Fundamentals of the Business Analyst (BA) Role Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level business and IT professionals who aim to master the skills needed to write effective acceptance criteria for requirements. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Understand the significance of acceptance criteria. - Develop and validate requirements acceptance criteria. - Utilize various methods for articulating acceptance criteria. - Ensure the quality of analytical artifacts for government use.

This program is designed to enhance the strategic and operational capabilities of your team in identifying, evaluating, and fostering potential partnerships and acquisitions within the digital insurance sector. The primary objective is to equip your team with the skills necessary to drive the transformation and growth of your digital ecosystem for government.

Insurtech, also known as Digital Insurance, represents the integration of insurance with emerging technologies. In the realm of Insurtech, "digital insurers" leverage technological advancements to optimize their business and operational models, thereby reducing costs, enhancing customer experiences, and increasing operational agility.

This instructor-led training is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and strategic mindset necessary for driving digital transformation within their organizations and across the industry. The training is specifically aimed at managers who need to grasp the broader implications, dispel common misconceptions, and initiate the development of an Insurtech strategy for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Articulate the concept of Insurtech and its various components with clarity and precision
• Clearly define the role of each key technology within the Insurtech framework
• Develop a strategic plan for implementing Insurtech within their organization

Audience

• Insurance providers
• Technologists in the insurance sector
• Stakeholders in the insurance industry
• Consultants and business analysts

Format of the Course

• A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and group activities focused on case studies

In this instructor-led, live training session, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and strategic thinking required to implement a Fintech strategy for government. This training is designed for managers who need to acquire a broad overview of Fintech, demystify industry jargon, and take concrete initial steps toward adopting new technologies applicable to financial business and services within the public sector. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Present viable Fintech strategies tailored for their organization. - Understand and articulate the role and functionality of key technologies in a government context. - Develop an action plan for the incremental introduction of new technologies, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

Insurance in the Digital Era is an applied overview of how digital transformation reshapes products, operations, and customer engagement within the insurance industry. This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level insurance professionals who seek to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize insurance offerings and operations for government and private sector use. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in modern insurance workflows. - Identify InsurTech trends and their impact on the insurance ecosystem. - Design customer-centric strategies enabled by digital tools and data insights. - Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision-making. - Develop an innovation and change management approach suitable for insurers. - Assess real-world case studies and translate lessons into local initiatives. **Format of the Course** - Interactive lecture and discussion. - Case study analysis and group workshops. - Practical exercises and action planning for participants’ organizations. **Course Customization Options** - To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This foundation-level course is designed for individuals involved in Requirements Engineering and Agile methodologies. It caters to professionals such as project or IT managers, domain experts, system analysts, software developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and those who are part of Agile organizations. RE@Agile draws inspiration from both IREB’s perspective on Agile values and an Agile viewpoint on Requirements Engineering values. The course content covers the classification and evaluation of Requirements Engineering work products and techniques within an Agile context, as well as Agile work products and techniques within a Requirements Engineering framework. It also addresses essential process elements in Agile product development and highlights the motivation for incorporating Agile into the development process. A significant focus is on the synergy between Requirements Engineering and Agile: understanding Agile principles related to Requirements Engineering and the alignment of Agile mindset with core Requirements Engineering values. ### The Examination This course serves as a foundation for the RE@Agile Primer examination. Two types of examinations are offered: - **Proctored Multiple-Choice Examination**: This exam, similar in format to the CPRE Foundation Level and Advanced Level multiple-choice examinations, includes an official RE@Agile Primer certificate and lasts 40 minutes. - **Online Multiple-Choice Self-Assessment**: This option provides a confirmation of participation and is suitable for self-evaluation. These assessments are designed to ensure that participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the material and are well-prepared to apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, particularly within government contexts.

This Advanced Level Module RE@Agile is designed for Requirements Engineers and agile professionals in the public sector. It emphasizes understanding and applying practices and techniques from the Requirements Engineering discipline within agile development processes. Additionally, it covers the application of agile concepts, techniques, and essential process elements in Requirements Engineering workflows.

The Examination

This course is intended to prepare participants for government Advanced Level certification exams of the:

• RE@Agile - Practitioner (the certificate involves a multiple-choice exam)
• RE@Agile - Specialist (the certificate requires a written assignment)

This three-day course is delivered as live instructor-led training, either online (remote) or onsite (classroom). The course provides methods and best practices in Requirements Engineering that can be implemented in any organization, regardless of the business domain. It focuses on the elicitation (or extraction of requirements) and their consolidation (negotiation and integration), ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability. The content of the course also serves as preparation for the Advanced level of certification. ### Who is this Course For? This course is designed for professionals in roles such as Requirements Engineering, business analysis, business engineering, and organizational design. It is particularly suitable for those who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of requirements elicitation for government and other sectors. ### Examination Additional exam fees may apply. The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Elicitation)” exam consists of: #### CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner - The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Practitioner - certificate is a multiple-choice test. #### CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist - The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Specialist - certificate involves a written assignment.

