Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) Certification Exam Prep Course Overview

Certainly! Below are the minimum required prerequisites for successfully undertaking training in the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® course:

• Basic understanding of business analysis concepts and the role of business analysts within projects.
• General awareness of project management principles and how business analysis activities relate to project success.
• Familiarity with the types of requirements (business, stakeholder, solution, and transition requirements) and the basic process of gathering and analyzing them.
• Some experience with or exposure to business analysis techniques and tools used for eliciting, analyzing, and documenting requirements.
• Basic knowledge of key business analysis documentation such as the business case, stakeholder analysis, and requirements documentation.
• An understanding of the importance of traceability and monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Willingness to engage in group discussions, exercises, and case studies to apply the learned concepts in a practical setting.

Please note that while these are the minimum prerequisites, having some practical experience in a business analysis or related role will enhance your understanding and ability to apply the course concepts effectively.

Target Audience for PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®

The PMI-PBA® course equips professionals with business analysis skills to improve project success rates.

• Business Analysts

  
  

• Project Managers

  
  

• Product Managers

  
  

• Consultants

  
  

• Process Improvement Specialists

  
  

• Systems Analysts

  
  

• IT Professionals

  
  

• Project Team Members

  
  

• Quality Assurance Specialists

  
  

• Functional Managers

  
  

• Operations Managers

  
  

• Change Management Professionals

  
  

• Anyone aspiring to enter business analysis or enhance their understanding of the field

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes: This PMI-PBA® course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective business analysis, focusing on requirements management and evaluation of business solutions.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the role and importance of business analysis in project management and its impact on the success of projects and organizations.
• Learn the process of conducting a needs assessment to identify business problems or opportunities and assess the current state of an organization.
• Develop the ability to assemble and present a compelling business case to support recommended actions for addressing business needs.
• Gain skills in planning business analysis activities, including stakeholder analysis and the creation of a business analysis plan.
• Master the techniques for eliciting, analyzing, and documenting requirements to ensure they align with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Acquire the ability to trace and monitor requirements throughout the project lifecycle, managing changes and maintaining alignment with business goals.
• Understand the relationships and dependencies between requirements and how to manage and approve them effectively.
• Learn to evaluate potential solutions against defined criteria, validate solution results, and facilitate the decision-making process for solution implementation.
• Ensure the ability to evaluate the long-term performance of implemented solutions and manage their replacement or phase-out when necessary.
• Prepare for the PMI-PBA® certification exam by understanding the exam content and practicing with relevant tools and techniques.