What Will You Study? (Program Contents)

The program content is structured around the core chapters of the PMI business analysis standard, which directly correspond to the five domains of the PMI-PBA® Exam Content Outline:

Domain 1: Needs Assessment

• Understanding the Business Problem or Opportunity

• Developing the Business Case and Situation Statement

• Identifying and Analyzing Stakeholders

• Defining the Preliminary Solution Scope and Objectives

Domain 2: Planning

• Creating the Business Analysis Plan

• Developing the Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan.

Domain 3: Analysis

• Elicitation: Conducting interviews, workshops, focus groups, observations, and prototyping.

• Analysis: Using techniques like SWOT analysis, root cause analysis (e.g., Fishbone), process modeling (e.g.,  flowcharts), and decision analysis.

• Modeling & Specification: Developing scope models, data models, and interface models. Writing effective requirements, user stories with acceptance criteria, and use cases.

• Backlog Management: Creating, refining, and prioritizing the product backlog in Agile contexts.

Domain 4: Traceability and Monitoring

• Establishing and Using the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)

• Managing the Full Requirements Lifecycle

• Monitoring Requirements Status and Reporting

• Implementing the Requirements Change Control Process

Domain 5: Evaluation

• Planning for Solution Validation and Verification

• Developing Acceptance Criteria and Test Scenarios

• Validating the Solution against Business Requirements

• Conducting Solution Performance Assessments and Measuring Business Value

This intensive training program is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and practices of business analysis as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI). It provides a comprehensive, hands-on deep dive into the five domains of business analysis, ensuring full alignment with the latest PMI-PBA® Exam Content Outline (ECO).

The program bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application by referencing both The PMI Guide to Business Analysis and the Business Analysis Practice Guide (2024 Update). Participants will not only prepare for the PMI-PBA® certification exam but will also gain practical skills through the extensive use of business analysis tools and techniques within a comprehensive case study.

Program Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Align business analysis activities with the PMI-PBA® Exam Content Outline (ECO).
• Conduct a thorough Needs Assessment to identify business problems or opportunities and formulate a high-level solution scope.
• Develop a comprehensive Business Analysis Plan, including stakeholder engagement, requirements management, and communication strategies adaptable to predictive, agile, and hybrid models.
• Master key tools and techniques for eliciting, analyzing, modeling, and documenting requirements across all life cycles.
• Establish a robust system for requirements traceability and monitoring, managing the full lifecycle of requirements from inception to completion.
• Lead Solution Evaluation activities to validate that the solution meets business needs and delivers the intended value.
• Apply practical BA techniques through a hands-on case study, preparing them for real-world business challenges.

Learning Outcomes

• Exam Readiness: Gain the knowledge and confidence to successfully pass the PMI-PBA® certification exam.
• Contact Hours: Earn the 35 contact hours of specialized business analysis education required for the PMI-PBA® application.
• Practical Toolkit: Acquire a comprehensive toolkit of business analysis techniques that can be immediately applied to any project.
• Cross-Functional Fluency: Develop the ability to effectively perform and communicate business analysis activities within predictive, agile, and hybrid environments.