Introduction to Business Analysis (IIBA - ECBA)

A day in the life of a business analyst

In this Introduction to Business Analysis course, we're going to talk about some of the foundational concepts related to business analysis.

First, we're going to look at business analysis and what it is, what a business analyst does, and some of the core concepts related to working in this field. Then we'll look at some of the key terms, such as stakeholder, requirements, and design.

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The Business Analysis Certification Program is aligned with the (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide) Babok v 3 and has a total of fourteen sections that are also presented as individual courses for your convenience.

After completing this topic, you should be able to identify the definition of business analysis.

After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize activities that a business analyst may perform within an organization.

After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize how business analysis adds value to an organization.

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Business Analysis (beyond projects)

After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the basics of business analysis.

After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize the business analysis knowledge areas.

Tools and Techniques for BOBOK Guide v3.

Relationships Between Knowledge Areas

After completing this topic, you should be able to match key terms used in business analysis with their definitions.

After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize the meaning of six core concepts within the context of business analysis.

The Business Analysis Core Concepts Models

After completing this topic, you should be able to demonstrate your understanding of the business analysis knowledge areas, key terms, and core concepts.

After completing this topic, you should be able to identify examples of project team stakeholders.

After completing this topic, you should be able to identify examples of project stakeholders who are outside the project team.

The BACCM Components

After completing this topic, you should be able to label requirements according to the business analysis classification schema.

After completing this topic, you should be able to differentiate between requirements and designs.

After completing this topic, you should be able to recognize characteristics of the requirements and design cycle.

Requirements and design concepts

After completing this topic, you should be able to practice concepts related to business analysis stakeholders, requirements and designs.

IIBA Certifications

Congratulations for finishing the Introduction to Business Analysis course! We covered some of the foundational concepts related to business analysis.

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