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AgileBA® Foundation Course
Courses include a free Professional Assessment at Business Agility Professional Level 1 – Explorer from the Agile Business Consortium
Our APMG accredited AgileBA Foundation Training Course will examine the role of a business analyst in an agile world. Bringing together the methodology of Agile DSDM and the actual role of a business analyst in order to combine them for effective use in agile ways of working.
The Agile BA certification was created in partnership with the Agile Business Consortium, the professional body for promoting and enabling business agility worldwide. They have been contributing to agile knowledge for over 25 years with the use of DSDM (formally called Dynamic Systems Development Methods) and are the developers of Agile BA, Agile PM, and Agile PMF.
DSDM is vendor-independent, covers the entire life-cycle of a project and provides best practice guidance for on-time, in-budget delivery of projects, with proven scalability to address projects of all sizes and for any business sector.
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What does the Agile BA course cover?
Introducing an Agile approach has a significant impact on the role of the Business Analyst, on their existing skills and their way of working. Whilst traditional skills are still valuable, new skills and ways of working need to be adopted to harness the benefits of a new way of working and to appreciate the different relationships with co-workers.
Based on the Agile Business Consortium’s well-established Agile Project Framework, the guidance gives context to the Business Analyst role beyond the individual project, in relation to organisational mission and strategy, and provides additional depth and guidance for the Business Analyst role.
This AgileBA course covers the 13 areas in the Agile BA handbook over 12 modules. They are:
- Introduction and The Role of a Business Analyst in an Agile World
- Agile Fundamentals and the Agile BA
- The Agile Business Case
- Stakeholders in an Agile Project
- Requirements and User Stories
- Prioritisation
- Workshops
- Modelling
- Timeboxing and Iterative Development
- Requirements Planning and Estimating Throughout the Lifecycle
- The Requirements Lifecycle in an Agile Project
- Making the Transition to Agile Business Analysis
We will also cover the Appendices throughout the course which are:
- The Glossary
- Modelling Techniques
- Project Approach Questionnaire
- Facilitated Workshops
What are the benefits of studying this course?
Training and certification enables business analysis professionals to develop their understanding and proficiency in adopting and applying the AgileBA guidance, providing:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Agile BA role and responsibilities
- Context to the role beyond the individual project, in relation to organisational mission and strategy
- Additional depth, guidance and techniques for the Business Analyst role
Which study method would suit me best?
Fully accredited by APM Group International, you can study for your Agile BA Foundation with Training ByteSize either online, on-site, or virtually.
Our online courses are incredibly engaging and use a mix of audio, film, animation, pictures and diagrams; this ensures they are suitable for all types of learners from visual to verbal.
Classroom courses, either face to face or virtual, are great for those who want to engage with the trainer and other students. The learning is intense and therefore perfect for those wanting to quickly build their skills and achieve certification.
Who is the AgileBA course for?
AgileBA guidance, training and certification are designed to benefit a wide range of roles operating in an agile environment, including:
- Business Analysts
- Change Analysts
- Project Managers
- Scrum Product Owners/Managers
- Systems Analysts
- Agile Developers
What is the Agile BA Foundation exam structure?
- APMG accredited
- Multiple choice format
- 50 questions
- 50% pass mark (25/50)
- 40 minutes
- Closed-book
- No pre-requisites
Why study for your Agile BA Foundation with Training ByteSize?
As experts in delivering project management training through a range of study styles, your success is key to our success. We understand how people learn, we know how to train people to pass exams, we employ the best trainers and specialise in small class sizes to help you get the best from your investment. So, if you’re looking to enhance your project management skills and ensure you pass first time, Training ByteSize is a name you can trust.
As a family run business, project and programme management training is in our blood, and so is innovation. Our founders have been part of the industry since the 1990’s, specifically founding Key Skills and developing the world’s first accredited e-learning course for PRINCE2.
Today we are proud to continue with world firsts; with second generation Victoria at the helm, she had led Training ByteSize to ensure were the first company to develop and deliver e-learning options for accredited courses including Business Analysis Foundation, ITIL 4, and Agile Project Management. When we say we’re experts in project management training, we really do mean it.
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ViewCOURSE OPTIONS
- Online
- Onsite
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ONLINE TRAINING
AgileBA online training and official exam – 6 months access
Online learning is a great way to study and our e-learning portal is interactive and engaging.
Studying for your qualification online is a viable option for so many project managers:
- Learning is completely flexible to suits your busy schedule
- The interactive online course consists of voice-over and animation to keep you engaged throughout the learning
- You can access it anywhere in the world and take your exam online at a time that suits you best
- The AgileBA Foundation e-learning will take around 20 hours to complete and includes a quiz bank which contains a range of questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the course prior to sitting the official exam
- Our pass rates are well in excess of the national average (nearly 100%!), there is really no reason you should fail!
ONSITE TRAINING
If you are looking to train a team of people, you’ll find that our onsite training is a viable and cost effective option for you. We will ensure that from the initial consultation of your requirements to the end result of the Agile Business Analysis course, you and your learners will have had the best possible learning experience and we strive for the highest pass rates for your team.
If you would like to find out more about this option please call our team on 01270 626330 or complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you.
VIRTUAL TRAINING
Our Virtual Course platform delivers accredited and certified training, led by leading subject matter experts, direct to your home, mobile, computer or office without the hassle of travelling or staying away. It is so easy to fit in an online class into your busy schedule; simply log in from home, the office, or even while you are travelling.
Students can ask questions using a headset, webcam or a chat window, and get their questions answered, just like in a traditional classroom. Questions can be lined up and answered at intervals, without interrupting the teacher’s flow of thought. There is no difference in the level of interaction – in fact distractions are significantly reduced because of this way of teaching. Our trainers have a minimum of 10 years training experience, plus have previously run and managed live projects, so have real-life experience they bring to the virtual session.
Download our virtual classroom course brochure to find out more.
If you would like to find out more about this option please call our team on 01270 626330 or complete this short form and we’ll come right back to you.
GROUP TRAINING
Why consider onsite training with Training ByteSize?
- Cost per person is significantly reduced
- Pass rates are in excess of the national average
- Dedicated account manager to see the project through with you
- Our trainers have a wealth of experience across a variety of industries
- All our training advisors are qualified in the subject they’re advising on
Call our our friendly team today and we would be delighted to help, you can speak to us on +44 (0)1270 626330 Alternatively, fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
