Business Analysis Certification Course Descriptions

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®)and
Competency in Business Analysis (CCBA®) Exam Preparation
Course BUS 8990

Course Overview

This is an intermediate/advanced course designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the concepts covered within the CBAP® and CCBA® exams. The course provides valuable tips and techniques to help students prepare, study, and assess their personal readiness. Participants will work through instructor led discussions on each of the six Knowledge Areas covered by A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge™ (BABOK® Guide) version 3 and will be provided opportunities to answer simulated questions to gain skill and familiarity with applying personal knowledge to answer sample questions. Participants will review a number of business analysis techniques and personal skill competencies to understand how best to prepare for questions covering such topics. Each of the five business analysis Perspectives presented in the BABOK® Guide will be reviewed to support students in answering exam questions in these areas. After completing this course, participants will be better prepared to develop their study plan and will have identified knowledge gaps so study efforts can be directed toward their most critical areas. Students will also gain a solid understanding of key business analysis vocabulary to support this work.

Course Details

Dates: Rolling start dates, 4 days/28 hours for CBAP® Exam Prep
Fall 2021 dates to be announced.
Delivery: Online, synchronous, instructor led over Zoom
Tuition: $2,695.00
PDUs: 28


Writing Effective Business Cases

Course Overview

Learn the steps to effective business case development and support your strategic business recommendations with sound budgeting and financial back-up. The one course you need to make high-impact recommendations and receive full management support for your ideas.Who Should AttendThis course is intended for intermediate business and requirements analysts who are looking to improve their business case development and presentation skills. This course is also a great fit for project managers and product owners who work closely with business analysts or who perform some form of business case work themselves.

Course Details

Dates: Ongoing; call for dates; 2 days/14 hours for writing
Fall 2021 dates to be announced.
Delivery: Online, synchronous, instructor led over Zoom
Tuition: $1,395
PDUs: 14

Register for both IIBA Certification for Business Analysis courses at a discounted price of $4,000.

For start dates, more information, or to register, please email Robin Burgess at [email protected].

Penn State Abington provides training to eligible individuals under the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. A student may qualify for financial assistance from the county if they are unemployed, underemployed or a dislocated worker. Please contact your local Pennsylvania CareerLink office to determine your eligibility. For more information on Penn State Abington’s approved training programs, please contact Robin Burgess at [email protected].