Program Introduction
The PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA®) certification program is designed to equip trainees with the essential knowledge and professional skills to apply business analysis best practices according to the Project Management Institute (PMI) methodology. The program focuses on analyzing stakeholder needs, defining requirements, aligning business solutions with strategic goals, and supporting decision-making to enhance the success of organizational projects and initiatives.
The program is designed with a flexible format spanning 58 days, enabling trainees to achieve a balanced, progressive learning experience between theoretical concepts and practical application.
General Objective
To empower trainees to apply professional business analysis methodologies and tools within the PMI-PBA framework, enabling them to participate effectively in projects, improve business outcomes, and prepare thoroughly for the professional certification exam.
Detailed Learning Objectives
By the end of the program, trainees will be able to:
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Understand the role of the Business Analyst (BA) within project and organizational environments.
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Analyze business needs and align them with strategic objectives.
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Identify stakeholders and manage their expectations.
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Elicit requirements using professional techniques.
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Analyze, document, and validate requirements.
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Perform process modeling and optimization.
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Evaluate proposed solutions and support selection decisions.
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Collaborate effectively with project teams and decision-makers.
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Apply PMI standards and ethics in business analysis.
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Achieve professional readiness to pass the PMI-PBA exam.
Course Modules
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Module 1: Introduction to Business Analysis & PMI-PBA
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Business Analysis concepts.
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Roles and responsibilities of a Business Analyst.
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Overview of the PMI-PBA certification.
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Module 2: Needs Assessment & Goal Alignment
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Identifying business problems and opportunities.
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Linking requirements to strategic goals.
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Business value analysis.
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Module 3: Stakeholders & Communication
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Stakeholder identification and analysis.
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Effective communication strategies.
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Managing expectations and requirements.
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Module 4: Requirements Elicitation
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Elicitation techniques and tools.
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Interviews and workshops.
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Questionnaires and document analysis.
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Module 5: Requirements Analysis & Business Modeling
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Analyzing and documenting requirements.
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Process modeling.
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Use cases and scenarios.
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Module 6: Solution Evaluation
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Alternative analysis.
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Evaluating proposed solutions.
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Decision-making support.
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Module 7: Integrating Business Analysis with Projects
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The BA role in the project lifecycle.
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The relationship between the BA and the Project Manager (PM).
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Change management.
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Module 8: Exam Preparation
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Comprehensive review of PMI-PBA domains.
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Practice questions and exam simulations.
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Exam-taking tips and strategies.
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Accreditation
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Local Accreditation: Institute of Research and Consulting Studies at Bisha University – Mutqin for Professional Certificates.
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International Accreditation: PMI Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation.
Program Parameters
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Language: Arabic, with technical terminology in English.
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Duration: 25 Training Hours.
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Schedule: 5 Days.
Program Features
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Aligned with the latest PMI-PBA® standards.
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Flexible training format suitable for employees.
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Emphasis on practical application and case studies.
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Enhances analysis, communication, and decision-making skills.
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Full support for exam readiness.
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Ideal for professional development and career advancement.
Target Audience
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Business Analysts.
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Project Managers.
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Systems Analysts.
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Planning and Development Staff.
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Team Leaders.
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Business Administration and IT Graduates.
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Individuals seeking the PMI-PBA® certification.
"HADAF" Fund Reimbursement
Training and exam fees are fully reimbursable by the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF), provided the trainee passes the exam and obtains the professional certificate. For more details on support conditions, please visit the HADAF website at hrdf.org.sa.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion, the trainee will be able to:
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Perform the role of a Business Analyst professionally.
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Efficiently analyze and document business requirements.
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Support projects with effective, analysis-driven solutions.
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Achieve full readiness for the PMI-PBA® exam.
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Receive a certificate of attendance (25 contact hours).
PMI-PBA® Exam Overview
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Exam Provider: Project Management Institute (PMI) via Pearson VUE centers.
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Duration: 4 Hours.
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Number of Questions: 200 Questions.
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Question Type: Multiple-choice (Scenario-Based).
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Language: English.
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Passing Score: Approximately 70% (based on PMI's psychometric evaluation).
