Course Description

Course Overview

The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in business analysis roles. The PMI-PBA certification is globally recognized and validates an individual’s expertise in analyzing business requirements, defining project objectives, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders. This course covers advanced business analysis concepts, techniques, tools, and methodologies essential for successful project delivery and organizational success.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PMI-PBA course, participants should meet the following prerequisites:

• A secondary degree (high school diploma or equivalent).
• A minimum of 7,500 hours of professional business analysis experience.
• A minimum of 35 contact hours of formal education in business analysis.

OR

• A four-year degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• A minimum of 4,500 hours of professional business analysis experience.
• A minimum of 35 contact hours of formal education in business analysis.

Methodology

The PMI-PBA course employs an interactive and participatory learning approach. It combines theoretical instruction, practical examples, case studies, and group activities to enhance participants’ understanding of business analysis principles and best practices. The course includes instructor-led sessions, group discussions, individual assignments, and practice exams to reinforce learning and prepare participants for the PMI-PBA certification exam.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Business Analysis
• Definition and scope of business analysis
• Role and responsibilities of a business analyst
• Business analysis process groups
• Needs Assessment and Planning
• Stakeholder identification and analysis
• Elicitation techniques and requirements gathering
• Requirements management and communication planning
• Requirements Analysis and Documentation
• Requirements modeling and documentation techniques
• Use cases, process flows, and data models
• Prioritization and traceability of requirements
• Solution Assessment and Validation
• Solution evaluation techniques
• Requirements validation and acceptance criteria
• Assessing and addressing solution gaps
• Requirements Management and Communication
• Requirements change control and configuration management
• Managing stakeholder expectations and conflicts
• Effective communication strategies for business analysis
• Elicitation and Collaboration Techniques
• Interviewing and facilitating workshops
• Brainstorming and prototyping
• Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
• Business analysis planning techniques
• Performance measurement and reporting
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
• Business Analysis Tools and Techniques
• Tools for requirements management and traceability
• Modeling and diagramming techniques
• Data analysis and visualization tools

Outcome

Upon completion of the PMI-PBA course, participants will be able to:

• Understand advanced business analysis concepts, techniques, and methodologies.
• Apply business analysis processes and best practices in real-world projects.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements effectively.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and facilitate effective communication.
• Develop comprehensive business analysis plans and strategies.
• Successfully pass the PMI-PBA certification exam.

Labs

The PMI-PBA course may include practical labs to provide participants with hands-on experience in business analysis. Some of the lab activities may include:

• Conducting stakeholder analysis and developing a stakeholder communication plan.
• Eliciting and documenting business requirements using various techniques.
• Modeling and diagramming business processes and data flows.
• Performing solution assessments and validation exercises.
• Practicing business analysis planning and monitoring through case studies.