Business analysis course framework and curriculum

Foster the Next
Generation of
Business Analysis
Professionals
with IIBA
Academic Program

Table of
Contents
1. About IIBA®
2. What is Business Analysis
and Why it's Important
3. Course Framework and
Curriculum
4. Value of the Academic Program

About
IIBA
International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) is the
professional association dedicated to supporting lifetime
learning opportunities for business and professional
success. As the recognized voice of the business analysis
community, IIBA supports the recognition of the
profession and discipline and works to maintain the global
standard for the practice and certifications.
For more information visit iiba.org

Uniting a
community of
professionals
to advance the
profession and
practice of
business
analysis
29,000+
Members Worldwide
300
Corporate Members
120+
Chapters Globally
in 40+ Countries
240+
Endorsed Education
Providers
2,400+
ECBA®
Recipients
1,400+
CCBA®
Recipients
9,700+
CBAP®
Recipients
200+
AAC®
Recipients

What is Business Analysis and Why Does it Matter?
“The practice of enabling change in the context of
an enterprise by defining needs and recommending
solutions that deliver value to stakeholders; it is
using a specific set of tools and techniques to
uncover and analyse the needs or potential
opportunities in order to drive business value
delivery and success.”
International
Institute of
Business Analysis™
(IIBA®)
Business Analysis is defining needs and opportunities, recommending solutions that deliver
value to stakeholders and it is key to enabling change that drives business success
What is Business Analysis and Why it's Important
A Guide To The Business Analysis Body of
Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)
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Trends in the
global market
indicate business
analysis skills
have become a
foundational need
in a variety of
career paths

Academic
Program
The Academic Program supports colleges
and universities who wish to offer high
demand business analysis programs and
ensure learners develop the skills
companies need most in 2020 and beyond.
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Framework + Curriculum
> The Framework
Plus learning objectives required
for the ECBA™ exam, sample
exam questions, and in-class
discussion questions.
> The Curriculum
Complete curriculum for
instructor-led hands-on
application of key business
analysis skills via case study and
exercises.
> Business Analysis
Fundamentals
12-16 hours of knowledge-based
teachings covering the
fundamentals of business analysis.
> Application of Business
Analysis Techniques
40-45 hours of knowledge-based
teachings and hands-on application
of business analysis techniques.
The equivalent of about
1 semester – 3 credits.
> Courses
For students interested in
gaining business analysis
skills regardless of their
area of study.
> Programs
For students interested in
pursuing Business Analysis
career paths.
Create a stand-alone continuing
education program or a course
within a diploma at the graduate
or undergraduate level.
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Framework
Nomenclature
• Based on A Guide to the Business Analysis
Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) the
globally recognized standard for the practice
of business analysis
• Defines the skills and knowledge required
by business analysis professionals covering
the six knowledge areas, plus the Business
Analysis competency model
• BABOK® Guide reflects the collective
knowledge of the global business analysis
community
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BABOK®
Knowledge
Areas and
Competency
Model
Many different roles and titles
need to be able to communicate
requirements for an Information
Technology solution. This makes
business analysis one of the most
important job skills and
competencies in today’s world.1
1: businessanalysisexperts.com/business-
analysis-skills-must-profession/

Academic Quality Methodologies to
achieve
new business
outcomes
Understanding of
strategic impact
Breakthrough
digital concepts
How it applies to the
industry and disruption
 Depth and Breadth
of Knowledge
 Knowledge of
Methodologies
 Application of Knowledge
 Communication Skills
 Awareness of Limits
of Knowledge
 Autonomy and
Professional Capacity
 Experiential Learning
 Diversity
Analyze the
customer journey
and map all journeys
Think from the customer
perspective “outside-in”
Be the voice of
the customer
Assess the full cycle
of the customer
product/service
and all partners in
the supply chain
Be a “proxy”
product owner

Corporate and
Societal Need
Business Analysis Skills:
A “must-have” for many professions
Findings from IIBA 2019 Corporate Study indicated:
• Business analysis plays an instrumental role
throughout the project life cycle which increases the
demand for business analysis skills in organizations.
• The practice of business analysis is expanding beyond
the traditional business analyst role.
• Role delineations of many professions are less clear
and there are overlaps of capability.
• The techniques and tools of business analysis will be
applied more, but there will be fewer with the job title
of business analyst.

