Description
AgileBA – Foundation and Practitioner Certification course is an integrated course that can enable the professionals to acquire AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner certificate at once. Agile Environments have an important position for a Business Analyst and hence it is important that professional Business analysts gain the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to serve different Agile based organizations.
This course is aimed at imparting practical experience to enhance the skills and capabilities of professionals. APMG International is the certifying agency that has partnered with Agile Business Consortium to design the curriculum for AgileBA which is a specialized training and certification course for business analysts. The training will teach the professionals about implementing Agile tools and frameworks while working on Agile projects.
What’s included in AgileBA-Foundation and Practitioner Certification Course?
- Agile Business Analysis Foundation Examination
- Agile Business Analysis Practitioner Examination
- Pre-course material
- Experienced Agile Business Analysis Instructors
- Hands-on training
- Certificate from APMG International
- Interaction with co-participants from diverse backgrounds
- Study guide prepared by subject matter experts
- Industry driven case studies
Why consider AgileBA certification?
The AgileBA foundation and practitioner course offers several benefits to professionals as well as the enterprise or organization they are employed at. These benefits include but not limited to-
Benefits for Professionals
- Advanced Knowledge
- Better collaborations
- Better control over projects
- Early and consistent project delivery
- React & adapt to changes easily
- Strengthen stakeholder relationship
- Better career growth
- Recognition in industry
Benefits for Enterprises
- High quality product
- Reduced risks
- Faster and higher ROI
- Increased project control
- Project predictability
- Better customer satisfaction
- Better communication
- Improved success rates of projects
Who Should Attend?
Everyone who wants to gain an understanding of Agile methodologies and fast track their career by learning how to implement Agile methods should attend this course and complete the certifications. This course is specifically designed for Business Analysts trying to gain knowledge about application of Agile Business Analysis methodologies.
People from industry working as Business Analysts, Change Analysts, Agile Developers, Project Managers, Scrum Professionals, Product Owners/Managers, and System Analysts can attend this course to take their skills a notch higher.
AgileBA Foundation certification is for practising business analysts/project managers/system analysts and other Agile team members who wish to become Agile project managers and individuals who want to gain certification in AgileBA Practitioner course.
AgileBA Practitioner course is for individuals who have already completed AgileBA Foundation certification, Agile team members trying to upgrade their Agile skills to become Agile project managers.
Why Choose ThoughtAgile?
- APMG International Accredited Training Organization
- Flexible learning methods and styles to suit the needs of the learner
- Most competent pricing in the industry
- High quality learning resources
- Experienced and highly skilled trainers
The curriculum for AgileBA -Foundation and Practitioner course is designed to cover all the basics of AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner level fundamentals. The programme outline is designed to cover topics such as-
- Agile Fundamentals and the AgileBA
- The Role of the Business Analyst in Agile Environment
- Requirements Planning and Estimating Throughout the Lifecycle
- The Agile Business Case
- Requirement Lifecycle
- Stakeholders in the Agile Project
- Requirements and User Stories
- Prioritisation
- Modelling framework
- Timeboxing
- Iterative Development
- Workshops
Separate exams are conducted for AgileBA Foundation and AgileBA Practitioner certificate. It is necessary for candidates to complete and pass the Foundation certificate exam before appearing for the Practitioner certification. Different exam formats are followed for both the certification assessments.
Foundation Certificate
Number of questions: 40 multiple choice questions 2
Number of Ques: 50 (MCQ based)
Minimum Pass marks-50%
Graded by:Trainer
Closed book test
Please note: Results will be provided confidentially
Practitioner Certificate
Duration: 150 minutes
Number of Ques: 4 (Objective exam)
Minimum Pass Marks: 50% (40 out of 80 points)
Graded by: APMG
Open book test
Please note: Results will be provided in 2-3 weeks.
1. What is AgileBA certification?
The AgileBA certification confirms the skills, knowledge and experience of professionals in the field of Agile Business Analysis and ensures that the knowledge is effectively converted into practice. Through this course, the professionals will learn to meet the requirements of Agile framework and apply Agile tools and methodologies in Agile project management in order to achieve business process improvements.
2. What are the prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites for attending AgileBAFoundation course. It will be beneficial to go through the pre-course guide before attending the training. Aspiring candidates for AgileBA Practitioner certification must have completed AgileBA Foundation certification.
It is not compulsory to attend both the courses together. If you want to complete these certifications separately, please contact us and we will help you.
3. Is this Agile course accredited?
Yes, AgileBAFoundation and Practitioner certification course is accredited by AGILEBA(APMG) on behalf of APMG (Accrediting Professional managers Globally) International.
4. How will this course help professionals?
Agile PM certification and accredited training will help professionals to-
- Apply the underlying principles and practices of AgileBA in a project situation.
- Designate roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
- Evaluate and generate content for Business Analysis based products in an Agile project.
- Apply Agile methodology for prioritising and managing requirements.
- Figure out and use essential Agile techniques in project management, like iterative development, MoSCoW prioritization and timeboxing.
- Learn how to test, estimate and measure progress in an Agile environment.
Earning the AgileBA Foundation Certification will make practising BA’s a part of the Agile team and AgileBA Practitioner certification will help them work as Agile leaders and handle projects on their own.
5. How long will the AgileBAcertificates be valid for?
The AgileBA foundation course has no expiry date.Professionals who clear the AgileBA Practitioner exam will be recognized as AgileBARegistered Practitioners. This registration will be valid for a period of 5 years and to maintain the status of registration, the candidates will have to complete and pass the AgileBA re-registration examination within 3-5 years from the date of initial practitioner certification.This re-registration exam is designed to verify the continuing knowledge and competence of practitioners in AgileBA.
6. How long will it take to complete this AgileBA qualification?
It is generally recommended that candidates spend 3-5 hours studying the pre-course guide prior to starting the course. The AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner course is a 4-day long training course followed by the assessment. Candidates will also be required to complete the homework assigned during the course.
7. How do I enroll for the AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner training course?
In a few simple steps, you can enroll for this online training course:
- Visit the Thought Agile Page and search for the AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner Course
- Select your training mode.
- Click on enrol.
- Fill in your details.
- Complete the payment process for successful enrolment.
8. Who are the trainers for the AgileBA Foundation and Practitioner course?
At Thought Agile, the instructors of the AgileBAFoundation and Practitioner Course are the renowned industry experts from all over the world.
Himanshu Jain |  |
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Himanshu Jain is an IT Professional and Professional skills trainer. In his career of over 18 years, he has worked in Project & Program Management, Product management and Business Analysis. He has worked in a variety of industries ranging from Business Consulting, Supply Chain, Education Technology and Financial Technologies. He is a seasoned trainer in the following: He also worked for financial software product companies like Siemens and FIS & Bank of America and has a proven track record of delivering high-risk regulatory & compliance projects and high visibility educational projects. In his career spanning 18 years, he has worked in a variety of industries ranging from Consulting, BPO, Supply Chain, and Finance and has managed projects ranging from Fintech, RegTech to EdTech. He holds two post-graduate degrees, one in business administration and the other one in information technology. To know more, connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/hjain0108/ | |
