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The Advanced Programme in Business Analysis is a practical NQF6 (National Diploma) qualification for experienced business analysts. It is SAQA accredited, endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), and aligned with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®). In this programme, you will gain the skills to create business requirements for IT-driven solutions. Upon completing the course, you will earn a business analysis certification.

Target audience

The programme is ideal for:

• Experienced business analysts who want a recognised qualification
• Systems analysts, test analysts, developers, process specialists, and project managers who want to improve their skills

Entry requirements

Delegates should have:

• At least two years of recent and relevant work experience
• Access to workplace projects involving IT-enabled business solutions (required in order to complete the practical components of the qualification)
• Active support and mentorship from a manager
• A computer to complete assignments

Delivery method & assessment

• Live, online training sessions
• Self-study includes reading and exam preparation
• Submissions include practical workplace assignments
• To receive your certificate, you must submit a portfolio of evidence that meets the required standard

The course covers all topics listed in the detailed content section. It focuses on developing practical skills for the workplace.

Detailed content

Module 1 – Professional communication and problem-solving skills:

• Fundamental analysis skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Professional presentation skills
• Professional facilitation skills

Module 2 – Business analysis fundamentals:

• Nature of business change projects
• Profile of the analyst
• Analysing the business
• Requirements elicitation, fundamentals and definition
• Clarifying solution scope

Module 3 – Preparing effective business cases:

• Context of the business case
• Project objectives and scoping
• Estimating costs and effort
• Feasibility assessment and the business case

Module 4 – Requirements planning, management and quality:

• Requirements life cycle management
• Impact analysis and change management
• Quality management throughout the life cycle

Module 5 – Requirements analysis and design:

• Requirements analysis and design
• Process modelling and business rules
• Human-computer interface requirements analysis
• Information requirements analysis and design
• Requirements specification

Module 6 – Business analysis simulation workshop:

• Enterprise analysis and case studies
• Requirements elaboration