Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA) Foundation Certification Course with exam

Introducing an Agile approach has a significant impact on the role of the Business Analyst, on their existing skills and their way of working. AgileBA^® training and certification is based on the AgileBA^® Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium.

During this course you will learn how to:

• Apply the underpinning philosophy, principles, and processes of AgileBA in a project situation
• Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing and prioritising requirements
• Produce and evaluate the content of BA-produced products during an Agile project
• Identify and apply popular Agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing
• Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project and the different levels of empowerment with respect to requirements and the business case
• Understand the mechanisms for facilitation and support within an Agile project
• Understand how to test, estimate and evaluate benefits delivery in an Agile project
• Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements.
• Effectively prepare for the exam entitling to obtain the international certificate - AgileBA^® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation Exam

• Delivery of 3-day accredited course with an authorized AgileBA^® trainer,
• Licensed course materials,
• AgileBA^® Foundation certificate of completion,
• Voucher for AgileBA^® Foundation accredited exam.

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the AgileBA^® Foundation course.

Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.

AgileBA^® (Agile Business Analyst) Foundation course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is accredited by APMG International, based upon Partner's Agreement and complies with the accreditation requirements.

The following individuals will benefit from this course:

• Practising business analysts
• Agile team members who wish to become Agile Business Analysts
• Individuals wishing to understand business analysis – such as product owners and managers
• Individuals pursuing the AgileBA Practitioner certificate.

1. Introduction
2. The role of a Business Analyst in an Agile World
3. Agile Fundamentals and the Agile BA
4. The Agile Business Case
5. Stakeholders in the agile Project
6. Requirements and User Stories
7. Prioritisation
8. Workshops
9. Timeboxing and iterative Development
10. Requirements Planning and Estimating Throughout the lifecycle
11. The Requirements Lifecycle in an Agile Project
12. Foundation Examination Preparation

We use APMG accredited training materials:

• Twenty four (24) hours of instructor-led training
• Training slides in pdf format
• Participation in unique exercises
• Sample Papers
• Syllabus

The training course net price per person includes the web-based exam available within the APMG International candidate account. The applicable price is shown in the course calendar.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
It is mandatory to purchase the training course including the certification exam voucher.

• Name: AgileBA^® Foundation Exam
• Exam language: English
• Format: multiple-choice questions
• Delivery: Web-based (single-browser)
• Access: Candidates can access the exam within the APMG International account.
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Number of Questions: 50
• Passing Score: 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) - 50%
• Closed/Open Book: Closed Book

1. What is the length of the AgileBA Foundation course?

   The Agile Business Analyst Foundation course is a three-day program, which includes 24 hours of accredited, instructor-led training.

2. Who should attend the AgileBA Foundation training?

   The course is designed for practicing business analysts, agile team members wishing to specialize in Business Analysis, and individuals like Product Owners or Managers who seek to understand Business Analysis in an Agile context.

3. Are there any prerequisites for the AgileBA Foundation course?

   No, there are no formal prerequisites required to take the AgileBA Foundation course.

4. What are the key learning objectives of this course?

   The course teaches delegates how to apply the philosophy and principles of AgileBA, use Agile techniques like MoSCoW prioritization and timeboxing, manage requirements and user stories, and understand roles within an Agile project.

5. What is the format of the AgileBA Foundation exam?

   The exam is closed-book, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and candidates have 40 minutes to complete it. The passing score is 50% (25 correct answers).

6. Which document is the AgileBA training and certification based on?

   The AgileBA training and certification is based on the official AgileBA Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium.

We really do care about the details. Positive and efficient learning environments are key to our attendees' success in preparation to AgileBA exam. We aim to create a comfortable conditions for learning that optimise the ability of attendees to learn:

• Climate of safety and open authentic conversation
• Modern online training platform, classes conducted live by qualified instructors
• Seasoned, certified and experienced instructor team
• Well-structured and compelling schemes that translate into high exam scores
• Licensed and accredited training materials and many interactive online exercises

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