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About the Course:This course provides an in-depth review of the business analysis knowledge, skills, and tasks as discussed in the PMI business analysis standard Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide. The material within this course provides a solid overview of the activities commonly performed by those fulfilling the business analysis role on programs and projects. The content of this course is fully aligned with the definition of the business analysis practice as detailed within the role delineation survey completed for PMI in 2013. This course is intended to prepare students interested in taking the PMI-PBA® exam.Learning Objectives:Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:Identify the business analysis tasks discussed in Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice GuideState the importance of the five business analysis domains covered by the PMI-PBA®Assess readiness for taking the PMI-PBA®Prepare effectively for the examIdentify other sources to assist in preparing for the PMI-PBA®Complete the application processTarget Audience:Practitioners who have been performing business analysis for at least three yearsCertification prospects who are planning to take the PMI-PBA® exam in the next 3-6 monthsStudents who desire to learn more about the PMI-PBA® certification exam and processAny Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP®) considering obtaining a BA certification from PMIPrerequisites:Before taking this course, students should fulfill the Project Management Institute (PMI®) requirements for business analysis and general project experience. We recommend students read about these requirements in the PMI-PBA® Handbook.This course provides 48 of the required 35 contact hours to fulfill the PMI business analysis training requirements. In addition, we offer many other PM and BA courses that earn PMI PDUs to meet the full 35 hours requirement.A separate application to take the PMI-PBA® examination is required.We recommend students read the PMI-PBA® Handbook and PMI-PBA® Examination Content Outline prior to the course.For maximum preparation value, students should be prepared to take the PMI-PBA® exam within 3 months of completing the prep course.PMI-PBA Course Outlines:Module 1: Business Analysis OverviewDefinition of business analysisBusiness analysis as a core competency for project successPMI's increased focus on business analysisThe project manager and business analyst relationshipThe knowledge and skills business analysts requireTypes of requirementsModule 2: The PMI-PBA® Certification ProcessThe difference between PMP & PBA professional certificationsThe value of PBA professional certificationEligibility requirements for the PMI-PBA®The PMI-PBA® application processThe PMI-PBA® exam processModule 3: Needs AssessmentThe Importance of Needs AssessmentIdentify the Problem or OpportunityAnalyze the SituationAssess Current StateRecommend Action to Address Business NeedsAssemble the Business CaseModule 4: Business Analysis PlanningThe Importance of Planning for Business Analysis PlanningConduct a Stakeholder AnalysisDefine the Business Analysis ProcessPlan the Business Analysis WorkCreate the Business Analysis Plan & Gain ApprovalModule 5: Requirements ElicitationThe Importance of Requirements ElicitationPlan for ElicitationPrepare for ElicitationConduct ElicitationDocument Elicitation ResultsModule 6: Requirements AnalysisThe Importance of Requirements AnalysisPlan for AnalysisModel & Refine RequirementsDocument Solution RequirementsValidate/ Verify/ Approve RequirementsModule 7: Traceability and MonitoringThe Importance of Traceability & MonitoringApproving RequirementsBaselining RequirementsMonitoring RequirementsManaging Requirements ChangesModule 8: Solution EvaluationThe Importance of Solution EvaluationPlan for Solution EvaluationValidate the SolutionEvaluate Acceptance CriteriaFacilitate Go/No Go DecisionObtain Signoff on the SolutionEvaluate Long Term PerformanceModule 9: Studying TechniquesStudying TechniquesTechnique DefinitionsTechnique CategoriesEstimating Time for Studying TechniquesModule 10: Preparing for the ExamDeveloping a Study Plan for PMI-PBA ExamPreparing for the ExamReference MaterialsWrap-upAppendixMock Questions/AnswersGlossary of Terms

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