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For companies operating in such a dynamic environment, the role of business analysis in gaining a competitive advantage cannot be overestimated . Business analysts help organizations analyze and redesign the operating processes and find the best solution to do it faster, cheaper and better.

Management teams are increasingly aware that such responsible tasks should not be performed by people selected at random. In order to be competitive nowadays, investing in valuable knowledge backed with international certificates is a must. Industry certificates that are recognized in the community are also becoming an indispensable element of building one’s position on the job market and they translate directly into expedited promotions.

The business analysis competence development and certification program offered by MT&DC is a comprehensive training path that allows you to get knowledge, tools and skills necessary to be an effective business analyst. Business Analysis is a difficult job, one that requires considerable diplomatic sill, business savvy and technical background. It is a profession that is emerging as one of the most critical on the project team. It has its own competency model and identified set of skills which can be developed during business analysis training.

The knowledge and skills acquired in training are backed with prestigious certificates of George Washington University and compliant with the global standards of International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).

 

Who should participate in the business analysis competence development and certification program?

• Business Analysts who strive for formal definition of their role, scope of responsibility and duties.
• Project Managers who deal with business analysis as a part of their functional duties.
• Business Managers who work in Project environment and cooperate with Business Analysts and Project Managers.
• Business Analysts and other professionals who specialize in the area of technology and information systems and those who desire to understand business aspects of information ventures.

 

The business Analysis competence development and certification program:
Two Levels of George Washington University Certification

IMPORTANT! Please note that as of June 1st 2010 the "Professional Certificate in Business Analysis" is replaced with a new certification path. All persons that started attending the courses prior to this date will be able to continue the certification path ending with the "Professional Certificate in Business Analysis".

 

 

 

George Washington University certification requirements

 

LEVEL I - Associate's Certificate in Business Analysis

The Associate’s Certificate in Business Analysis requires the completion of three courses within two years. Completion of at least one of the two foundation courses, i.e. BA – Business Analysis or HGDUR – How to Gather and Document User Requirements is compulsory. Subsequent courses should be selected from among remaining business analysis trainings. Also, the path may include one project management training course of your choice.
Based on our experience we suggest that you complete both foundation courses. The third module selected should develop a competence area that is most advantageous for your job responsibilities.

The participants of training courses at the Associate level will acquire practical knowledge of business analysis according to the global standards of International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). They will get familiar with generic business analysis terminology coupled with tools and techniques that are necessary to define and document requirements. The level is designed for all that need solid foundations in practical understanding of the application of business analysis methods across all phases of a project. In class, the participants develop and reinforce key skills that every business analyst needs to possess.

LEVEL II - Master's Certificate in Business Analysis

The Master's Certificate in Business Analysis requires the completion of seven courses within four years: five compulsory courses in business analysis and two project management training courses. We recommend that you take LPM – Leadership in Project Management as one of the project management modules. Having hard, technical skills is only a partial success for a business analyst. “Soft skills” necessary to lead teams, communicate with non-technical staff and other stakeholders are equally important.

The participants of the Master program augment their knowledge and skills in business analysis with specialized areas of process modeling management, use case modeling and testing techniques. They also acquire basic knowledge of project management, which significantly improves project scope definition and control, as well as identification of possible risks.

The Master certification path is designed for business analysts and other individuals that perform analyses and strive to become fully professional in their work. The program is also meant for managers that lead teams of experts dealing with business analysis and testing.

 

Program structure

An indisputable advantage of George Washington University certification program is considerable freedom in the selection of courses to match individual needs of companies and their employees. Complete integration of business analysis and project management training paths allows the participants to develop their competence by including courses from both areas in their training programs. The program structure is predicated on the fact that the two domains are merging to a large extent, while the synergy and mutual understanding between business analysts and project managers is instrumental in achieving project success. Moreover, it facilitates competence development and certification for individuals combining business analysis and project coordination on the job.

 

The chart of competence development and certification in business analysis presented here is based on some premises related to the planning of a training path.

The knowledge and skills acquired in foundation courses (BA and HGDUR) are used in subsequent trainings in the area of business analysis, which is worth noting when you plan your training path. Starting the program with BA – Business Analysis course is recommended for beginners in the field of business analysis. Information on any additional restrictions on the sequence of selected courses can be found in respective descriptions of individual modules.

Reminder! Each training from the certification path, although logically homogenous with other modules, can be completed as a separate, single course. At the end of each of the listed courses the participants are entitled to gain the George Washington University certificate which confirms you have successfully completed the specific course.

 

Forms of trainings execution

Our courses are delivered in two formulas:

• Open (for individual participants)
• Closed (for corporate groups –& Business Analysis Academy)

 

Measurable benefits for participants and companies

Personal benefits:
• Compendium of knowledge and skills indispensable for any professional Business Analyst,
• Prestigious certificates of the George Washington University and ESI International, which confirm attendee’s professional background in the profession of Business Analyst,
• Set of competencies that allow you to build the competitive advantage of your organization.
• Recognition of professional competence by professional peers and management

Benefits for the organization:
• A competent team using business analysis best practices and thus contributing to a competitive advantage of an organization
• Greater control over project selection resulting in an optimized project portfolio
• Uniform business analysis terminology, tools and techniques across the organization

 

 

 

 

 

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