Fundamentals of Business Analysis
This is the first required course in the Business Analysis Certificate Program.
The role of technology in business has changed dramatically in the last 30 years and continuous to evolve. This Fundamentals of Business Analysis course lays the foundation for essential knowledge and skills needed to effectively perform analysis on programs and projects in this rapidly changing environment. Topics include strategy and organizational analysis, role of business analyst in product and process improvement, and business case analysis and implementation practices. Participants will enhance skills in stakeholder analysis, elicitation, project and portfolio management, testing, and performance management.
The course utilizes best practices from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) and the Project Management Institute (PMI®) Guide to Business Analysis, the industry standards for the Business Analyst profession.
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SUMMER 2025
Class Schedule
| Event | Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location | Room |
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| Event Start | Date 6/23/2025 | Day MON | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Begins) | Room --- |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 7/1/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 7/15/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 7/29/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 8/5/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event Synchronous Meeting | Date 8/19/2025 | Day TUE | Start Time 06:00 PM | End Time 07:00 PM | Location Zoom | Room |
| Event End | Date 8/31/2025 | Day SUN | Start Time | End Time | Location Online (Access Ends) | Room --- |
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NOTE: This course may have live sessions via Zoom. The sessions will be recorded and posted for students who are not able to attend. The Zoom meeting link and password to join will be provided in the course. A device with audio and visual will be needed to participate. The following student guide provides additional resources/information on how to use and access the course’s Zoom sessions.
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