Business Analysis Training Classes and Seminars In Seattle, WA

Feeling overwhelmed? What if you could learn a process for thinking to make better decisions and create better solutions? In this course, you’ll learn and practice techniques to generate breakthrough ideas and solve your most pressing problems. You’ll also discover how to ask the right questions, challenge assumptions and see others’ viewpoints with clarity. You’ll learn how to: Translate abstract ideas into tangible results Evaluate ideas and adjust assumptions Solve problems based...

<p>This course is designed to combine proven-by-practice methods with new insights and ideas from a wide range of current strategic thinking. Gain a wider perspective of the strategic planning process through breakout sessions, exercises and case applications. Bring your strategic dilemmas to this program and get direction on analytical and organizational approaches.</p> ...

<p>This fundamentals seminar is taught by leaders in the field who will walk through every step of the purchasing management process, including negotiating and vendor and materials management. Find innovative ways to manage your suppliers so they deliver quality products and services on time and within your budget…learn how&nbsp;eProcurement can help you save money and exploit sales opportunities…and recognize the impact you have on the financial side of your business.</p> ...

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<p>This process management seminar provides you with proven tools to successfully implement business improvements including process mapping techniques…documentation of standard operating procedures…and value-added vs. nonvalue-added activity analysis to successfully implement process management improvements.</p> ...

Data-Driven Analytics for Beginners can help by providing the fundamentals of effective business analytics, where it can be applied, where companies go wrong and what strategies you can use to start achieving greater returns on your organization’s investments....

Analyzing data to find issues, insights and opportunities, is now a critical part of many job roles. Beyond the analysis, data analysts in all job roles must be able to effectively present and communicate their findings in visually compelling ways. Microsoft® Excel® is designed for this purpose. Excel can connect to a wide range of data sources, perform robust data analysis and create diverse and robust data-backed visualizations to show insights, trends, and create reports. These capabilities e...

This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them. The course is designed as a blended learning experience that combines instructor-led training with online materials ...

Whether you are new to business analysis, or are experienced and want a more formal approach, it’s essential to know and practice the “basics.” This course provides you with the foundational skills you need to deliver value to your stakeholders and organization. You will learn how to help your business clients articulate their business problem or opportunity, plan business analysis activities, as well as learn the basics of eliciting, analyzing, documenting, managing, and communicating requirements through the life cycle of the project. By grasping these foundational skills, you can contribute significantly to the success of your organization’s projects. Note: This course has been approved by PMI for 14 PDUs and IIBA for 14 CDUs....

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) Certified Business Analysis Practitioner™ (CBAP®) certification has long been recognized as the gold standard in business analysis certifications. The high standards for eligibility and a rigorous exam have made this the most sought-after certification for senior Business Analysis (BA) professionals. This comprehensive workshop will help you make the most of your study time. The course was designed, created, and is taught by expert IIBA-certified instructors who will help you focus on critical study areas and provide insights into the exam. This course conforms to and aligns with the BABOK® Guide version 3.0 of the IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis). Whether working in traditional Waterfall, Agile or hybrid project environments, Business Analysis skills are central to facilitating communication and achieving consensus among stakeholders. From understanding the business need and writing business cases, to requirements management, through evaluating solutions, those filling the role of BA are addressing the most pressing issue facing businesses today: How to deliver value and meet the business need. CBAP® candidates will learn the full repertoire of BA techniques and elevate their understanding of their own experience as seen through the lens of industry best practices. The investment in a CBAP® certification enhances the effectiveness and professionalism of practitioners and translates into a robust return on the investment for both individuals and organizations that will benefit from improved business processes, higher rates of project success, and better business outcomes. This course satisfies the 35 hours of formal education required to sit for the CBAP exam....

Participants in this course will learn what they need to pass the Project Management Institute Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) exam, PMI’s fastest growing certification. They will also refine their understanding of BA best practices as captured in the PMI business analysis-related standards. PMI-PBA® candidates will learn the full repertoire of BA techniques and elevate their understanding of their own experience as seen through the lens of industry best practices. Business analysis has become a critical competency of project management, and the PMI-PBA certification can help advance your career. If you work with project teams and manage requirements or product development, or if you're a project or program manager who performs business analysis in your role, then the PMI-PBA certification is right for you. This course conforms to the PMI-PBA Exam Content Outline (ECO) and aligns with the PMI Guide to Business Analysis and the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide. This course satisfies the 35 hours of formal education required to sit for the PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) exam....

For professionals new to business analysis roles and responsibilities within their organization, this course will provide you with not only the preparation you will need to pass IIBA’s Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) exam, but also a foundation for a career in business analysis. Participants will learn invaluable tips and tricks needed to pass the ECBA exam. This course follows IIBAs ECBA exam blueprint based on the BABOK® Guide v.3.0. This course satisfies the 21 hours of forma...

Learn about the components of Strategic Business Analysis. Understand the importance of defining the business need correctly and pursuing a thorough analysis of the internal and external environments of the enterprise before choosing the solution. Shortcutting the pre-analysis work discussed in this course often results in delivering solutions that are misaligned to the enterprise strategy and to the expectations and needs of the business. Learn how to avoid the pitfall of jumping to a solution prior to a solid understanding of the opportunity or problem needing to be addressed. (BA02) NOTE: This course will earn you 14 PDUs....

This course is intended for business analysts familiar with Agile or those performing business analysis tasks in an Agile environment. It is also suitable for anyone wanting to learn Agile analysis in depth or for those in an organization planning to expand their Agile BA practices....

This workshop is designed to quickly provide essential modeling skills for business analysts, project managers, developers, and anyone involved in software or product development projects. It also provides excellent information for business clients and sponsors, quality assurance analysts, and other stakeholders who need or want to learn more about modeling....

This comprehensive workshop will prepare you for the Certification of Competency in Business Analysis™ (CCBA®) exam and help you make the most of the limited study time you have. The course was designed, created, and is taught by expert IIBA-certified instructors who will help you focus on critical study areas and provide insights into the exam. This course conforms to and aligns with the BABOK® Guide version 3.0 of the IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis). Whether working in traditional Waterfall, Agile or hybrid project environments, Business Analysis skills are central to facilitating communication and achieving consensus among stakeholders. From understanding the business need and writing business cases, to requirements management, through evaluating solutions, those filling the role of BA are addressing the most pressing issue facing businesses today: How to deliver value and meet the business need. CCBA® candidates will learn the full repertoire of BA techniques and elevate their understanding of their own experience as seen through the lens of industry best practices. The investment in a CCBA® certification enhances the effectiveness and professionalism of practitioners and translates into a robust return on the investment for both individuals and organizations that will benefit from improved business processes, higher rates of project success, and better business outcomes. This course satisfies the 35 hours of formal education required to sit for the CCBA® Exam....