To successfully undertake training in the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA) course, participants should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• A basic understanding of business processes and the role of business analysis within an organization.
• Some practical experience in a business analysis role, which could include tasks like requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, or business process improvement.
• Familiarity with general business and IT terminology to facilitate understanding of the concepts presented in the BABOK® Guide.
• Good communication skills, as business analysis involves interacting with stakeholders and effectively documenting and presenting findings.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities to understand complex business challenges and propose viable solutions.
• Willingness to learn and adapt, as the course will cover a range of techniques and knowledge areas that may be new to the student.

Please note that while these prerequisites are recommended, individuals with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to developing their business analysis skills are encouraged to join the course.

Target Audience for Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)

The CCBA certification course is designed for professionals seeking expertise in business analysis to enhance their career prospects.

• Business Analysts seeking formal recognition of their expertise
• Project Managers overseeing business analysis teams
• Consultants offering business analysis solutions
• Product Managers defining customer needs and business solutions
• Process Improvement Specialists aiming to streamline business processes
• Systems Analysts needing to understand business requirements
• Quality Assurance (QA) Specialists validating business requirements
• Product Owners managing backlogs and stakeholder expectations in Agile environments
• IT Professionals transitioning into business analysis roles
• Change Management Professionals facilitating business transformation
• Team Leaders wanting to understand business analysis for better project outcomes
• Functional Managers leading teams that contribute to business analysis activities
• Trainers and Coaches in the field of business analysis and project management

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Certification of Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

Gain proficiency in business analysis with the CCBA course, covering key concepts, techniques, and competencies essential for effective business solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the purpose and structure of the BABOK® Guide, establishing a foundation for best practices in business analysis.
• Grasp the core concepts of business analysis, including the Business Analysis Core Concept Model™ and the classification of requirements.
• Develop skills to effectively plan and monitor business analysis activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Master elicitation and collaboration techniques to accurately gather and confirm business requirements, enhancing stakeholder communication.
• Learn to manage the requirements life cycle, including tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, assessing changes, and gaining approval of requirements.
• Analyze current business states, define future states, assess risks, and formulate strategies for change to guide successful business transformations.
• Enhance abilities in requirements analysis and design definition, ensuring solutions meet business needs and deliver expected value.
• Evaluate solution performance through measurement and analysis, recommending improvements to maximize benefits and overcome limitations.
• Strengthen underlying competencies such as analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interaction skills critical for business analysts.
• Explore a variety of analysis techniques and perspectives, including Agile, Business Intelligence, and Business Process Management, to adapt to different project environments.