Business Skills Training Classes and Seminars In San Antonio, TX

The business analyst role has evolved from that of a business procedures analyst to that of a business liaison between the non-technical user community and the technical solution providers. This course provides proactive, introductory coverage of the knowledge and skills essential to business analysts today and the foreseeable future....

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....

As technology progresses and becomes more interwoven with our businesses and lives, more data is collected about business and personal activities. This era of 'big data' has exploded due to the rise of cloud computing, which provides an abundance of compu...

Understanding how to quickly address problems and bring your project team to a consensus is a crucial skill for Project Managers if they want to stay ahead of the curve. This course will help you unlock the key principles necessary to keep your projects moving forward. This course is part of the PMI Talent Triangle Fast Pass bundle and fulfills the Strategic and Business Management segment (8 PDUs) of the PMI Talent Triangle for PMP credential holders....

VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) enables you to enhance and extend the capabilities of Microsoft® Excel® and other applications in the Microsoft® Office application suite. You can use VBA to perform tasks that would be difficult or impossible to do using only worksheet functions, and you can automate a wide range of tasks involving the collection, processing, analysis, and visualization of data. ...

This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. ...

This course is powered by Project Management Academy, a fellow Educate 360 brand and PMI Authorized Training Partner. Prepare to pass the PMP exam on your first attempt with an instructor-led PMP Exam Prep Training course - The PMA Way™. After the 35-hour course, which satisfies the PMI contact hours requirement to sit for the exam, you will be prepared to successfully take the PMP exam and have the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to take the next step in your career. Certified Project Managers on average earn over 25% more than those without the certification....

This course provides a way for students to create and collect their notes. This course will introduce students to using OneNote notebooks to store a variety of content in an organized way, access the content from anywhere, and also share it....

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....

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....

Project Managers who master risk-related concepts can help organizations manage both positive and negative risks. The PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP®) exam prep training course focuses on planning and monitoring for risk throughout a project. This course prepares PMP® Certification holders to pass the more advanced and specialized PMI-RMP® exam. The 1-day training proivides detailed insights into the seven project risk management domains, then linking those domains back to core PMP® principles. Students completing the PMI-RMP certification training will have the knowledge and skills needed to plan, manage and control project risks - and have the knowledge, study resources, and confidence to pass the PMI-RMP exam. This course has been approved by PMI for 8 PDUs....

This Program Management Professional (PgMP)® certification training course will guide you through the Standard for Program Management and support your journey to the PgMP® exam. Through the guidance provided during this boot camp and subsequent study, you will know what to expect on the day of the PgMP® exam itself. This PgMP® training course will be taught by a PgMP® accredited instructor who will guide you based on personal experience of the process. Supplemental materials such as simulated exams to prepare you for the actual test, as well as 20-question exams at the end of each section of the course will help boost your confidence for exam day. This course has been approved by PMI for 35 PDUs....

Lean Six Sigma saves organizations time and money through continuous improvement. Employers therefore often pay a premium for Six Sigma-trained and certified managers. Our Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training teaches you the strategies and tools necessary for process improvement and provides you with the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Take your career to the next level by getting your Lean Six Sigma certification today! Upon successfully completing the course (attending all days and completing all assignments), you will earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) credential from Project Management Academy®. Project Management Academy is accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), an Official Industry Standard for Six Sigma Accreditation. Note: This course will earn you 40 PDUs....

All projects introduce change into organizations which invariably change the way stakeholders work. Organizational change management (OCM) is about the people side of change – helping them let go of old practices and embrace the new. Through this interactive workshop, you will learn techniques to clearly define the change, generate support, assess organizational readiness, develop a change management plan, effectively address resistance, and identify the critical success factors to sustain the change once it is implemented. In short, you will leave class ready to participate as a valuable change agent in any change initiative....

Lean Six Sigma saves organizations time and money through continuous improvement. Employers therefore often pay a premium for Six Sigma trained and certified managers. Our Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training teaches you the strategies and tools necessary for leading process improvement in your organization and provides you with the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Take your career to the next level by getting your Lean Six Sigma certification today! Upon successfully completing the course (attending all days, completing all assignments, passing the final exam, and submitting and passing the final Lean Six Sigma project), you will earn the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) credential from Project Management Academy®. Project Management Academy is accredited by the Council for Six Sigma Certification (CSSC), an Official Industry Standard for Six Sigma Accreditation. Your final Lean Six Sigma project must demonstrate your ability to carry out a Six Sigma project (from creation to the final stages using the DMAIC/DMADV method). Note: This course is conducted 2 Days/Week for 5 Weeks (Mondays & Fridays: 9am-5pm CST) for a total of 10 days of training to allow time for review and project development between course sessions. This course will earn you 80 PDUs....

An effective facilitator helps a group accomplish a goal, such as understand or solve a problem, explore opportunities, define requirements, make decisions, or other objectives. The ability to keep the group on task to achieve the goal is the value a good facilitator brings to an organization. The investment in developing facilitation skills is rewarded with increased leadership capabilities, more effective time management in meetings and other group settings, and improved likelihood of achieving team and business goals....

To maintain competitiveness in local and international markets, formally managing your business processes is increasingly essential. This course explores the need for a business process focus, the essential steps for process management, and the critical success factors for making the effort successful. It provides a practical framework for understanding processes, using and developing metrics to manage processes, and describes the role of the Process Owner. Presented in a methodology-neutral way, participants can easily apply the knowledge and skills to any environment and use the techniques immediately upon leaving class....

This course provides a framework and techniques to help develop actions when facing difficult conversations. Students will gain confidence in their ability to constructively address stressful situations. They will also assess their own conflict management styles and learn tools and techniques to reframe discussions to yield more productive outcomes....

Trust is at the heart of how we act in many business situations and how we approach trust can be vital to our success. In this course, the benefit of trust is explored as is the damage resulting from lack of trust. In addition, you'll examine the three steps that encourage trust: asking for input and using it; doing what you say you'll do; and delegating effectively....

You want to develop talent within your team by employing effective performance-management strategies on the job. This course will help you cultivate the skills necessary to motivate your employees and give you essential performance-management skills. You also want to be able to lead the individuals on your team effectively by conducting ongoing performance appraisals; delivering helpful and instructive feedback, training, and coaching; and designing and implementing performance standards. Moti...

Unconscious bias, also known as implicit bias or hidden bias, occurs whether a person realizes it or not. A person may think they are fair and without prejudice but their bias may cause them to act otherwise. Based on social stereotypes or preconceived opinions, unconscious bias goes beyond gender, race and age and can be based on many factors, including religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and abilities, to name a few. This course introduces unconscious bias, and how it affects the workplac...

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....

If you are aspiring to the Microsoft 365 Teams Admin role, the Managing Microsoft Teams course is designed for you. As a Microsoft Teams admin, you will be empowered to configure, deploy, and manage Office 365 workloads for Microsoft Teams that focus on efficient and effective collaboration and communication in an enterprise environment. We will introduce you to six central elements – a Microsoft Teams overview, implementing governance, security and compliance for Microsoft Teams, preparing the ...