IQBBA Foundation Level - preparation for the certification exam

Basic knowledge of the IT product life cycle
Knowledge of nomenclature used in software development and IT project implementation.

Level
2/3

Addressed to
System and business analysts, product owners, business owners.
Software and systems engineers.
Individuals planning to advance their careers in the direction of system/business analysis.
Testers, QA, people responsible for quality assurance of information systems and software.
IT managers and management consultants who want to gain basic knowledge and fundamental understanding of the business analysis area.

Goals
To familiarize participants with business analysis processes and techniques according to IQBBA.
To familiarize participants with the nomenclature used in the area of business analysis.
To prepare for the IQBBA Foundation Level certification exam.

Advantages
Training provided by an expert with several years of experience in the IT industry and broad knowledge of IT processes, additionally holding a binding position in the structures of the IQBBA organization for many years and one of the main authors of the IQBBA certification program.
Theory supported by project practice - relating the topics discussed to real project situations.
Analysis of sample exam questions with indication of important aspects for passing the exam.

Fundamentals of Business Analysis 

• Terms and definitions. 
• The role of the business analyst. 
• Overview of business analysis activities. 
• Competencies. 

Definition of strategy. 

• Internal analysis. 
• External analysis. 
• Stakeholder identification. 
• Solution proposal and analysis. 
• Project initialization. 

Managing the business analysis process. 

• Approaches to business analysis. 
• Communication 
• Products. 
• Tools and techniques 

Requirements engineering in business analysis. 

• Requirements development. 
• Requirements management 
• Tools and techniques 

Solution evaluation and optimization

• Solution evaluation
• Optimization