owned by International Institute of Business Analysis. These trademarks are used with the express permission of International Institute of Business Analysis.