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Institute of Project Management

Business Analyst Course (PMI-PBA)

via Institute of Project Management

Overview

Whether you’re a business analyst, product owner, or an individual who manages requirements, your skills are in demand across various industries. This PMI® Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) course equips you to master analysing requirements, understanding stakeholder needs, and maximising business value, empowering you to excel in product business analytics.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Business Analysis
    • Definition and Role of Business Analysis
    • Understanding the Various Project Methodologies
    • Project Management Institute’s (PMI)® Code of Ethics
  • Needs Assessment (18% of the Exam)
    • Identifying Business Problems or Opportunities
    • Developing Solutions Scope Statement and Business Case
    • Defining Value Proposition and Project Goals
    • Identifying Stakeholders and Understanding their Values
  • Planning (22% of the Exam)
    • Establishing Business Analysis Activities
    • Strategy for Requirements Traceability
    • Requirements Management Plan Preparation
    • Requirements Change Control and Communication Processes
    • Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria Definition
  • Analysis (35% of the Exam)
    • Eliciting and Identifying Requirement
    • Analysing, Decomposing, and Elaborating Requirements
    • Evaluating Options and Capabilities for Decision-Making
    • Allocating Requirements and Creating a Baseline
    • Obtaining Stakeholder Consensus and Sign-off
    • Defining Requirements Specifications and Validating using Tools
    • Detailing Business Metrics and Acceptance Criteria
  • Traceability and Monitoring (15% of the Exam)
    • Tracking Requirement Status and Relationships
    • Monitoring Requirement Lifecycle
    • Updating Requirements Status and Communicating Changes
    • Communicating Requirements Information with Stakeholders
    • Managing Requirement Changes and Evaluating Impacts
  • Evaluation (10% of the Exam)
    • Validating Solutions Test Results against Acceptance Criteria
    • Analysing and Resolving Solution Gap Analysis
    • Obtaining Stakeholder Sign-off for Deployment
    • Using Valuation Techniques to Assess Solution Performance
  • PMI-PBA® Exam Tips and Techniques
    • Exam Structure and Format Overview
    • Exam Application Guidance
    • Practical Tips for Answering Exam Questions Successfully

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