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Certificate in Business Analysis

www.pce.uw.edu/certificates/business-analysis

Certificate in Business Analysis

Bridge the Gap and Solve Complex Business Challenges

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Program Details

  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Times: Evenings
  • Cost: $3,999

Next start date:

October 2021

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About this Program


Business analysis is both a role and a skill. Business analysts build solutions; they connect the goals of the company with the issues they are tackling, creating systems connecting the business side of the company with technology, people and processes. The role requires solid analytical and interpersonal skills, business savvy and technical expertise. Those who possess this potent combination of talents are highly competitive in today’s job market.

In this three-course certificate program, you’ll learn how to analyze an organizational problem and develop business requirements to tackle the challenge. You’ll discover how to craft both IT and non-IT solutions that address business objectives and reduce risk, and you’ll complement your systems knowledge with faciliation techniques that can resolve conflicts and build consensus.

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Designed for

Business analysts who want to advance in their field, other professionals with business-side exposure who want to transition into business analysis and data analysts who want to complement their skills.

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Video Overview

An instructor and a graduate of the Certificate in Business Analysis talk about how the program delivers the skills professionals need to advance in their careers.

Duration: 03:23

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • How to create and use work products like analysis documentation, solution approach and business case
  • Knowledge areas and competencies as defined by the latest Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
  • How to use Unified Modeling Language (UML) and Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
  • Approaches for synthesizing and presenting research and analysis to facilitate decision-making
  • Waterfall and Agile methodologies and other emerging approaches to IT development

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

You’ll take part in group and individual projects that simulate typical business analysis problems.

Prepare for Certification

This certificate program is an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider; by completing the program you will earn credit toward CBAP and CCBA certifications. (Why get certified?)

Program Overview

Complete the courses listed below to earn the certificate. You may be able to take individual courses without enrolling in the certificate program; check the course pages for details.

Quarter 1

Analyzing Business Needs & Requirements Planning

Quarter 2

Facilitating Assessment, Modeling & Documentation

Quarter 3

Synthesizing & Gaining Alignment for Implementation

Certificate in Business Analysis

Approved by the UW Foster School of Business.

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Learning Format

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Combine the convenience of online learning with the immediacy of real-time interaction. You’ll stream courses online and interact with your instructors and fellow students via chat, web conferencing or phone, all in real time. Learn More »

Program Sessions

Online With Real-Time Meetings

Closed Sessions

Cost of Program: $3,999

Divided into quarterly payments – additional fees apply – See Details

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