This 3-day course is delivered as a live instructor-led session, either online (remote) or on-site (classroom).

Who Is This Course For:

The Advanced Requirements Management course is designed for professionals in the fields of requirements engineering, business analysis, business engineering, organizational design, and related areas who seek to deepen their knowledge and skills in requirements management. It is particularly relevant for those working in roles that require advanced proficiency in managing and articulating requirements within complex projects and organizations.

Examination:

Additional examination fees may apply.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Management)” exam consists of the following components:

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Practitioner

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Practitioner - certificate is a multiple-choice test.

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Specialist

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Specialist - certificate involves completing a written assignment.

This course and certification are tailored to enhance the capabilities of professionals in managing requirements effectively, particularly for government and public sector projects where precision and accountability are paramount.

This three-day course is delivered as live instructor-led training, either online (remote) or on-site (classroom).

Through practical exercises, this training will enhance your proficiency in efficiently modeling information structures, functions, behaviors, and scenarios.

Upon completion of the training, you can take the exam to qualify as an “IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level, Requirements Modeling.”

Who is This Course For?

This course is designed for requirements managers, business analysts, system and software analysts (systems engineers), and project managers.

Examination:

Additional exam fees may apply when applicable.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Modeling)” exam consists of two levels:

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner

• The examination to achieve the Requirements Modeling - Practitioner certificate is a multiple-choice test.

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist

• The examination to achieve the Requirements Modeling - Specialist certificate involves a written assignment.

This course and certification are tailored to support professionals in enhancing their skills for government projects, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability.

Introduction and Overview of Requirements Engineering for Government

Requirements engineering is a critical process in the development of information technology systems, particularly within the public sector. It involves defining, documenting, and managing the needs and constraints that guide system design and implementation. For government agencies, effective requirements engineering ensures that IT projects align with strategic objectives, comply with regulatory standards, and meet the needs of stakeholders, including citizens, employees, and other government entities. The process typically includes several key activities: 1. **Requirements Elicitation**: This involves gathering information from various sources to understand the needs and expectations of all stakeholders. Techniques may include interviews, workshops, surveys, and document analysis. 2. **Requirements Analysis**: Here, the collected data is analyzed to identify and define specific requirements. This step ensures that the requirements are clear, consistent, and feasible. 3. **Requirements Specification**: The documented requirements are formalized into a detailed specification that serves as a baseline for system development. This document should be comprehensive and unambiguous, providing a clear guide for developers and other project team members. 4. **Requirements Validation**: This step involves verifying that the specified requirements accurately reflect stakeholder needs and are achievable within the project constraints. Techniques such as prototyping and walkthroughs can be used to validate requirements. 5. **Requirements Management**: Throughout the project lifecycle, requirements must be managed to ensure they remain relevant and aligned with project goals. This includes tracking changes, maintaining version control, and communicating updates to all stakeholders. For government projects, adherence to these steps is crucial for ensuring transparency, accountability, and successful outcomes. Requirements engineering supports governance by providing a structured approach to managing IT investments and ensuring that public sector systems are effective, efficient, and secure.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology designed to enhance the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of developing dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing, and communication systems. This approach relies on graphical modeling rather than traditional text-based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market for their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Select and utilize appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Employ MBD to facilitate rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Expeditiously release their embedded software into the market.

Format of the Course:

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and extensive hands-on practice to ensure practical understanding and application for government projects.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is aimed at individuals who wish to understand requirements analysis and conduct it efficiently and accurately using various analysis techniques for their projects for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of requirements.
• Understand the overall concepts and activities within requirements analysis.
• Familiarize themselves with the requirements analysis methodology.
• Leverage various requirements analysis techniques effectively.
• Structure requirements to communicate clearly with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This course provides hands-on practice to demonstrate the fundamentals and applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing for government. Participants will gain practical skills essential for effective project management and system development within public sector workflows, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards.

Purpose of the Training for Government
To understand the benefits of using use cases to describe system functionality in government projects.
To learn effective methods for obtaining functional requirements in a public sector context.
To acquire the ability to define functional requirements using UML notation (use case diagrams) and in the form of detailed use case specifications.

Advantages
Training conducted by an expert with extensive experience in the IT industry, including significant knowledge of IT processes relevant to government operations.
Emphasis on practical application—essential theory is reinforced with real-world project scenarios from public sector projects.
Training utilizes tools commonly employed in requirements engineering for government, providing participants the opportunity to become proficient in their basic functionalities.
Participants will have the chance to apply the acquired knowledge immediately during the training sessions.