Today, many organisations operate in an agile environment, where a rapid response to change and the continuous delivery of business value are part of everyday work. In such conditions, analytical activities are often performed intuitively – teams refine requirements, collaborate with stakeholders and support the development of solutions. 

However, Agile business analysis has a much broader scope than managing a backlog or writing user stories. It is a way of thinking and working that helps to connect strategic and operational perspectives, manage value consciously, and make informed decisions in conditions of uncertainty and change. 

To ensure that analytical activities effectively support business and product objectives, a structured approach is needed, along with an understanding of how the team’s day-to-day work translates into expected outcomes. 

IIBA® – AAC™ Exam Prep is a training programme accredited by IIBA® – the International Institute of Business Analysis™ – a global organisation that has been setting standards in business analysis for over 20 years. This course prepares students for the globally recognised Agile Analysis Certification™ (AAC™) and is designed for professionals working in agile environments who want to structure their approach to business analysis and better understand value delivery. 

During the training, participants develop competencies in agile business analysis across the following areas: Agile Mindset, Strategy Horizon, Initiative Horizon and Delivery Horizon. The programme is based on the knowledge areas described in the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide. 

The IIBA® – AAC™ Exam Prep training is officially approved by the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and Inprogress is recognised as an Essential Training Partner. 

Purpose of the training 

• understand the role of business analysis in an agile environment  

• review the structure of the Agile Extension to the BABOK® Guide  

• learn the key principles of the Agile Mindset and its impact on analysis  

• explore analysis across three horizons: Strategy Horizon, Initiative Horizon, and Delivery Horizon  

• become familiar with techniques used in agile business analysis  

• prepare for the AAC™ certification exam 

Target group 

• business analysts working in agile environments  

• Product Owners and individuals responsible for backlog management  

• Scrum Masters and team leaders  

• product managers  

• professionals involved in agile transformation initiatives 

• individuals preparing for IIBA®- AAC™ certification 

• Note: Training materials and the certification exam are in English; therefore, a working proficiency in English is required to understand the presented concepts. 

Benefits 

• systematization of knowledge in agile business analysis  

• understanding the differences between traditional and agile approaches to analysis  

• clearer understanding of work across the three horizons  

• learn the industry terminology used in Agile environments 

• preparation for AAC™ Certification. 

Exam and certification 

Exam details: 

• non-mandatory exam,   

• exam purchased separately by participant, directly from Accreditor,  

• scenario-based exam including multiple-choice questions,  

• number of questions: 85,  

• pass threshold: IIBA does not provide a passing threshold. The score is presented in the form of competency indicators  

• language of the exam: English,  

• duration: 120 min,  

• mode: online,  

• closed book – no use of teaching aids,  

• date: after completing the training, participant can select exam date from the options provided by the Accreditor,  

• validity of the certificate: 1 year (recertification required through the accumulation of Continuing Development Units – CDU), 

• the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.  

Training programme 

MODULE 1 – What is Agile Business Analysis? 

• What is Agile Business Analysis 

• Characteristic of Agile Delivery 

MODULE 2 – AAC Certification Requirements 

• AAC Certification Requirements 

• Agile Extension Structure 

• Sample Questions 

MODULE 3 – The Agile Mindset 

• What is an Agile Mindset? 

• Agile Extension and the Agile Manifesto 

• The BACCM Model 

• Principles of Agile Business Analysis 

MODULE 4 – Analysis at Multiple Horizons 

• Overview of the Three Horizons 

• Agility at each Horizon 

• Predictive, Iterative, Adaptive Planning 

MODULE 5 – Strategy Horizon & Techniques  

• Purpose and Description 

• Elements 

• Time Frames 

• Feedback and Learning 

• Applying Principles of Agile Business Analysis 

• Techniques: Value Modelling, Value Stream Mapping, Visioning, Planning Workshops, Purpose Alignment Model, Real options, Relative Estimation, Portfolio Kanban 

MODULE 6 – Initiative Horizon & Techniques 

• Purpose and Description 

• Elements 

• Time Frames 

• Feedback and Learning 

• Applying Principles of Agile Business Analysis 

• Techniques: Personas, Kano analysis, Product Roadmap, Minimum Viable Product, Storyboarding, Impact Mapping 

MODULE 7 – Delivery Horizon & Techniques 

• Purpose and Description 

• Elements 

• Time Frames 

• Feedback and Learning 

• Applying Principles of Agile Business Analysis 

• Techniques: Story Decmposition, Story Elaboration, Story Mapping, User Stories, Job Stories, Behaviour Driven Development, Retrospectives, Reviews, Backlog Refinement, Spikes