iSQI – A4Q Certified Agile Business Analysis (CABA)

Now that agile working has become commonplace in many situations, you might think that the role of Business Analyst (BA) is no longer needed. However, the opposite is true: a BA’s work is at least as important in an agile context as before. There is still a need to translate the organization’s vision and mission into workable systems. In fact, because of the short-cycle iterations, this just has to happen more often and focuses on smaller adjustments with more detail. The BA translates customer desire into value for the customer as efficiently and effectively as possible. In doing so, it is important to pay attention to what is minimally required for the so-called Minimal Viable Product (MVP) or Minimal Marketable Feature (MMF). One of the techniques for doing that is Behavior Driven Development (BDD), which we also practice with in the training.

In this two-day training you will gain insight into the important role and tasks of a BA at different levels in the organization and be introduced to a number of BA techniques from Babok (BA Book of Knowledge) that can be put to good use in an agile context. The training alternates theory with a large number of practical exercises on using the techniques. This experience ensures what is learned is immediately more applicable in daily practice. After the training, you will be well prepared for the exam. The CABA training can very well be followed up by the Agile Essentials or Practitioner in Agile Quality (PAQ) courses, which include practical Agile iterations in addition to the theoretical element. Upon completion of the training, participants will receive a voucher that allows them to take an online or classroom exam of their choice.