Agile Business Analysis Training Course

Business analysis involves the systematic examination, comprehension, and definition of business needs to develop solutions that effectively address those needs. It serves as a critical component in managing organizational change and designing new business solutions for government. By ensuring that technological, process-oriented, or organizational solutions align with strategic business goals and requirements, business analysis is essential for the success of projects and organizational transformations. This discipline guarantees that introduced solutions are appropriate, feasible, and fully consistent with established business requirements.

This instructor-led, live training session held in US (available online or onsite) targets mid-level business and IT professionals aiming to master the creation of effective acceptance criteria for requirement specifications.

Upon completion, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend the critical role of acceptance criteria in project governance.
• Formulate and validate acceptance criteria for specified requirements.
• Implement diverse methodologies for articulating acceptance criteria.
• Safeguard the integrity and quality of analytical deliverables.

The training titled "Scrum for Advanced Scrum Masters + PSM II Preparation" targets experienced Scrum Masters seeking to broaden their competencies, achieve a deeper comprehension of Scrum operations, and assume leadership roles in agile environments. The course addresses the interpretation of the Scrum Guide from the Scrum.org perspective, a critical component for the PSM II examination. Participants acquire practical insights into comprehensive practices, empirical approaches, Scrum values, and the leadership function of the Scrum Master. Furthermore, the course prepares individuals for the PSM II examination, utilizing the current version of the Scrum Guide.

This course is designed for government stakeholders, including test managers, quality assurance personnel, testers, software developers, project managers, and executive leadership, to demonstrate how Agile project management frameworks, specifically SCRUM, integrate testing processes into governance structures.

Upon completion of the course, each participant will design and execute a test plan for a sample application, which may be an actual client application if available for government operations.

This two-day course offers a foundational introduction to Agile software testing. It addresses core testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development, utilizing Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as the primary framework for examining modern principles and practices for government software delivery.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing procedures within Agile environments.

It is also appropriate for individuals pursuing a career in software quality assurance and serves as a recommended prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester certification.

The Certified Scrum Master training course is designed to provide a deeper understanding of Scrum methodology and its practical implementation. This CSM training program supports the achievement of Certified ScrumMaster status, a credential awarded by the Scrum Alliance to professionals worldwide who have completed the training and successfully passed the examination.

The program is designed to enhance the strategic and operational capabilities of public sector teams in identifying, assessing, and developing partnerships and acquisitions within the digital insurance sector. The objective is to empower organizations to drive the transformation and growth of the digital ecosystem, ensuring alignment with accountability and operational standards for government.

An applied training in US that assists insurance professionals in applying AI, data, and InsurTech trends to modernize operations and customer engagement, utilizing workshops, case studies, and practical exercises to build digital strategies for a rapidly evolving industry.

This 14-hour foundational course on US examines the integration of Requirements Engineering and Agile methodologies, specifically targeting roles such as Product Owners and Scrum Masters. It covers the work products, techniques, and organizational considerations of RE@Agile to align Agile values with core Requirements Engineering principles for government applications.

This advanced-level RE@Agile module is designed for Requirements Engineers and agile professionals. It concentrates on integrating Requirements Engineering practices and techniques within agile development lifecycles, while simultaneously applying core agile concepts, methodologies, and process elements to Requirements Engineering workflows for government initiatives.

Examination Structure

This course is structured to prepare candidates for the advanced-level certification examinations of the:

• RE@Agile - Practitioner (credential verification includes a multiple-choice examination)
• RE@Agile - Specialist (credential verification includes a written assignment)

This three-day professional development course is delivered via live instructor-led sessions, available either in a remote online format or in an on-site classroom setting.

Intended Audience:

The Advanced Requirements Management curriculum is designed for practitioners in requirements engineering, business analysis, business engineering, organizational design, and related disciplines who seek to enhance their expertise and proficiency in managing requirements for government contexts.

Assessment:

Supplementary examination fees are applicable where required.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Management)” assessment comprises the following components:

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Practitioner

• Attainment of the Requirements Management - Practitioner certification requires completion of a multiple-choice examination.

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Specialist

• Attainment of the Requirements Management - Specialist certification requires submission of a written assignment.

This instructor-led live training in US covers practical Requirements Engineering concepts, elicitation methodologies, and documentation standards. It provides comprehensive examination preparation to assist participants in mastering the IREB CPRE syllabus for government and achieving Foundation Level certification.

This course is delivered as live instructor-led, either online (remote) or onsite (classroom).

The Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) is a certificate aimed at individuals working in Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis and Testing. The course covers the fundamentals of the Requirements Engineering domain, methodology and available techniques.

The certification scheme is developed by the IREB,and the CPRE exam can be taken at approved certification bodies. 

Who is this course for ?

Everyone working with Requirements Engineering, Business Analysis, software and systems development. The Foundation Level encompasses the elicitation of requirements with appropriate documentation, requirements verification and validation as well as their management throughout the end-to-end product life-cycle.

By the end of this training, participants will be:

• familiar with the terminology of Requirements Engineering/Business Analysis and Requirements Management
• understand the basic techniques and methods of Requirements Engineering and their application
• familiar with the most established notations for requirements.

This instructor-led, live training program, available online or onsite, is intended for intermediate-level business and IT professionals seeking to enhance their proficiency in requirements management.

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core activities and deliverables of requirements management.
• Apply effective techniques for requirements elicitation.
• Document requirements using appropriate methods and notations.
• Implement a requirements architecture and repository.

This instructor-led, live training session held in US (online or onsite) is directed at professionals who require the ability to understand and execute requirements analysis with high efficiency and accuracy, utilizing specialized analysis techniques for their respective projects.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Distinguish between various categories of requirements.
• Comprehend the fundamental concepts and operational activities inherent in requirements analysis.
• Demonstrate proficiency in established requirements analysis methodologies.
• Leverage diverse requirements analysis techniques to enhance project outcomes.
• Organize requirements to facilitate efficient communication with architects and developers through a structured iterative requirement gathering process for government applications.