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BAC450: Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Exam Prep (35 hrs)

Course summary:

Today more than ever the world is moving towards project-based work. The jobs of business analysts and solution builders are intermingled with project environments and management of projects. PMI has recognized the need to educate and certify the role of the business analyst as viewed through the lens of the project. With the introduction of the PBA credential, PMI is formalizing the importance of BA work in the project management world. They have built the new PMI-PBA certification to highlight how business process skills add much needed insight and value to project management.

This PMI-PBA training course walks you through how PMI has constructed the certification, what material is covered on the exam, and why it matters to your job. PMI, PMI-ACP, PMP and PgMP are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

The PMI-PBA Boot Camp is in alignment with The PMI Guide Business Analysis, the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide by PMI, and the Requirements Management: A Practice Guide by PMI.

Course outline:
  • Introduction and Foundation of the Certification
  • Business Analysis Environment
  • Role of the Business Analyst
  • Needs Assessment
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Elicitation
  • Analysis
  • Traceability and Monitoring
  • Solution Evaluation
  • Business Analyst Competencies
  • What to Expect on the Exam
Learner Outcomes:
  • Increase your odds of passing the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® the first time
  • Advance your career opportunities and career path options in the business analysis profession
  • Shorten study time by streamlining the recommended exam resources
  • Run through simulated practice exams for the Business Analysis: Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, Processes, and Competencies
  • Learn the essential areas necessary to pass the exam
  • Master the 6 Business Analysis Process Groups and 6 Business Analysis Knowledge Areas that constitute the exam
  • Conquer the 35 Business Analysis Processes
  • Grasp the tasks for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, validating, and verifying requirements
  • Become proficient with business analysis terminology
  • Create a personalized test-taking strategy based on your strengths and opportunities

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Recommendations:

Anyone involved in business analysis and/or project work will see substantial career enhancement by earning the PMI-PBA®. A few of the most relevant professionals include:

  • Business Customers, Users or Partners
  • Business Analysts
  • Business Systems Analysts
  • Project Managers or Team Leaders
  • Systems Architects or Designers
  • IT Managers/Directors
  • Systems or Application Developers
  • QA Professionals
  • Systems Testers
  • Systems Analysts
  • Anyone wanting to enhance their business analysis skills
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