AgileBA (Agile Business Analyst) is a set of best practices related to business analysis within organizations that have adopted an agile approach to project delivery. AgileBA is based on the processes, roles, and products defined in the DSDM Agile Project Framework (DSDM – Dynamic Systems Development Method). AgileBA provides guidance that enables effective business analysis throughout the entire project lifecycle. Within this approach, the role of the Business Analyst is clearly highlighted, along with their responsibilities and interactions with project stakeholders.
Objectives of the Training
- To provide an understanding of business analysis concepts in alignment with the AgileBA® approach.
- To explore how business analysis can be applied effectively during the different phases of the agile project lifecycle.
- To prepare participants for the official, accredited AgileBA® Foundation examination.
Target group
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
- Business Representatives
- Project Management Professionals
- Team Leaders (both project and delivery teams)
- Delivery Team Managers / Team Leads
- Managers and staff of IT service organizations
- Anyone interested in gaining knowledge of business analysis practices
- Anyone seeking to obtain the AgileBA® certification
Benefits
- Gaining insight into the day-to-day work of a Business Analyst following the AgileBA® framework
- Acquiring practical knowledge that can be easily applied across a range of projects
- Learning tools and techniques commonly used in business analysis
- Understanding a comprehensive set of techniques and practices that support effective business analysis and an agile, collaborative way of working
- Supporting participants in playing a key role in an organization transitioning from a traditional to an agile delivery approach
Exam and Certification
- non-mandatory exam,
- multiple-choice, single-response questions test,
- number of questions: 50,
- pass threshold: 50% (25 out of 50 possible points),
- language of the exam: English, Polish,
- duration: 40 minutes,
- mode: online (after online training) or in-person (after in-person training), / online unsupervised,
- date: the exam is held at the end of the 2nd day of training,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: indefinite,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Individuals who obtained the AgileBA® certification after 1 May 2017 are eligible for one year of free membership with the Agile Business Consortium.
Benefits of Agile Business Consortium Membership include:
- Belonging to a leading organization dedicated to the development of Agile practices
- Access to online webinars
- 20% discount on all products in the Agile Business Consortium online store
- Access to exclusive member-only content
*This offer is available to new Consortium members only.
Training Programme
The Role of the Business Analyst in the Agile World
- The Role of the Business Analyst
- Environmental Analysis Techniques
- MOST Analysis
- SWOT / TOWS Analysis
- PESTLE Analysis
- Porter’s Value Chain
- Porter’s 5 Forces
Agile and AgileBA® Fundamentals
- Philosophy
- The 8 Principles
- The Agile Project Lifecycle
- Products
- Roles and Responsibilities
- The Agile Manifesto
The Agile Business Case
- Context
- Contents
- Roles vs Business Case
- Business Canvas
- Product Vision Box
Stakeholders in the Agile Projects
- Definition of a Stakeholder
- Stakeholder Categories
- Project Stakeholders
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Power/Interest Matrix
Requirements and User Stories
- Definition of a Requirement
- Requirement Categories
- User Story
- Personas
- Story Card
- The INVEST Model
- Prioritised Requirements List
- Story Map
Prioritisation
- Requirements Elicitation and Prioritisation
- Requirements Gathering
- MoSCoW Prioritisation
- KANO Model
Workshops
- What are Workshops?
- When to Use Workshops
- Roles within a Workshop
- The Role of the Business Analyst in Workshops
Modelling
- What is a Model?
- Modelling Perspectives
- Overview of Modelling Techniques
- Modelling and the Principles
Timeboxing and Iterative Development
- What is a Timebox?
- Structured DSDM Timebox
- Informal Timebox Format
- Daily Stand-up
- Team Board
- Burn Down Chart
- Broader Context of Timeboxing
- Iterative Development
- Iterative Development Approaches
Requirements Planning and Estimating throughout the Project Lifecycle
- Requirements Planning
- Estimation in the Agile Project Lifecycle
- Planning Poker
The Requirement Lifecycle in an Agile Project
- Agile Approach to Requirements
- Requirement Lifecycle
Guides & Resources
Find vetted articles, official accreditor resources, the full course outline (PDF), and useful links to maximise your progress.
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