Developed by APMG in partnership with the DSDM Consortium, AgileBA is a new guidance, training and certification scheme designed for business analysts working in an agile environment.
The Business Analyst is a critical role within an agile project team and with more and more organizations adopting agile approaches, we need to ensure those performing this crucial role have the necessary skills and expertise.
The AgileBA syllabus and exams are based on the AgileBA Handbook (published by DSDM). The Handbook offers the first comprehensive set of guidance, framework and practices for the business analyst working on an agile project.
Training and certification has been designed to give the Business Analyst the skills needed to successfully gather, analyse, validate and champion the requirements throughout an Agile project. It also gives context to the Agile Business Analyst role beyond the individual project, in relation to organizational mission and strategy, providing additional depth and guidance for business analysis in an agile context.
Learning Objectives
AgileBA guidance and training will help individuals and organizations:-
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Lay the foundations for successful agile projects
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Explain how the business analyst role and skills fit in an Agile environment
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Clarify the different ways of working with the Agile BA during the phases of an Agile project
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Outlines the lifecycle of an Agile requirement and how to write good, effective Agile requirements
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Provide a comprehensive set of techniques and practices for effective business analysis and collaborative agile working.
Pre-Requisites
To sit the Practitioner exam you musy have passed the Agile Business Analysis Foundation exam.
Course Content
1. The role of business analyst in an agile world
2. Agile fundamentals and the agile BA
3. The agile business case
4. Stakeholders in the agile project
5. Requirements and user stories
6. Prioritisation
7. Workshops
8. Modelling
9. Timeboxing and Iterative Development
10. Requirements planning and estimating throughout the lifecycle
11. The requirements lifecycle in an agile project
12. Making the transaction to agile BA
Exams & Certification
Exam Format:
Complex Multiple Choice
4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per question
40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
5 hour duration
Open-book (AgileBA Handbook only)
Sample questions will be provided to assist you with the exam.
APMG Digital Badge
Successful candidates can now claim a digital badge to embed on an email signature, website, social media platforms or a digital CV. With just one click employers, clients, customers and other interested parties can easily view and verify credentials and skills.
Digital badges are available for exams currently delivered by APMG. To access their digital badge candidates must have taken their exam with APMG International after 1 January 2016.
For further information in relation to the digital badge please click here.
Related Courses
Online Courses
You may prefer an online course if you are looking for a flexible and cost-effective solution. Online courses allow you to study at your own pace, at a time that suits you.
We have the following eLearning options available:
BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis
Achievement of the BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis demonstrates skills and experience beyond that covered by the standard Diploma. This is a high level qualification and delegates are required to have a minimum of 5 years business analysis experience as well as the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
Course InfoBCS Business Analysis Diploma Online (inc. Exams)
This set of 4 accredited online courses will fully prepare you for the BCS Business Analysis Diploma. The written exams associated with each module are included (though note there are restrictions on when and where these can be taken).
Course InfoBCS Business Analysis Foundation Online (classroom exam)
This accredited course will fully prepare you for the Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis from the British Computer Society (BCS). The exam is not included.
Course InfoBCS Business Analysis Practice Online (classroom exam)
This accredited online course will fully prepare you for the Practitioner Certificate in Business Analysis Practice from the British Computer Society (BCS). The exam is included.
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