AgileBA ® Agile Business Analyst Foundation & Practitioner - eLearning (exam included)

AgileBA ® - Agile Business Analyst - Foundation & Practitioner, eLearning, including exam

Become a fully qualified AgileBA Practitioner with this fully accredited course from AVC!

The course is based on the AgileBA Handbook from the Agile Business Consortium and is ideal for those who want to understand the role of a business analyst in agile environments. Students will learn how agile business analysts create tangible value in different parts of an organisation. The course also prepares participants to sit for and pass the Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA) Foundation & Practitioner certification exams.

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Who is this course for?

• Practising business analysts who want to gain a better understanding of Agile
• Agile team members who want to become Agile Business Analysts
• Managers and product owners who want to adopt AgileBA best practices
• Anyone who wants to achieve the AgileBA Foundation & Practitioner certifications

What will you learn by taking this course?

• AgileBA principles, philosophy and processes and how to apply them in practice
• How to use the AgileBA approach to requirements management
• Timeboxing, MoSCoW prioritisation and iterative goal setting
• Create and evaluate BA products within an Agile project
• Managing and prioritising requirements in Agile environments
• The levels of authority that describe the requirements for a Business Case
• Roles and requirements in typical Agile projects
• Managing support and facilitation
• Test, replicate and evaluate delivery of benefits
• Manage support and facilitation
• Creating useful practices and tangible value from the principles, processes and philosophy of AgileBA
• Using the AgileBA approach to requirements management
• Everything needed to pass the official Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA®) Foundation & Practitioner exams

Why should you take this course?

• Agile is a very popular methodology in the business world, as is business analysis
• AgileBA offers a lucrative specialisation path for business analysts and Agile practitioners
• AgileBA encourages continuous improvement and optimised communication
• This course includes several online training resources, including instructor-led videos, knowledge checks, sample exams and case studies
• We offer each student 12 months access and FREE exam vouchers (T&Cs apply)
• This course is fully accredited by APMG International

An introduction to this AgileBA Foundation course

Module zero introduces you to the main features of the course as well as the curriculum, aims, objectives and structure.

It also includes a syllabus, diagrams, glossary, further reading documents and links, white papers and links to download digital copies of the framework publications. It also contains some of the most frequently asked questions about the AgileBA qualification.

Foundation Module 1: Role of the Business Analyst

Learning objectives

In module one we take a look at the role of the business analyst and how an AgileBA works in a very different way. We explore the context of an AgileBA's role in relation to business needs and address some of the best techniques that can help an AgileBA support their organisation in formulating its strategies.

Foundation Module 2: Agile Fundamentals: DSDM Principles and Roles

Learning objectives

In module two, we address the DSDM philosophy along with the agile approach to project variables. We address the DSDM process and how it can be scaled and configured. We then present the 8 DSDM principles together with the team model before addressing the DSDM roles and how they work together.

Foundation Module 3: Fundamental Concepts of Agile: DSDM Management Products

Learning objectives

In this module, we explore the management products from each DSDM phase and the purpose that each of them serves. We also look at the role of AgileBA within an Agile project.

Foundation Module 4: The Agile Business Case

Learning objectives

In module four, we review the role of the Agile business case, why one might be needed, its link to the business strategy and the typical content. We will discuss the roles and responsibilities of Agile in the business case and the Agile methods that can be used to create one.

Foundation Module 5: Stakeholders in an Agile Project

Learning objectives

In module five, we look at how to work with stakeholders in an Agile project. We start by understanding what a stakeholder is and how to engage them through different techniques and methods. We explore what good communication looks like and how important it can be to engage stakeholders at the right time and with the right level of detail. We also explore the impact this can have on project outcomes.

Foundation Module 6: Agile Methods: Facilitated Workshops

Learning objectives

Using facilitated workshops is a proven Agile methodology that ensures robust collaboration, rich communication and results with speed and buy-in. In this module, we go through some of the most common types of facilitated workshops and how AgileBA is involved in using them in a DSDM project.

Foundation Module 7: Modelling Agile Methods

Learning objectives

In module seven we continue to explore key agile practices. We start by looking at modelling and prototyping. You will understand the target audience for these practices and why they are so useful. We will discuss the different types of modelling and their purposes before looking at the link that these practices have with the DSDM principles.

Foundation Module 8: Prioritisation

Learning objectives

Module 8 is about prioritisation and the key role it plays in Agile projects. We discuss different prioritisation tools such as MoSCoW and the Kano model, and the role of effective prioritisation in the success of a project.

