Agile Business Analysis Training

Name: Agile Business Analysis
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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Agile Business Analysis Training Overview

Agile business analysis plays a critical role in delivering customer value in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing environment. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), organizations that embrace Agile approaches are 28% more successful than those that don’t. This interactive, hands-on two-day course gives business analysts and Agile team members the skills to contribute meaningfully to iterative product development.

You’ll learn how to adopt an Agile mindset, collaborate effectively across teams, and prioritize what matters most to stakeholders. The course explores how Agile techniques can streamline business processes and improve responsiveness to change. Through real-world exercises and collaborative scenarios, you’ll practice writing user stories, mapping value, refining product backlogs, and supporting Agile planning. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to drive better business outcomes through continuous delivery and informed decision-making.

What Is Included

Expert-Led Instruction – Learn from certified instructors with real-world Agile experience.
90-Day Access to Class Recordings – Rewatch virtual instructor-led sessions for up to 90 days after class completion.
Guaranteed-to-Run Courses – We never cancel a scheduled course, ensuring your training stays on track.
Flexible Rescheduling – Option to reschedule your course if needed (see conditions).
Free Course Retake Option – Retake the course at no additional cost (see conditions).
14 PDUs / 14 CDUs – Earn professional development credits approved by PMI and IIBA.
Hands-On Labs – Practice Agile techniques through a realistic case study and team-based activities.
Practice Test – Assess your understanding of Agile concepts and business analysis fundamentals.

Course Objectives

In this training course, you’ll explore how business analysts support Agile teams throughout the product lifecycle. You’ll learn to apply Agile principles to elicit and manage requirements, write and refine user stories, and build a product backlog that aligns with customer value.

You’ll also examine the role of the business analyst in Scrum events and planning sessions, as well as techniques like impact mapping, story mapping, and sprint retrospectives.

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for business analysts familiar with Agile or those performing business analysis tasks in an Agile environment. It is also suitable for anyone wanting to learn Agile analysis in depth or for those in an organization planning to expand their Agile BA practices.

Top-rated instructors: Our crew of subject matter experts have an average instructor rating of 4.8 out of 5 across thousands of reviews.
Authorized content: We maintain more than 35 Authorized Training Partnerships with the top players in tech, ensuring your course materials contain the most relevant and up-to date information.
Interactive classroom participation: Our virtual training includes live lectures, demonstrations and virtual labs that allow you to participate in discussions with your instructor and fellow classmates to get real-time feedback.
Post Class Resources: Review your class content, catch up on any material you may have missed or perfect your new skills with access to resources after your course is complete.
Private Group Training: Let our world-class instructors deliver exclusive training courses just for your employees. Our private group training is designed to promote your team’s shared growth and skill development.
Tailored Training Solutions: Our subject matter experts can customize the class to specifically address the unique goals of your team.

What is Agile Business Analysis?

Agile business analysis refers to applying business analysis practices within Agile frameworks like Scrum to ensure continuous value delivery, strong collaboration, and customer-centric solutions.

Why Should I Take This Course?

This course bridges the gap between traditional business analysis and Agile methods, giving you the tools to work more effectively in fast-paced development environments.

How Does Agile Business Analysis Help with Product Backlog Management?

Agile Business Analysis equips you with techniques to write, prioritize, and refine user stories, ensuring the product backlog consistently aligns with evolving stakeholder needs and delivers maximum value.

Is an Agile Business Analysis Course Worth It?

Absolutely—Agile BAs are in high demand. According to Glassdoor, Agile Business Analysts earn an average salary of $97,000 in the U.S.

Do I Need Agile Experience to Take This Course?

Not necessarily. A general familiarity with business analysis or Agile will help, but the course is designed to build your skills regardless of background.

Learning Credits: Learning Credits can be purchased well in advance of your training date to avoid having to commit to specific courses or dates. Learning Credits allow you to secure your training budget for an entire year while eliminating the administrative headache of paying for individual classes. They can also be redeemed for a full year from the date of purchase. If you have previously purchased a Learning Credit agreement with New Horizons, you may use a portion of your agreement to pay for this class.

If you have questions about Learning Credits, please contact your Account Manager.

Agile Business Analysis Agenda

Understanding Agile and Business Analysis
- Define the role of a business analyst in both traditional and Agile environments
- Explore the Agile Manifesto, principles, and values
Scrum Framework & Team Roles
- Understand the empirical nature of Scrum
- Explore Scrum roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team
- Examine how Agile BAs support Scrum teams and contribute to events
Visioning and Planning in Agile
- Identify the importance of vision and value in Agile initiatives
- Practice Agile planning techniques including story mapping and impact mapping
Identifying Stakeholders and Defining User Roles
- Elicit and define user roles and profiles
- Emphasize customer-centric thinking in Agile analysis
Building and Refining the Product Backlog
- Write effective user stories and acceptance criteria
- Define non-functional requirements and business rules
- Apply techniques for ordering and refining backlog items
Project Inception and Sprint Zero
- Get Agile projects off the ground with structured planning
- Understand the goals of Sprint Zero
BA Roles in Scrum Events
- Learn how BAs add value during Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Retrospective
- Use facilitation techniques to guide Agile ceremonies
Agile Tools and Techniques
- Explore story maps, product roadmaps, and traceability tools
- Use Real Options Theory to manage changing requirements