BABOK® Foundation

A guide to business analysis

Business analysis according to BABOK® is intended for everyone who realizes that the timely implementation of changes with added value is necessary to gain a competitive advantage

Naturally, the target group includes all those who fundamentally participate in business analysis, i.e. perform the tasks of a business analyst: the role of Business Analyst, Business Architect, Process Owner, Process Analyst, Management Consultant, IT Analyst, etc.

The roles that need to make quick and correct decisions cannot be neglected:

  • Project, Program, Portfolio Manager

  • Change Manager, Process Owner and Quality Assurance

  • Next, more user roles - Business Subject Matter Expert and Key User

What will you learn

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  • Learn best practice in the field of business analysis
  • Understand the advantages and limitations of different approaches in this area
  • Distinguish appropriate and inappropriate ways of applying principles, procedures and techniques
  • Learn to use the BABOK methodology in the context of your current (or intended) position and company

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Timeline

Day 1

09:00 – 10:30 BA| Business Analysis
  • Introducing BA
  • IIBA® BABOK® standard
  • BABOK® Key Principles
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 – 12:00 BA| Role
  • Business Analyst
  • BA Role Competencies
  • Overview of knowledge areas
  • Principles of effective communication BA
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:45 BA | Strategy and Plans
  • Planning "BA Planning and Monitoring"
  • Strategy Analysis "Strategy Analysis"
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 16:45 BA| Changes
  • Collection of change requests
  • BABOK “Elicitation and Collaboration”

Day 2

09:00 – 10:30 Analysis and design
  • Requirements Analysis
  • BABOK Design Definition
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee break
10:45 – 12:00 Changes
  • Solution Evaluation (“Solution Evaluation”)
  • Requirements Life Cycle Management
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14:45 Solution Evaluation
  • Impact Assessment
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Aspects of Organizational Readiness
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee break
15:00 – 17:00 Summary and exam preparation
  • Application of procedures and techniques as per change
  • Critical areas and risks in performing BA
  • Block length 45 min.
  • Teaching hours 16
  • Refreshments Yes
  • Exam Yes

BABOK Foundation is a comprehensive course for business analysts. The basic framework is BABOK. This intensive program includes practical scenarios, exercises and advanced analysis techniques to put BA principles into practice.

The certification exam takes place online at an individual date after the end of the training.

Prestigious certification included

BABOK Foundation certification

Course graduates will receive a Certificate in Business Analysis at the BABOK Foundation level. As part of the certification, they must demonstrate practical knowledge of the principles and techniques of Business Analysis defined by the current valid version of the BABOK Guide.

Exam topics:

  • Business Analysis Techniques

  • The role and competence of a business analyst

  • Key areas of Business Analysis according to the BABOK standard

Certification instructions

Exam format

Upon passing the final exam successful graduates receive the prestigious, internationally recognized BABOK Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis

Duration: 90 min.

No. of questions: 50

Open-book policy: No

Exam language: English

Minimum pass rate: 37/50 marks (75%)

English dictionary: Allowed as part of the certification

Frequently asked questions

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What is BABOK?

It stands for Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge. It is a set of best practices intended for business analysis. It helps managers, analysts and others interested in BA

  • define the meaning of work

  • organize tasks better

  • show the team how to achieve these goals

  • eliminate risks arising from bad decisions

What is Business Analysis?

Business Analysis (or BA) will help you effectively define the current situation, problem or plan. Business analysis will help you thoroughly analyze this situation and propose solution options, including how to achieve the set goals.

How does the final exam and certification work?

The final exam can be taken:

a) Online from the comfort of your home.

b) On paper at the TAYLLORCOX campus.

If you are interested, you can purchase additional exam insurance, with which you get a second attempt for free in the event of failure on the first attempt.

The outcome of a successfully completed exam is a prestigious, accredited and globally recognized certificate.

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