Business analysis is increasingly important for projects and programs. Practitioners are embracing business analysis to identify business needs, handle requirements, and develop effective solutions to business issues. The PMI-PBA® certification acknowledges an individual's proficiency in business analysis and the application of tools and techniques to enhance project success. vCare Project Management offers a personal mentoring program for PMI-PBA® aspirants.
Course Duration: This special program is designed to assist all motivated PMI-PBA aspirants and is focused on people who want to complete their exams within the next 2-3 months.
Delivery style: The course is delivered via Zoom. The last session will be dedicated to developing your exam strategy.
Course Overview
Introduction
• Introduce the PMI-PBA certification.
• Explain the importance of business analysis in project management.
• Provide an overview of the course structure and objectives.
Module 1: Introduction to Business Analysis
• What is Business Analysis?
• Role of Business Analyst in Project Management
• Key Concepts and Terminology
• Business Analysis Core Concepts Model
• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
Module 2: Needs Assessment and Planning
• Needs Assessment Overview
• Identifying Business Problems and Opportunities
• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Developing a Business Case
• Planning Business Analysis Activities
Module 3: Requirements Elicitation and Analysis
• Requirements Elicitation Techniques
• Documenting and Managing Requirements
• Requirements Analysis and Modeling
• Verifying and Validating Requirements
• Solution Assessment and Validation
Module 4: Traceability and Monitoring
• Traceability and Requirements Management
• Traceability Matrix
• Change Control Process
• Monitoring Requirements Throughout the Project Lifecycle
• Managing Changes to Requirements
Module 5: Strategy Analysis
• Strategy Analysis Overview
• Assessing Current State and Future State
• Defining Business Objectives and Scope
• Gap Analysis and Feasibility Studies
• Business Process Improvement
Module 6: Stakeholder Engagement
• Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders
• Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Building Effective Relationships
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Module 7: Requirements Communication and Management
• Requirements Communication Plan
• Requirements Documentation and Templates
• Managing and Prioritizing Requirements
• Requirements Traceability
• Requirements Reuse and Repositories
Module 8: Agile and Adaptive Environments
• Agile Principles and Practices
• Agile Roles and Responsibilities
• Business Analysis in Agile Projects
• Agile Requirements Management
• Scrum and Kanban Frameworks
Module 9: Business Intelligence (BI) and Information Technology (IT)
• BI and IT Overview
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Data Governance and Quality
• IT System Selection and Implementation
• Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Module 10: Exam Preparation and Mock Tests
• Understanding the PMI-PBA Exam
• Exam Format and Question Types
• Study Strategies and Resources
• Practice Exams and Mock Tests
• Tips for Success on Exam Day
Module 11: Course Review and Wrap-up
• Review of Key Concepts and Topics
• Q&A Session
• Final Exam Review
• Course Evaluation and Feedback
• Next Steps for PMI-PBA Certification
Additional Information:
• Course materials and resources provided
• Exam eligibility and application process
• PMI membership benefits (if applicable)
• Post-course support and resources
Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree or Global Equivalent
35 hours of education in business analysis practices (satisfied by this PMI-PBA certification training course)
36 months working as a practitioner of business analysis (Experience must be earned within the last eight years)
-OR-
High School Diploma, associate’s degree, or Global Equivalent
35 hours of education in business analysis practices (satisfied by this PMI-PBA certification training course)
60 months working as a practitioner of business analysis (Experience must be earned within the last eight years)
-OR-
Bachelor's or postgraduate degree from a GAC accredited program (bachelor's or master's degree or global equivalent)
35 hours of formal education (satisfied by this PMI-PBA certification training course)
Minimum two years/24 months unique non-overlapping professional business analysis experience
*NOTE: If you graduate from a GAC-accredited degree program, you will receive a 12-month credit towards the work experience requirement. Also, you can use the GAC coursework to fulfill the 35-education contact hour requirement.
For more details, refer to the PMI-PBA Handbook from PMI.
Deliverables
1. Instructor-led course
2. Satisfies 35 contact hours required by PMI
3. PMI-PBA Exam Study Materials
4. Over 400 sample questions
5. PBA Application Support
6. Additional supplemental study aids
