AgileBA® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation & Practitioner Classroom (Exam Included)

AgileBA® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation & Practitioner Classroom (Exam Included)

Learn to be an effective business analyst on an agile project team!

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.

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
• Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, IT Analysts, Change Managers,Team Leaders, Agile Team Members

Learning Objectives

• 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
• 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
• This course is fully accredited by APMG International

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• 4-day accredited course with an authorised AgileBA® trainer
• Licensed course material
• AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner certificates
• Exam Vouchers for AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner accredited exams
• Official manual in PDF: AgileBA® Agile Business Analysis Handbookok.
• Foundation & Practitioner online exam through a remote invigilator (valid for 12 months from date of purchase).

Training agenda

• Introduction to the programme
• The role of a business analyst in an agile world
• Agile fundamentals and AgileBA
• The agile business case
• Stakeholders in the agile project
• Requirements and user stories
• Prioritisation
• Workshops
• Timeboxing and iterative development
• Requirements planning and estimation throughout the lifecycle
• The requirements lifecycle in an Agile project
• Preparation for the Foundation and Practitioner exams

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for studying AgileBA at Foundation level. However, having at least some background knowledge of either Agile or business analysis can be helpful.
• In order to sit the AgileBA Practitioner exam, a candidate must first earn their Foundation qualification.
• No education background needed

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)

Licensing and Accreditation:

The AgileBA® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation and Practitioner course offered by AVC is accredited by APMG International, based on the Partner's Agreement and fulfils the accreditation requirements.

About Us 

Adding Value Consulting (AVC) is a leading Accredited Training Organization (ATO). We have introduced a large number of Best Practice methods in Scandinavia. We are experts in training and certification. Over the years, AVC has acquired extensive knowledge of various management methods, relevant practices, and experience in the field of activity. We offer individually tailored and flexible training based on our client's needs.

We offer more than 250 different certifications in areas such as Agile, Cyber Security, IT, and Project Management. We use eLearning, virtual, or classroom courses to meet our client's needs and achieve the highest results in knowledge, certification, and customer satisfaction.

Our practical courses put theory into practice. We train you as close as possible to actual practice through interactive exercises and helpful discussions. We give you the tips and tools that work. You can immediately apply your new knowledge to your work. We guarantee you will gain all the necessary expertise and support during the training to obtain your certification. That's our promise!