PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PBA) Certification Preparation

• General understanding of project management principles
• Experience in business analysis practices

Audience

• Business analysts
• Project managers

Project Management Institute - Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) is a certification used to recognize an individual's expertise in business analysis on projects and programs.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level business analysts who wish to learn the tools and techniques of business analysis and to prepare for the PMI-PBA exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Learn the tools, techniques, and practices of business analysis as outlined by PMI.
• Master the five domains of business analysis.
• Develop practical skills for identifying stakeholders' needs, managing requirements, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Understand the PMI-PBA certification process and prepare for the certification exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction to PMI-PBA Certification

• Overview of PMI-PBA certification
• Benefits of certification
• Exam eligibility and application process

The Role of the Business Analyst

• Understanding the business analyst’s role in projects
• Collaboration with project managers and stakeholders
• The relationship between business analysis, project management, and product management

Needs Assessment

• Identifying problem or opportunity
• Assessing current state and desired future state
• Conducting feasibility studies
• Developing business case

Planning

• Planning business analysis approach
• Stakeholder engagement strategies
• Business analysis information management and communication

Analysis

• Elicitation techniques and requirements gathering
• Requirements analysis and modeling techniques
• Prioritizing and verifying requirements

Traceability and Monitoring

• Traceability and its importance
  Monitoring requirements
  Managing changes to requirements

Evaluation

• Solution evaluation and validation
• Assessing solution performance
• Ensuring stakeholder satisfaction

PCMM in Business Analysis

• Introduction to PCMM
• Overview of PCMM maturity levels
• Impact of PCMM on business analysis practice
• Integrating PCMM with business analysis processes

Exam Preparation and Study Strategies

• Review of key concepts and domains
• Strategies and tips for taking the exam

Business Analysis Tools and Techniques

• Overview of popular business analysis tools
• Practical applications and best practices

Summary and Next Steps