Business Analysis (BABOK): Master Core Techniques & Strategy

Name: Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Mastering Core Techniques, Requirements & Strategy
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Inspired by: IIBA's Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge (BABOK)

Business Analysis (BABOK): Master Core Techniques & Strategy

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Duration: 1 Week
Format: Classroom
Cities: Trabzon, New York, Berlin, Accra, Phuket, San Diego and more
Next session: 25 – 29 October 2026, Trabzon
Average fee: 5,750 €

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Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK): Mastering Core Techniques, Requirements & Strategy

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Course Overview

The course is an intensive 1-week program for professionals aiming to align with IIBA standards and master business analysis techniques. Based on BABOK v3, it covers six key areas: Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring, Elicitation & Collaboration, Requirements Lifecycle Management, Strategy Analysis, Requirements Analysis & Design Definition, and Solution Evaluation. Participants will learn to engage stakeholders, manage requirements, and evaluate solutions using tools like SWOT analysis and business process modeling. This hands-on course prepares learners for CBAP and CCBA exams in both Agile and traditional environments.

Target Audience

Business Analysts
Project Managers
Requirements Engineers
Product Owners
Business Consultants
Process Improvement Specialists
IT Analysts

Targeted Organizational Departments

Strategy & Planning
Information Technology
Product Development
Operations & Process Improvement
Compliance & Risk Management
Quality Assurance

Targeted Industries

Financial Services
Healthcare
Government & Public Sector
Technology & Software
Telecommunications
Energy & Utilities
Manufacturing

Course Offerings

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply the BABOK v3 framework to real-world analysis scenarios
Elicit, document, and manage business requirements effectively
Perform stakeholder engagement and impact analysis
Develop business cases, SWOT analysis, and process models
Evaluate solution performance with KPIs and decision models
Design requirement specifications using user stories, use cases, and prototypes
Align business analysis with Agile and IT perspectives
Prepare for CBAP & CCBA certification exams

Training Methodology

This course adopts a blended learning model that combines instructor-led training with case studies, simulations, and interactive discussions. Daily sessions include workshops that mimic real business analysis challenges. Group activities encourage collaborative problem-solving, and participants will engage in stakeholder role-play, SWOT workshops, wireframing exercises, and process modeling labs.

Course Toolbox

BABOK v3 Guide (Digital Copy)
Requirements Templates (BRD, FRD)
Stakeholder Analysis Matrix
SWOT & Root Cause Analysis Worksheets
Use Case & User Story Templates
Wireframing & Prototyping Methods
Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) Toolkit
Exam Prep Sample Questions for CBAP & CCBA

Course Agenda

Day 1: Foundations and Core Concepts

Topic 1: Introduction to BABOK v3 Structure and Certification Paths
Topic 2: Business Analysis Key Concepts and Core Competencies
Topic 3: Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring Techniques
Topic 4: Planning BA Approach, Governance, and Performance Monitoring
Topic 5: Stakeholder Identification and Engagement Strategies
Topic 6: Needs Assessment and Business Problem Definition
Reflection & Review: Summary of foundational BA concepts and planning Methods

Day 2: Elicitation and Collaboration

Topic 1: Introduction to Elicitation and Collaboration Knowledge Area
Topic 2: Preparing for Elicitation – Techniques and Planning Methods
Topic 3: Conducting Elicitation – Interviews, Workshops, Observations
Topic 4: Confirming and Communicating Elicitation Results
Topic 5: Stakeholder Collaboration and Conflict Management
Topic 6: Applying Elicitation in Agile and Hybrid Projects
Reflection & Review: Best practices in capturing and refining stakeholder needs

Day 3: Requirements Lifecycle Management & Strategy

Topic 1: Managing Requirements Traceability and Reuse
Topic 2: Assessing Requirements Changes and Managing Conflicts
Topic 3: Strategy Analysis – Current State and Future State Modeling
Topic 4: Risk Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and Root Cause Techniques
Topic 5: Defining Business Needs and Business Case Development
Topic 6: Aligning Strategy Analysis with Enterprise Architecture
Reflection & Review: Real-world case discussions on strategic analysis

Day 4: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

Topic 1: Specifying and Modeling Requirements (Textual, Visual, Matrix)
Topic 2: Verifying and Validating Requirements
Topic 3: Use Cases, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria
Topic 4: Process Modeling (DFDs, BPMN) and Functional Decomposition
Topic 5: Wireframes, Prototypes, and Interface Requirements
Topic 6: Prioritizing Requirements for Value Delivery
Reflection & Review: Evaluation of design models and stakeholder feedback

Day 5: Solution Evaluation and Exam Prep

Topic 1: Measuring Solution Performance (KPIs, Balanced Scorecards)
Topic 2: Analyzing Performance Measures and Recommendations
Topic 3: Addressing Limitations in the Solution or Enterprise
Topic 4: Agile, BI, and Business Architecture Perspectives
Topic 5: CBAP & CCBA Exam Prep Strategies and Mock Practice
Topic 6: Final Capstone Case Presentation by Participants
Reflection & Review: Consolidation, certification planning, and course wrap-up

FAQ

What specific qualifications or prerequisites are needed for participants before enrolling in the course?

No formal prerequisites are required. However, a background in business, IT, or project management is beneficial. Familiarity with basic analysis or stakeholder interaction is recommended for better learning outcomes.

How long is each day's session, and is there a total number of hours required for the entire course?

Each day's session is generally structured to last around 4-5 hours, with breaks and interactive activities included. The total course duration spans one week, approximately 20-25 hours of instruction.

What is the difference between "Requirements Analysis" and "Design Definition" in the BABOK?

According to the BABOK, Requirements Analysis involves structuring and organizing requirements, while Design Definition focuses on defining potential solutions and validating those against business needs.

How This Course is Different from Other Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Courses

This course uniquely follows the BABOK v3 structure and integrates core and advanced techniques aligned with IIBA certifications. It combines BABOK Certification Training, Requirements Specification, Business Rule Analysis, and Agile Perspective into one curriculum. The training is experiential, focusing on practical applications such as process modelling, decision trees, user story creation, and SWOT analysis. It bridges theory and certification with exam preparation for CBAP and CCBA, offering personalised guidance and case-based learning.

credits: 5 credit per day

Course Mode: full-time

Provider: Agile Leaders Training Center

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