Module 1: The PMI-PBA® Certification Process
- The value of professional certification
- Eligibility requirements for the PMI-PBA®
- The PMI-PBA® application process
- The PMI-PBA® exam process
Module 2: Foundation Concepts
- Basic PMI Terminology
- Project Approaches/Methodologies
- Code of Ethics
Module 3: Business Analysis Overview
- Definition of business analysis •
- PMI’s role of the business analyst •
- The relationship of project managers and business analysts
- The knowledge and skills requirements of business analysts
- Types of requirements
Module 4: Needs Assessment
- The Importance of Needs Assessment
- Assess Current State
- Define Problem or Opportunity
- Develop Situation Statement
- Identify and Analyze Stakeholders
- Determine Stakeholder Values
- Recommend Action to Address Business Needs
- Develop Solution Scope Statement
- Assemble the Business Case
- Project Selection
Module 5: Business Analysis Planning
- The Importance of Planning for Business Analysis Planning
- Determine Project Context
- Plan Business Analysis Activities
- Plan Requirements Management
- Define Project Expected Outcomes
- Create the Business Analysis Plan & Gain Approval
Module 6: Requirements Elicitation
- The Importance of Requirements Elicitation
- Types of Requirements
- Plan Elicitation Techniques
- Conduct Elicitation
- Document Elicitation Results
Module 7: Requirements Analysis
- The Importance of Requirements Analysis
- Plan for Analysis
- Requirement Analysis Models (Scope, Data, Process, Business rules, Interface)
- Document Solution Requirements
- Evaluate Product Options and Capabilities
- Validate/Verify/Approve Requirements
Module 8: Traceability and Monitoring
- The Importance of Traceability & Monitoring
- Establish Relationships and Dependencies
- Approve Requirements
- Baseline Requirements
- Monitor and Communicate Status of Requirements
- Manage Requirements Changes
Module 9: Solution Evaluation
- The Importance of Solution Evaluation
- Plan Solution Evaluation Approach
- Evaluate Acceptance Criteria
- Validate Test Results
- Validate Test Results
- Evaluate Solution Results
- Facilitate Go/No Go Decision
- Obtain Solution Signoff
- Transition the Solution
- Evaluate Long Term Performance
- Lessons Learned
Module 10: Preparing for the Exam
- Developing a Study Plan
- Study Techniques
- Preparing for the Exam
Appendix:
- Reference Materials
- Mock Questions/Answers (online simulator by topic and combined)
- Glossary
- Practitioners who have been performing business analysis for at least three years
- Certification prospects who are planning to take the PMI-PBA® exam in the next 3-6 months
- Students who desire to learn more about the PMI-PBA® certification exam and process
- Any Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP®) considering obtaining a BA certification from PMI
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 PMI-PBA® Handbook.
- A separate application to take the PMI-PBA® examination is required. We recommend that participants begin their PMI-PBA® application before taking this course, although it is not necessary.
- 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.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the business analysis tasks discussed in Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
- State the importance of the five business analysis domains covered by the PMI-PBA®
- Assess readiness for taking the PMI-PBA®
- Prepare effectively for the exam
- Identify other sources to assist in preparing for the PMI-PBA®
- Complete the application process