BCS Professional Certificate in Agile Business Analysis

lt;pgt;This course is aimed at experienced Business Analysts who wish to understand the application of the Agile philosophy, principles, tools and techniques to business change projects. Delegates will use their existing knowledge of business analysis to explore the context of Agile within a business environment.lt;/pgt;lt;pgt;Key areas of the course include:lt;/pgt;lt;ulgt;lt;ligt;The Agile Philosophylt;/ligt;lt;ligt;The Agile Manifestolt;/ligt;lt;ligt;Lean thinkinglt;/ligt;lt;ligt;Agile principleslt;/ligt;lt;ligt;Agile methods and techniques such as User Stories, Functional Model Maps, Backlogs and MosCoWlt;/ligt;lt;ligt;Examination on the afternoon of the final day.lt;/ligt;lt;/ulgt;lt;br /gt;lt;pgt;Please do note that the course timetable is designed to include coverage of new content up to around mid-afternoon on day 3. Delegates should be prepared to spend around 1 -2 hours per evening on homework and revision activities. This may include activities set by the instructor as appropriate.lt;/pgt;lt;h3gt;Target Audiencelt;/h3gt;lt;pgt;This certification is relevant for experienced business analysts, business architects, project managers and business managers wishing to explore the philosophy, methods, principles and techniques within an Agile approach and its relevance to business analysis. Note that if you are intending to work towards the BCS Advanced Diploma in Business Analysis then you must already have the International Diploma in Business Analysis.lt;/pgt;