Business Analysis Certificate
Develop the applied skills you need to launch or advance your career as a business analyst. Endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), our online certificate program provides essential tools and techniques for developing lasting solutions to pressing organizational challenges. It’s designed for entry or mid-level professionals looking for highly marketable skills and credentials.
Overview
Why this program?
- Apply course hours towards Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) designation or maintenance
- Learn to develop a business analysis plan and implement business process changes
- Take conveniently scheduled two-day or three-day courses
- Complete program at a flexible pace in as little as one year
- Start with individual courses and apply to the program at any time
- Graduate with a certificate that confers SFU alumni status along with its benefits
- Be eligible for admission to SFU’s Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (which can be applied toward an SFU MBA), even without an undergraduate degree
Format
Part-time
Location
Online
Program completion
1–2 years (from start date of first course)
To graduate, pass all courses required to complete the program.
Course duration
2–3 days (14–21 IIBA professional development hours)
Course work
6–10 hours/week
Schedule
Fri/Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
Courses
Required courses (take in any order):
- Business Analysis Fundamentals (BAC105)
- Business Analysis: Team Dynamics and Leadership (BAC110)
- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring (BAC115)
- Requirements Elicitation, Communication and Management (BAC120)
- Business Analysis: Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving (BAC125)
- Business Process Analysis (BAC130)
- Business Analytics (BAC135)
- Building a Case for Business Change (BAC140)
- Business Analysis Implications (BAC145)
Learning materials
See individual courses for textbook details
Cost
$860–$1,290/course (not including textbook)
$75 program application fee
Application info
No application deadline. Take individual courses and apply to the program at any time.
Do you live in B.C.?
If you’re eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, sign up for our email list to receive updates on potential fall 2024 funding.
Application requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Mature students who do not meet this requirement may qualify with at least 5 years of appropriate experience
- English Language Requirements
Register for individual courses at any time, with the option to apply to the program later.
Enroll in the certificate program to:
- Track your progress in your student account
- Access potential tax credits
- Be eligible to graduate when you finish
Do you live in B.C.?
If you’re eligible for the StrongerBC future skills grant, sign up for our email list to receive updates on potential 2024 funding.
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