The Agile Business Analyst
COURSE TYPE
Practitioner
Course Number
3646
Duration
3 Days
If you are a Business Analyst working in Agile projects, this course will help you understand how to operate in an Agile environment so that you are better equipped to deliver value to your organization. You will learn how to build the right products, for the right customers, at the right time while reducing waste.
You Will Learn How To
- The responsibilities for product ownership and where the Business Analyst can contribute
- The role of the Business Analyst in Agile software teams
- How lightweight modelling techniques are used in Agile
- How to derive user stories from analysis models such as process models, class diagrams, state transition diagrams and other tools of the analysis trade
- How to integrate requirements management into an Agile software development process
- And utilise guidelines and practices for designing and deploying an effective Agile business analysis process
Important Course Information
Prerequisites:This course builds on your existing knowledge of both Agile and business analysis - you need to have a good understanding and experience in both to get the maximum benefit from attending this course. The skills you will need are covered in our Agile Fundamentals course.
Certification:- ICAgile accredited course: The ICP-BVA Certification from ICAgile, is granted on the successful completion of this course. This certification is part of the ICAgile Value Management Track along with our Agile Fundamentals and Adaptive Program and Portfolio Management courses.
- We offer the complete ICAgile Value Management Track for those looking to become an ICAgile Certified Expert in Value Management (ICE-VM).
- This course is accredited with the Project Management Institute (PMI)® for 18 PDUs (Professional Development Units). The PMI course code is: 003646.
Course Outline
- The product owner role
- The value management team
- Where business analysis fits in the agile lifecycle
- The product development lifecycle
- Vision
- Product roadmap
- Personas
- Design workshops
- Story maps
- Prioritisation
- Release planning
- Backlog grooming
- Story splitting
- Story elaboration
- Frequent releases
- Successful closure
- Using analysis models in Agile projects to identify and extract user stories: use cases, process models, class diagrams, decision tools, state transition diagrams
- Advanced systems analysis - explore the techniques from the Agile extension to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge strategies and practices for integrating the BA with Agile software development teams
- Five principles for Agile business analysis and how they influence effective outcomes for our customers
Convenient Ways to Attend This Instructor-Led Course
Hassle-Free Enrollment: No advance payment required to reserve your seat.
Tuition due 30 days after you attend your course.
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Tuition
Standard
Government
In Classroom or
Online
Standard
$2650
Government
$2355
Private Team Training
Course Tuition Includes:
Training Hours
Standard Course Hours: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
*Informal discussion with instructor about your projects or areas of special interest: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
FREE Online Course Exam (if applicable) – Last Day: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
By successfully completing your FREE online course exam, you will:
- Have a record of your growth and learning results
- Bring proof of your progress back to your organization
- Earn credits toward industry certifications (if applicable)
Enhance Your Credentials with Professional Certification
Learning Tree's comprehensive training and exam preparation guarantees that you will gain the knowledge and confidence to achieve professional certification and advance your career.
Earn 18 PDUs
PMI, the Registered Education Provider logo, PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP,
and PMBOK are marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.
This course is approved by PMI® for 18 professional development units (PDUs). For more on the Project Management Institute and a full list of courses approved for PDUs.
Technical : 14 PDUs
Business & Strategic : 4 PDUs