Overview
The role of a business analyst is to provide professional
expertise to help the organization work smarter to achieve its
mission.
This program provides a modern tool set that integrates the best
from proven methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, Agile, Theory
of Constraints as well as traditional Systems Development
Lifecycle. By applying theory to realistic scenarios, analysts
can develop their communication, problem solving and
implementation skills to translate business possibilities into
realities.
Benefits
- Communicate with stakeholders in a more strategic,
influential and efficient fashion
- Accelerate recommended changes
- Design the business case and support targeted solutions
- Plan and monitor the progress of deliverables
- Document business requirements to clearly capture stakeholder
expectations
- Analyze business processes to enhance the return on
investment
Audience
New or practicing business analysts of any industry will learn
how to optimize business processes and align IT systems to better
support an organization’s mission.
Structure
The Business Analyst certificate program consists of seven
courses (one course/month), totaling 84 hours of instruction
required for the certificate. Students may complete the
certificate program in approximately 7 months.
The program is cohort driven and based on a logical sequence
where each course builds upon the last. Curriculum aligns with
the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Business
Analyst Body of Knowledge (BABOK).
