At BOUN Academy, we prepare you for multiple opportunities so you can excel in today's competitive job market!

Certifications we will prepare you for:

• Certified Business Analyst Professional - CBAP
• Professional Scrum Product Owner - PSPO
• Salesforce Certified Business Analyst - SCBA

*Each course can be taken individually or as a bundle*

Jobs you may apply for after this training:

• Business Analyst
• Business Systems Analyst
• Product Owner
• Business Process Analyst
• Salesforce Business Analyst
• Salesforce Product Owner

Average Salaries: $80,000 - $120,000

Our course welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:

• Aspiring Business Analysts
• Experienced Business Analysts
• Career Changers
• Project Managers
• IT Professionals
• Value Managers

I. Introduction to Business Analysis

• Overview of Business Analysis
• Role and importance of Business Analysts in organizations
• Introduction to BA tools and techniques

II. Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

• Planning the approach to Business Analysis
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• BA work division and scheduling

III. Requirements Elicitation and Collaboration

• Techniques for gathering requirements
• Working with stakeholders to refine requirements
• Documenting and managing requirements

IV. Requirements Life Cycle Management

• Traceability and monitoring of requirements
• Prioritizing requirements
• Assessing changes to requirements

V. Strategy Analysis

• Identifying business needs
• Analyzing current state and defining future state
• Assessing risks and defining change strategy

VI. Solution Evaluation

• Evaluating solution performance
• Assessing solution limitations
• Recommending actions to increase solution value

VII. Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Critical thinking skills
• Problem-solving techniques
• Decision making in business analysis

VIII. Tools and Technologies in Business Analysis

• Introduction to BA software tools
• Using data analysis tools
• Overview of modern technologies impacting Business Analysis (AI, IoT, Big Data)

IX. Soft Skills for Business Analysts

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Leadership and teamwork in a BA context

X. Introduction to Agile and Scrum

• Overview of Agile methodologies
• Principles and values of Agile
• Introduction to Scrum framework
• Roles and responsibilities in Scrum

XI. Role of the Product Owner

• Understanding the Product Owner role
• Differences between Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team
• Key responsibilities and expectations
• Collaboration with stakeholders

XII. Vision and Product Strategy

• Developing a product vision
• Strategy mapping and product roadmap planning
• Aligning product strategy with business goals

XIII. Managing the Product Backlog

• Creating and managing the product backlog
• Writing effective user stories and acceptance criteria
• Prioritization techniques (MoSCoW, Value vs. Effort)
• Refinement and grooming sessions

XIV. Release Planning and Forecasting

• Understanding release goals and planning
• Estimation techniques (Planning Poker, T-Shirt Sizing)
• Velocity tracking and forecasting
• Monitoring progress towards goals

XV. Maximizing Value

• Techniques for maximizing product value
• ROI, cost-benefit analysis
• Market and competitive analysis

XVI. Case Studies and Real-world Applications

• Analysis of real-world business problems
• Group projects and presentations
• Guest lectures from industry professionals

Assessment and Evaluation

• Continuous assessment through quizzes, assignments, and project work
• Final examination to assess comprehensive understanding
• Certification prep for CSPO, CBAP & SBA.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a business analyst in various organizational contexts.
• Apply various tools and techniques for effective business analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and manage requirements.
• Develop strategic analysis skills to aid in organizational decision-making.
• Evaluate solutions and recommend improvements to achieve business goals.
• Articulate the principles of Agile and the Scrum framework.
• Perform the role of a Product Owner effectively, managing the product backlog and maximizing product value.
• Engage and communicate with stakeholders to align product development with business objectives.

Tired of theoretical classes? We are too! 

Our course features an extensive practical component, which includes:

Structured Labs: Engaging lab exercises using software and analytical tools.

Capstone Project: Tackle a comprehensive live project that simulates the challenges faced by IT business analysts in various industries.

Case Study Analysis: Analyze and present solutions for real-world business scenarios, reinforcing learning through application.

Peer Review Sessions: Engage in collaborative critiques to refine your approach to problem-solving and report presentation.

Objective

The objective of the internship program is to provide students with real world hands-on experience in business analysis, product ownership, Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics implementation within an Agile project environment, enhancing their skills in analyzing business processes, managing product development, and leveraging CRM solutions to drive business value.

Duration

4 - 8 weeks (flexible based on project scope)

Participants

• Eligible students of the IT Business Analyst bundle program.

Graduates of the course will be awarded a Certificate of Completion, validating their expertise as a Business Analyst.

Gain access to over 3,000 on-demand courses led by industry experts and brands including  lab sessions and practice exams (where applicable), all at no additional cost (if enrolled in a bundle program), on:  

• Agile
• Cybersecurity
• Azure
• AWS
• DevOps
• Data Science
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SQL
• CompTIA
• Web development
• Microsoft 365 and more...

*FREE to students enrolled in a bundle program*