IIBA Endorsed Certified Business Analyst|Online

Course Methodology

This course relies on the use of an interactive case study, developed specifically for this course, to demonstrate the different components of effective problem solving and successful analytical thinking. In addition to the customized case, this course utilizes individual debriefs, group discussions, role playing, and presentations.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Defend the value of research and analytics in a business environment
Apply strategic thinking to analyze their current business environment
Structure a problem and break it down into smaller independent issues
Create a work plan that prioritizes resources and focuses team efforts
Identify the right sources for data through research and expert interviews
Analyze and interpret complex data
Create and customize pivot tables to analyze data efficiently
Build structured arguments to communicate findings
Develop a structured story to present to leadership
Present findings to team members and senior leadership

Target Audience

New and advanced analysts and project managers who are involved in researching, analyzing and investigating business problems and issues related to their organization.

Target Competencies

Problem management
Problem solving ability
Analytical thinking
Conceptual thinking
Analysis of data
Using Pivot tables
Balanced decision making
Results orientation

Overview of the role of the business analyst
- The business analyst’s scope of work
- Business analysts as internal consultants
- Active data gathering
- Overview of problem solving approaches
- Generating creative solutions
- Intelligence versus creativity
- Effective decision making
- Choosing between alternatives
Thinking strategically
- An overview of strategic thinking
- The three big strategic questions
- Key elements of a successful strategy
- Strategy and the quest for competitive advantage
- The importance of strategy
- The 5 Cs of strategic analysis
- Porter's 5 forces impact Potential Industry Earnings (PIE)
- Creating and capturing value
- Conducting SWOT analysis
- Fundamentals of PEDESTL framework
Structuring problems
- The importance of structuring problems
- Defining the right issue
- Using the issue statement
- Dividing issues into manageable parts
- The use of logic trees in problem solving
- Prioritizing and planning
- The importance of prioritizing work
- Eliminating non-essential issues
- Using the 80:20 rule
- Prioritization methodologies
- Using the prioritization matrix
- Developing practical project plans
- Building an effective work plan
Conducting analyses
- Getting the right data
- Types of research
- Primary research development
- Secondary research development
- Using pivot tables for analysis
  - Introduction to pivot tables
  - Creating pivot tables
  - Customizing pivot tables
  - Performing calculations within pivot tables
  - Creating calculated fields
  - Creating calculated items
  - Using cell references and name ranges
  - Managing pivot table calculations
Communicating and presenting
- Turning data into findings
- Building effective arguments
- Communicating findings by telling a 'story'
- Story telling elements
- Designing powerful presentations
- Presenting to senior management

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)

Meirc is an Endorsed Education Provider™ (EEP) for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). IIBA® is an independent non-profit professional association serving the growing field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA® actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain standards for the ongoing development of the practice and the certification of business analysts. Meirc’s IIBA® accredited courses are based on the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) guide. Participants in these courses can earn Professional Development (PD) units as well as prepare for the IIBA® competency-based certification exams including the ECBA™, the CCBA™ and the CBAP™ certifications.

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Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC)

MPC certified courses by Meirc Training & Consulting are designed for those willing to challenge themselves and go the extra distance. Participants who fully attend an MPC course and successfully complete the test on the last day, will receive a Meirc Professional Certificate (MPC), in addition to the one they receive for full attendance. MPC certificates are regionally recognized and can be quite valuable when applying for more senior roles within the organization or outside.

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2023 Schedule & Fees

Fees

Per participant

USD 2900

Fees + VAT as applicable

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Location & Date

There are no public sessions remaining for this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.

Meirc reserves the right to alter dates, content, venue, trainer, and to offer courses in an integrated virtual learning (IVL) format whereby face to face classroom participants and virtual learners participate simultaneously in the same course in an interactive learning experience.

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This course is also offered in face-to-face courses, click on the course below.

IIBA Endorsed Certified Business Analyst

17 - 21 Jul, 2023

English

London

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29 Oct - 2 Nov, 2023

English

Dubai

IIBA Endorsed Certified Business Analyst

3 - 7 Dec, 2023

Arabic

Dubai

Overview

Course Methodology

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Defend the value of research and analytics in a business environment
Apply strategic thinking to analyze their current business environment
Structure a problem and break it down into smaller independent issues
Create a work plan that prioritizes resources and focuses team efforts
Identify the right sources for data through research and expert interviews
Analyze and interpret complex data
Create and customize pivot tables to analyze data efficiently
Build structured arguments to communicate findings
Develop a structured story to present to leadership
Present findings to team members and senior leadership

Target Audience

New and advanced analysts and project managers who are involved in researching, analyzing and investigating business problems and issues related to their organization.

Target Competencies

Problem management
Problem solving ability
Analytical thinking
Conceptual thinking
Analysis of data
Using Pivot tables
Balanced decision making
Results orientation

Course Outline

Overview of the role of the business analyst
- The business analyst’s scope of work
- Business analysts as internal consultants
- Active data gathering
- Overview of problem solving approaches
- Generating creative solutions
- Intelligence versus creativity
- Effective decision making
- Choosing between alternatives
Thinking strategically
- An overview of strategic thinking
- The three big strategic questions
- Key elements of a successful strategy
- Strategy and the quest for competitive advantage
- The importance of strategy
- The 5 Cs of strategic analysis
- Porter's 5 forces impact Potential Industry Earnings (PIE)
- Creating and capturing value
- Conducting SWOT analysis
- Fundamentals of PEDESTL framework
Structuring problems
- The importance of structuring problems
- Defining the right issue
- Using the issue statement
- Dividing issues into manageable parts
- The use of logic trees in problem solving
- Prioritizing and planning
- The importance of prioritizing work
- Eliminating non-essential issues
- Using the 80:20 rule
- Prioritization methodologies
- Using the prioritization matrix
- Developing practical project plans
- Building an effective work plan
Conducting analyses
- Getting the right data
- Types of research
- Primary research development
- Secondary research development
- Using pivot tables for analysis
  - Introduction to pivot tables
  - Creating pivot tables
  - Customizing pivot tables
  - Performing calculations within pivot tables
  - Creating calculated fields
  - Creating calculated items
  - Using cell references and name ranges
  - Managing pivot table calculations
Communicating and presenting
- Turning data into findings
- Building effective arguments
- Communicating findings by telling a 'story'
- Story telling elements
- Designing powerful presentations
- Presenting to senior management