In this course, you will:
- Apply the underpinning philosophy, principles, and processes of AgileBA in a project situation
- Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing and prioritizing requirements
- Produce and evaluate the content of BA-produced products during an Agile project
- Identify and apply popular Agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritization, iterative development, and timeboxing
- Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project and the different levels of empowerment concerning requirements and the business case
- Understand the mechanisms for facilitation and support within an Agile project
- Understand how to test, estimate, and evaluate benefits delivery in an Agile project
- Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements
- Role of the Business Analyst in an Agile World
- Agile Fundamentals and the Agile BA
- Agile Business Case
- Stakeholders in the Agile Project
- Requirements and User Stories
- Prioritizations
- Workshops
- Modelling
- Timeboxing and Iterative Development
- Requirements Planning and Estimating Throughout the Lifecycle
- Requirements Lifecycle in an Agile Project
This Agile BA Practitioner (with Foundation) course offers the following benefits:
AgileBA guidance and training provides business analysts in Agile projects, with the tools they need to adopt an agile approach.
It advises on focus and value delivery and guidance on working with business stakeholders, developers, and testers and outlines the skills needed to deliver solutions incrementally.
It equips business analysts with techniques to incorporate Agile approaches into a program and to align change with organizational objectives.
- Professionals practicing business analysts
- Agile team members who wish to become Agile Business Analysts
- Individuals wishing to understand business analysis – such as product owners and managers
- Business Analysts looking to cement their position as expert Agile Business Analysts.
Delegates must have the AgileBA Foundation Certificate
The Agile Business Analyst certification provides business analysts involved in Agile projects, large and small, with the tools they need to adopt an agile approach. It gives advice on focus and value-delivery and guidance on working with business stakeholders, developers, testers and outlines the skills needed to deliver solutions incrementally. It equips the business analyst with techniques to incorporate Agile approaches into a program and to align change with organizational objectives.
Individuals will gain:
- Knowledge and understanding of AgileBA
- Agile Business Analysis techniques
- How to move from traditional to more agile ways of working
The Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA®) certification opens up various career paths and opportunities in the agile and business analysis fields. Certified professionals often start in entry-level roles such as Business Analyst or Junior Business Analyst, where they can apply agile principles in projects. As they gain experience, they can progress to Mid-Level Positions like Agile Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Scrum Master, where they lead initiatives and facilitate agile practices.
With further experience, professionals can advance to Senior Roles such as Senior Business Analyst, Agile Coach, or Product Manager, guiding teams and driving strategic decisions.
AgileBA® certification is recognized across various industries, including IT, finance, healthcare, and consulting, reflecting the increasing demand for agile professionals.
The AgileBA Foundation exam tests a student’s knowledge of agile principles and philosophy, agile processes and practices, and the roles and responsibilities of an agile project.
- Style: Multiple-choice
- Questions: 50
- Pass mark: 50% (25/50)
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Materials allowed: Closed-book
- Prerequisites: None
- Timing: Afternoon of day 3
- Results: Same day.
AgileBA Practitioner exam
The AgileBA Practitioner exam tests whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge and understanding of the Agile Business Analysis guidance to apply and tailor it to a given scenario situation.
The scenario is designed to allow the candidate to demonstrate they possess the competence to begin working as an Agile Business Analyst.
- Style: Objective-test
- Questions: 4 (20 marks each)
- Pass mark: 50% (40/80)
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Book: Open-book (Handbook only)
- Prerequisites:AgileBA Foundation pass.
PMI - Project Management Institute