Scope and
Demand
The growth of the Business
Analysis discipline and
practice is expanding across
the globe. As a result, the
demand for business analysis
related programs and courses
is also growing.
14%
From 2018 to 2028
Increase projected in jobs
related to Business Analysis.1
That is nine percent higher
than the average growth rate
for all occupations.
14K
Business Analysis jobs posted
on indeed.com and expected
to grow by 30%3
The number of job profiles for
all US business analysts.
Increased from 364K as
indicated by IBM4
2.7M
Adoption of user and entity big
data analytics by 2022
Meaning that the role of a
business analyst will transform
in line with the change.2
85%of companies
1 Source: US Department of Labor
2 & 4 Source: https://www.batimes.com/articles/the-future-of-business-analysis.html
3 Source: Read more about this on our blog.

Financials
Cost savings in:
 Research and
Development
 Validation of Scope
and Demand
 Resources
Colleges and universities can increase their
revenue opportunities by offering high demand
business analysis courses and programs.
*These are hypothetical numbers. For demonstration purposes only.

Academic
Members Offering
Business Analysis
Programs

Program
Value
Providing what departments and academic
units need; in planning or revising curricula
to incorporate business analysis courses
and programs; in communicating program
goals and outcomes to students and other
stakeholders.
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The Value of IIBA Academic Program
Build connections to industry and
enhance the reputation of your
Academic institution and stay on
top of emerging job market
Access to IIBA
professional resources,
exclusive offers and
discounts
Marketing and
Promotions Material
Get IIBA Endorsement
of your courses
Start offering Entry Level Business Analysis Programs with a
complete course framework and curriculum
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Business Analysis
Agile Analysis
Stream
Data Analytics
Stream Cybersecurity Stream
Course Framework
and Curriculum
+ Program Benefits $2000 + $750 + $750 + $750
Standards and
Body of Knowledge
• Yearly license to BABOK® Guide for
use in course development
• Access to IIBA Business Analysis
Competency Model
• Preview of Global Standards
• Yearly license to Agile
Extension for use in
developing courses
• Yearly license to use
CBDA Guide for use in
developing courses
• License to learning
modules for use in
courses
Endorsements and
Promotion
• IIBA Endorsed Courses
• Listed on the iiba.org directory of
academic institutions
• Marketing literature
• IIBA Endorsed Courses • IIBA Endorsed Courses • IIBA Endorsed Courses
Exam Resources
• BABOK® Guide study group materials
• ECBA™, CCBA® & CBAP® exam
learning objectives
• Onsite group exam sitting with bulk
purchase of ECBA exams*
• Agile Extension study
group materials
• AAC exam learning
objectives
• CBDA study group
materials
• CBDA exam learning
objectives
• CCA study group
materials
• CCA exam learning
objectives
Network • Chapter access • Chapter access • Chapter access • Chapter access
Discounts
• 5% discount on ECBA™ exam
(minimum 20 seats)
• 20% discount off advertising space
• 30% discounted on program fee if
member of another IIBA program
(i.e. Corporate)
Academic Program
*School is required to provide computers that meet PSI system requirements and their own proctor(s)

Fundamentals of
Business Analysis
Learning
Objectives
Knowledge-based teachings covering the fundamentals
of business analysis (required for the ECBA™ exam)
 Business Analysis Planning
and Monitoring
 Elicitation and Collaboration
 Requirements Life Cycle
Management
 Strategy Analysis
 Requirements Life Cycle
Management
 Strategy Analysis
 Requirements Analysis and
Design Definition (RADD)
 Solution Evaluation

Experiential
Learning
Curriculum
Based on skills identified by employer market
research as essential in the first year on the job.
 Key Techniques
 Brainstorming
 User Stories
 Data Flow Diagrams
 Business Rules Analysis
 Document Analysis
 Process Modeling
 Interviews
 Observation
 Use Cases & Scenarios
 Glossary and Data Dictionary
 Reviews (Lessons Learned,
Requirements Approval)
 Stakeholder Analysis (Lists,
Maps, Personas)

Create a direct path for your students to globally recognized certifications
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis™ Certification of Capability in Business Analysis™ Certified Business Analysis Professional™
Agile Analysis Certification ™Certification in Business Data Analytics ™ Certification in Cybersecurity Analysis™
1. 2019 IIBA® Global Business Analysis Salary Survey. *Earn more vs non-certified professionals.
2. Varonis. 2019 Global Data Risk Report.

Rebecca David, Academic Program Manager
academic@iiba.org
iiba.org/membership/academic-program
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