In a fast-moving business environment, the ability to adapt and recognize new sources of value is no longer just a competitive edge — it’s a survival skill. Organizations need skilled business analysts who can turn information into insights and challenges into opportunities.
Developed by leading practitioners and educators, the Business Analysis Essentials (BAE) certificate program delivers the well-rounded, hands-on training business analysts need to identify business opportunities and recommend effective solutions. The syllabus is aligned with the latest version of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide).
This modular program format allows individuals to enrol in a single course or register for the entire program. Complete all seven courses below within five (5) years to earn an Algonquin College Certificate in Business Analysis Essentials. Alternatively, select only those courses which meet your specific needs.
This foundation course explores the roles, responsibilities and techniques of high-performing business analysts today.
Build your confidence in facilitating group sessions to elicit requirements and while managing group dynamics and difficult stakeholders.
Learn as a team to collaborate, define and validate requirements.
Explore the key elements of a business process including governance, metrics, alignment, activities and sequences.
Explore the evolution of use cases throughout the project life cycle and learn how to plan and lead a use case workshop.
Examine business analysis techniques for traceability and scope control for requirements verification and validation.
Learn to effectively plan, manage and close requirements for a software development project using Agile practices.