Foundations of Business Analysis Course

Name: Business Analysis Foundations
Price: 1195.00 USD
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Rating: 4.5 (1200 reviews)

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$1,195.00 USD

Duration
2 Days

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Overview

Defining the wrong problem—or solving it with incomplete requirements—is one of the fastest ways to derail a project. According to PMI’s Pulse of the Profession® 2023, 66% of organizations cite poor requirements management as the top cause of project failure. Business analysts who can bridge the gap between stakeholder intent and project execution help avoid costly misalignment.

The Foundations of Business Analysis course teaches the core competencies every analyst needs to support project success. Participants learn how to identify the real business need, engage stakeholders, and manage requirements from concept through evaluation. These skills improve alignment between business goals and project outcomes—ensuring solutions deliver measurable value.

This IIBA-endorsed course is approved for 14 PDUs and 14 CDUs.

Course Objectives

Strong foundational skills in business analysis help teams avoid rework, scope creep, and miscommunication. This course offers the structure and techniques needed to gather clear, actionable requirements and align stakeholders early in the process.

Identify and define the five types of requirements
Improve project outcomes through clear problem definition
Plan and manage requirement activities effectively
Analyze and engage key stakeholders
Write complete, traceable, and business-focused requirements

Who Should Attend?

New business analysts, people that have project experience but have not had formal business analysis training, or experienced BAs and project managers who want a more formal and industry-standard business analysis approach will gain new skills and methods from this course.

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What is the Foundations of Business Analysis course?

It’s a two-day training that provides core business analysis skills, including how to define needs, plan analysis efforts, engage stakeholders, and manage requirements. The course is approved for 14 PDUs and 14 CDUs.

How does this training prepare me to improve project outcomes?

The course gives you the skills to identify real business problems, capture clear requirements, and ensure they align with business goals. This reduces rework and increases the likelihood that solutions meet stakeholder expectations.

How will this course help me define and document business requirements?

You’ll learn a structured process for documenting requirements and practice writing clear, complete statements using proven templates. You’ll also review how to validate and trace requirements to business value.

Is this course approved for PDUs or CDUs?

Yes. It qualifies for 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and 14 Continuing Development Units (CDUs), making it suitable for professionals maintaining IIBA or PMI certifications.

Is this course a good starting point for someone transitioning into a business analyst role?

Yes. It’s designed specifically for individuals entering the business analysis profession or those seeking a more formal understanding of best practices and techniques.

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