Foundation Module 9: Agile Methods: Timeboxes & Iterative Development

Learning objectives

This module is about timeframes, what they are and what they are used for within a project. We then move on to explore iterative development and the role it plays in solution development and testing. We conclude by exploring how AgileBAs are involved in both parts of an Agile project.

Foundation Module 10: Introduction to Requirements

Learning objectives

Modules 10 and 11 introduce you to requirements, their planning and how to estimate them. Module 10 starts by explaining several definitions and then moves on to dissect how requirements activities evolve throughout the DSDM lifecycle. During the module, you will be introduced to user stories and the INVEST model, and you will also get an insight into the purpose of PRL.

Foundation Module 11: Requirements Planning and Estimation

Learning objectives

In this module, we continue to explore requirements and the role they play in Agile projects. Here you will be introduced to the concept of requirements planning and estimation within DSDM. We go through the estimation process and the role of AgileBA in relation to requirements.

Foundation Module 12: Making the Transition

Learning objectives

The last module is a short interview with our subject matter expert and course leader, Antony della Porter. Antony raises several issues around the need for change and how this applies specifically to the role of AgileBA.

Trial

Learning objectives

The course includes two practice assignments for the AgileBA Foundation exam. One is provided by APMG, while the other comes from the AVC team. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the course modules before attempting the practice exams.

An introduction to this AgileBA Practitioner course

Learning objectives

This module introduces the main features of the course as well as the learning plan, objectives, aims and structure.

It also includes a syllabus, diagrams, glossary, documents for further reading and links, white papers and links to download key digital copies of the AgileBA framework publications. Finally, some of the most frequently asked questions about AgileBA are addressed.

Practitioner Module 1: Business Analysis Fundamentals

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz that reviews the AgileBA Foundation content.

It then introduces an interactive case study (which includes a company and project background, as well as project objectives), which helps participants learn how to apply business analysis techniques appropriately in a given context. Participants will also learn how to evaluate whether a technique has been applied correctly.

Practitioner Module 2: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the content of AgileBA Foundation.

This is followed by an interactive case study containing information that participants will use, along with what they have already learnt, to construct a lean canvas and engage stakeholders.

Practitioner Module 3: Customer Journeys and Personas

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the content of the AgileBA Foundation.

It then presents an interactive case study that participants will use to model a customer journey and create a stakeholder persona.

Practitioner Module 4: Facilitated Workshops and Modelling

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the content of the AgileBA Foundation.

Then, an interactive case study will be presented that participants will use to apply their knowledge of agile methods. Participants will also be asked to evaluate whether the company described in the scenario has used appropriate models and prototypes in their project.

Practitioner module 5: Timeboxing and Iterative Development

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the AgileBA Foundation content.

It then presents an interactive case study that participants will use to apply their knowledge of timeboxing and iterative development. Participants will then assess whether the same methods have been used appropriately and effectively in the context of the case study.

PractitionersModule 6: Prioritisation and Testing

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the AgileBA Foundation content.

It then presents an interactive case study that participants will use to apply their knowledge of prioritisation within a project lifecycle. Participants will also use test criteria and develop their own acceptance criteria before evaluating the same processes used in the case study.

Practitioners Module 7: User Stories

Learning objectives

This module starts with a quiz reviewing the content of AgileBA Foundation.

Afterwards, an interactive case study will be presented that participants will use to apply their knowledge of User Stories. Participants will also assess whether the same practices have been used effectively in the case study.

Exercise test

Learning objectives

The course includes two practice assignments for the AgileBA Practitioner exam. One is provided by APMG, while the other comes from the AVC team. Students are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the course modules before attempting the practice exams.

Exam

This course is designed to fully prepare participants to take the AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner exams in quick succession.

The course includes practice exams to help participants prepare for the real exam, as well as FREE test vouchers.

AgileBA Foundation exam:

• This is a multiple choice exam consisting of 50 questions
• There is a time limit of 40 minutes to complete the exam
• The exam is closed, and only the provided material may be used
• The pass mark for the exam is 50%: you must get 25 out of 50 questions correct

AgileBA Practitioner exam:

• This is a complex multiple choice exam
• There are four questions per paper
• Each question is worth 20 points
• To pass, you must score at least 50% (40 points out of 80)
• The exam lasts 2.5 hours (150 minutes)
• The exam is open (AgileBA Handbook only)