Business analysts are in high demand
Expertise in business analysis is a hot commodity in today’s workforce. Now more than ever, organizations look to business analysts to examine business processes, identify problems, and develop solutions, which often involve systems development, process improvement, and organizational change.
Master the business analysis tools you need to succeed
SFU’s 18-day Certificate in Applied Business Analysis will give you the analytical skill set you need to excel as a business analyst. You’ll take nine intensive courses that cover key topics:
- Gap and stakeholder analysis
- Business process modeling
- Techniques for documenting requirements
- Defining a solution scope
- Developing cost-benefit models
- Creating business cases
In these courses, you’ll boost both your non-technical and quantitative skills. As part of your final course, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in an all-day business analysis simulation.
Earn or maintain your CBAP™ designation
SFU is an Endorsed Education Provider (EEP™) with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). Our certificate will help you meet your professional development requirements for the prestigious Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP™) designation. If you already hold this designation, you can maintain it by applying many of the courses in our business analysis program to the Continuing Development Units (CDUs) you need.
Study part-time in downtown Vancouver
Our business analysis certificate is part-time, so you can continue working while you study. Classes meet every few weeks during the day on Friday and Saturday at SFU Vancouver. You’ll graduate and be on your way to a CBAP™ designation in less than five months.
Is the Certificate in Applied Business Analysis for you?
SFU’s business analysis training is for experienced analysts as well as professionals who wish to begin their careers in business analysis. It's also ideal for anyone who wishes to pursue the CBAP™ designation.
The program is also beneficial for other professionals:
- Business or information systems managers who are new to business analysis
- Project staff or managers who need to combine business analysis with their own work
- Staff or managers in a business analysis environment who interact with project managers and business analysts