CSBA Certification Exam Preparatory Training
Course Duration: 3 Days

Workshop Overview

The need for improved and more reliable information transfer calls for Software Business Analyst professionals who can effectively bridge the knowledge and language gap between the business and IT communities. Certification is recommended as a means to define the Common Body of Knowledge for the practice of business analyzation, and evaluate an individual’s ability to apply that knowledge to practice. Acquiring the designation of Certified Software Business Analyst (CSBA) indicates a professional level of competence in the principles and practices associated with the business analyst profession.

This training program is designed to help software quality analyst professionals prepare for the CSBA certification examination. The complete training program typically encompasses 3 days of training. The three days training is devoted to discussing the concepts of business analysis. The program also addresses the understanding the CSBA examination process. This is followed by mock examinations.

Workshop Benefits

At the end of the course the participant will be able to understand:

  • Business Analysis Principles & Concepts
  • Software Development Processes
  • Acceptance Testing
  • COTS & Sub Contracting
  • Management Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Requirement Elicitation Skills
  • Requirements Gathering & Management
  • Configuration Management

Workshop Contents

  • Skill Category 1: Business Analyst Principles and Concepts
  • Skill Category 2: Management and Communication Skills
  • Skill Category 3: Define, Build, Implement and Improve Work Processes
  • Skill Category 4: Business Fundamentals
  • Skill Category 5: Requirements
  • Skill Category 6: Software Development Processes, Project and Risk Management
  • Skill Category 7: Acceptance Testing
  • Skill Category 8: Commercial Off-the-Shelf Software and Performance Based Contracting
  • Skill Category 9: Business Partner and Customer Support

Who Should Attend

This course is for individuals appearing for the CSBA examination. The individuals can include:

  • System Analysts
  • Business Analysts
  • Software Developers
  • Software Testers
  • Module Leads

Eligibility Criteria for Taking Certification Exam

Those individuals who desire to take the CSBA certification exam must meet at-least one of the following criteria:

  • A 4 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 2 years experience in the information services field
  • A 3 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 3 years experience in the information services field
  • A 2 year degree from an accredited college-level institution and 4 years experience in the information services field
  • Six years experience in the information services field

AND

  • Are working, or have worked at any time within the prior 18 months, in the field within covered by the certification designation