IQBBA Foundation Level – preparation for the certification exam

Training description

IQBBA Foundation Level training introduces the participant to the field of business analysis in IT. The participant will learn the key activities, methods and techniques of analysis – from the stage of recognizing the business need to the creation of the solution concept and its specification. The training is based on the IQBBA Foundation Level syllabus developed by the International Qualification Board for Business Analysis (IQBBA). IQBBA is composed of business analysis representatives from academia, industry and consulting.

Foundation Level certification is the basis for obtaining a key qualification in the field of business analysis. The knowledge gained during the training enables efficient communication in the area of business needs and requirements, understanding and modeling of business processes, acquisition and analysis of requirements and design of business solutions.

Earning the IQBBA Foundation Level certification is an excellent investment in your career development.  The certificate is internationally recognized and valid indefinitely.

During the training, the participant will learn the scope of knowledge required to approach the certification exam. We will also discuss the exam formula and rules, as well as good practices for preparing for the exam – how to study, what to pay attention to when studying the source material.

Course objectives

• To familiarize participants with business analysis processes and techniques according to IQBBA;
• To familiarize participants with the terminology used in the area of business analysis;
• Preparation for the IQBBA Foundation Level certification exam.

Topics covered

• Fundamentals of Business Analysis:
  • Terms and definitions;
  • The role of the business analyst;
  • Overview of business analysis activities;
  • Competencies.
• Definition of strategy:
  • Internal analysis;
  • External analysis;
  • Stakeholder identification;
  • Solution proposal and analysis;
  • Project initialization.
• Managing the business analysis process:
  • Approaches to business analysis;
  • Communication;
  • Products;
  • Tools and techniques.
• Requirements engineering in business analysis:
  • Requirements development;
  • Requirements management;
  • Tools and techniques.
• Solution evaluation and optimization:
  • Solution evaluation;
  • Optimization.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of the IT product life cycle;
• Knowledge of nomenclature used in software development and IT project implementation.

Advantages

• Training conducted by an expert with several years of experience in the IT industry and extensive knowledge of IT processes, additionally holding a binding position in the structures of the IQBBA organization for many years and one of the main authors of the IQBBA certification program;
• Theory supported by project practice – relating the topics discussed to real project situations;
• Analysis of sample exam questions with indication of aspects important for passing the exam.

Audience

• System and business analysts, product owners, business owners.
• Software and systems engineers;
• Individuals planning to advance their careers in the direction of system/business analysis;
• Testers, QA, people responsible for quality assurance of information systems and software;
• IT managers and management consultants who want to gain basic knowledge and fundamental understanding of the business analysis area.