Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA®) Foundation & Practitioner

Drawing from the AgileBA® Handbook by the Agile Business Consortium, this course is perfectly suited for those looking to comprehend the role of a business analyst within Agile environments. Students will discover how Agile business analysts deliver substantial value across various organisational aspects.

Duration: 30+ Hours - 12 Months Access

Self-paced eLearning

Fully Accredited

Course Overview

Exam vouchers included
Course duration: 30+ hours
Access Period: 12 months
Tutor support
Quizzes and exam practice
Works on mobile devices
Provider: GEL
Accredited by: APMG International

Additionally, this course comprehensively prepares students to successfully complete the Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA) Foundation & Practitioner certification exams.

This course encompasses the full AgileBA Foundation syllabus and provides all the resources necessary to pass the AgileBA Foundation exam.

However, the course does not include the AgileBA Core Manual, which is available for purchase at the APMG Bookstore.

Why take this course?

Agile methodologies and business analysis are highly valued practices in the business sector today.
AgileBA represents a rewarding specialisation avenue for both business analysts and Agile practitioners, promoting career growth.
The framework of AgileBA fosters continuous improvement and enhances communication across teams.
The course includes a rich array of online training materials, such as instructor-led videos, periodic knowledge checks, mock exams, and real-world case studies.
Good e-Learning, an award-winning provider of online courses, delivers this comprehensive training.
Each student is provided with 12 months of access and FREE exam vouchers, subject to terms and conditions.
This AgileBA® Foundation and Practitioner course is accredited by APMG International.

The courses on this page are offered by GEL, an Accredited Training Organisation of The APMG Group Ltd.

What will you learn?

Comprehensive exploration of AgileBA principles, philosophy, and processes, and their practical application.
Detailed methods for employing the AgileBA approach to manage requirements effectively.
Utilisation of Agile techniques including Timeboxing, MoSCoW Prioritisation, and iterative targeting.
Techniques for creating and assessing Business Analysis (BA) products within Agile projects.
Strategies for managing and prioritising requirements in Agile environments.
Understanding the levels of empowerment essential for defining the requirements of a Business Case.
Examination of typical roles and requirements within Agile projects.
Effective management of support and facilitation in Agile environments.
Methods for testing, emulating, and evaluating the delivery of benefits in Agile projects.
Development of actionable practices that translate the principles and philosophy of AgileBA into tangible business value.
All-encompassing preparation needed to pass the official Agile Business Analyst (AgileBA®) Foundation & Practitioner exams.

An Introduction to this AgileBA Foundation Course

Module zero introduces you to the course’s main features, as well as the learning plan, aims, objectives, and structure.

It also offers a syllabus, diagram pack, glossary, further reading and links document, white papers, and links to download essential digital copies of the framework publications. It also contains some of the most frequently asked questions about the AgileBA qualification.

Foundation Module 1: The Role of the Business Analyst

In module one, we take a look at the role of the business analyst and how an AgileBA works in a very different way. We explore the context of an AgileBA’s role in relation to business needs and address some of the best practice techniques that can help an AgileBA support their organisation in the formulation of its strategies.

Foundation Module 2: Agile Fundamental Concepts: DSDM Principles & Roles

In module two, we consider the DSDM philosophy, along with the Agile approach to project variables. We address the DSDM process and how it can be scaled and configured. We then present the 8 DSDM principles along with the team model before considering the DSDM roles and how they work together.

Foundation Module 3: Agile Fundamental Concepts: DSDM Management Products

In this module, we explore the management products from each DSDM phase and the purpose that each of them serves. We also consider the role of the AgileBA within an Agile project.

Foundation Module 4: The Agile Business Case

In module four, we consider the role of the Agile business case, why you might need one, its connection to business strategy, and the typical contents. We discuss the Agile roles and responsibilities with regards to the business case and the Agile practices that can be leveraged in order to create one.

Foundation Module 5: Stakeholders in the Agile Project

In module five, we look at how to work with stakeholders in an Agile project. We start off by understanding what a stakeholder is and how to engage them through various techniques and practices. We explore what good communication looks like and how important it can be to engage stakeholders at the right time with the right level of detail. We also examine the impact this can have on the project outcomes.

Foundation Module 6: Agile Practices: Facilitated Workshops

Utilising facilitated workshops is a proven Agile practice that ensures robust collaboration, rich communication, and the achievement of results with speed and buy-in. In this module, we’ll explore some of the more common types of facilitated workshops and how the AgileBA is involved in their use throughout a DSDM project.

Foundation Module 7: Agile Practices Modeling

In module seven, we continue our journey exploring key Agile practices. We start off by considering modeling and prototyping. You’ll understand the target audience for these practices and why they are so useful. We’ll discuss the different types of modeling and their purposes before looking at the link this practice has with the DSDM principles.

Foundation Module 8: Prioritisation

Module 8 looks at prioritisation and the key role it plays within Agile projects. We’ll discuss different prioritisation tools like MoSCoW and the Kano model, and the role that effective prioritisation has in the success of a project.

Foundation Module 9: Agile Practices: Timeboxes & Iterative Development

This module is concerned with timeboxes, what these are and what they are used for within a project. We then move on to explore iterative development and the function it has in solution development and testing. We’ll conclude by exploring how AgileBAs are involved with both elements in an Agile project.

Foundation Module 10: Requirements Introduction

Modules 10 and 11 introduce you to requirements, their planning, and how to estimate them. Module 10 starts off by explaining several definitions and then moves on to dissect how requirements activities develop throughout the DSDM lifecycle. You’ll be introduced to user stories during the module, as well as the INVEST model, and you’ll also get to grips with the purpose of the PRL.

Foundation Module 11: Requirements Planning & Estimating

In this module, we continue to explore requirements and the function they have within Agile projects. Here you are introduced to the concept of requirements planning and estimating within DSDM. We cover the estimating process and the role the AgileBA has in relation to requirements.

Foundation Module 12: Making the Transition

The final module is a brief interview conducted with our subject matter expert and course instructor, Antony della Porter. Antony considers several questions around the need for change and how this applies specifically to the role of the AgileBA.

Practice Exam Simulators

The course features two practice papers for the AgileBA Foundation examination. One is provided by APMG, while the other comes from the Good e-Learning team. Students are encouraged to fully familiarise themselves with the course modules before attempting the practice exams.

An Introduction to this AgileBA Practitioner Course

This module introduces the main features of the course, as well as the leaning plan, objectives, aims, and structure.

It also offers a syllabus, diagram pack, glossary, further reading and links document, white papers, and links to download essential digital copies of the AgileBA framework’s publications. Finally, it covers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding AgileBA.

Practitioner Module 1: Business Analysis Fundamentals