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Develop the skills needed to become a proficient Agile business analyst.

Adopt and apply leading guidance from the Agile Business Consortium.

Introducing an Agile approach has a significant impact on the role of the Business Analyst, on their existing skills and their way of working.

AgileBA training and certification is based on the AgileBA Handbook, published by the Agile Business Consortium.

The Handbook offers useful, practical and comprehensive guidance on the role of the Business Analyst working in an Agile way.

Accredited training and certification will help individuals to:

  • Apply the underpinning philosophy, principles and processes of AgileBA in a project situation
  • Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing and prioritising requirements
  • Produce and evaluate the content of BA-produced products during an Agile project
  • Identify and apply popular Agile techniques in a project situation, including MoSCoW prioritisation, iterative development and timeboxing
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities within an Agile project and the different levels of empowerment with respect to requirements and the business case
  • Understand the mechanisms for facilitation and support within an Agile project
  • Understand how to test, estimate and evaluate benefits delivery in an Agile project
  • Describe and apply the Agile approach to managing requirements.

Additional recognition with Agile Business Consortium

Successful AgileBA candidates can claim Business Agility Professional Level 1 – Explorer status and a digital badge from the Agile Business Consortium for added recognition of your Agile credentials. Further details of Business Agility Professional recognition can be found at the Consortium’s website.
 

AgileBA® Foundation

Help lay the foundations for successful agile projects.

Agile, Project Management
Who is the Foundation Level for?
  • Practising business analysts
  • Agile team members who wish to become Agile Business Analysts
  • Individuals wishing to understand business analysis – such as product owners and managers
  • Individuals pursuing the AgileBA Practitioner certificate.
What are the key things you will learn?
  • The underpinning philosophy and principles of Agile
  • The processes within an Agile project
  • The practices used in an Agile project plus their benefits and limitations
  • The roles and responsibilities within an Agile project.
Exam format
  • Multiple choice
  • 50 questions per paper
  • 25 marks required to pass (out of 50 available) – 50%
  • 40 minute duration
  • Closed-book.

AgileBA® Practitioner

Learn to apply and tailor the AgileBA approach to a given scenario.

Agile, Project Management
What is required?
  • AgileBA Foundation certificate
Who is the Practitioner Level for?
  • Practicing and aspiring Business Analysts
  • AgileBA Foundation certified individuals
  • Business Analysts looking to cement their position as expert Agile Business Analysts.
What are the key things you will learn?
  • How to apply the underpinning philosophy and principles of the DSDM Agile Project Framework
  • How to apply a variety of Agile practices in a project, e.g. Facilitated Workshops, MoSCoW Prioritisation, Iterative Development and Modelling
  • How to test, estimate and evaluate benefits delivery in an Agile project
  • The mechanisms for facilitation and support within an Agile project
  • The Agile approach to managing and prioritising requirements.
Exam Format
  • Complex multiple choice
  • 4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per questions
  • 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) - 50%
  • 2.5 hour duration
  • Open-book (AgileBA Handbook only)

AgileBA® Practitioner Re-Registration

Maintain your Registered Practitioner status.

Agile, Project Management
What is required?
  • A valid Practitioner certificate (must be before the certification expires).
Who is the Re-Registration level for?
  • AgileBA Registered Practitioners wishing to retain their 'Registered' status
Exam Format
  • Complex multiple choice
  • 4 questions per paper with 20 marks available per question
  • 40 marks required to pass (out of 80 available) – 50%
  • 2.5-hour duration
  • Open-book (AgileBA Handbook only)

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TESTIMONIALS

I learned a lot and will be applying my new knowledge, not just on new client projects, but in my own company.

Veronica Marcano, Creative Director

I like that the theory behind the course is structured and well organized. In the future I hope that this would give me a broader perspective on the needs of the customer, how to handle their requests and all that for everybody's benefit.

Mariella Kandeva, Software Developer

The Handbook is excellent. It gives both model frameworks and practical guidance. It certainly helps to develop an agile approach to business analysis, very useful in the fast-changing environment of the corporate world.

Hendrik Biel, Senior Business Analyst

I really enjoyed the practical exercise component as it allowed me to immediately try the new skills that I had just learnt, and to practise these in an environment that was supportive. I have already applied many of my recently learnt skills in my role as a junior analyst on our project.

Helen Bruce, Business Analyst

The training and certification experience gave me a much greater understanding of an Agile BA's domain and I believe that was a large factor in facilitating my move into a permanent Business Analyst role.

Jonathan Toseski, Business Analyst

Personally, I applied the theory and methodology into my job immediately, which was very rewarding.

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FAQs

What is an AgileBA digital badge?

Digital badges allow you to easily showcase your achievements online.

When you pass an exam - you'll instantly have the option to claim a digital badge representing your new certificate.

Your badge can be embedded on an email signature, website, social media or digital CV.

With just one click employers, customers and clients can easily view and verify your credentials and skills.

Please download our digital sharing presentation for more information.

How do I claim my AgileBA digital badge?

Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam - you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly - login into the account and accept your pending badge.

What is APMG International’s AgileBA scheme?

APMG International has partnered with the Agile Business Consortium to develop AgileBA – this incorporates new guidance and a supporting training and certification scheme for business analysts. The AgileBA guidance is aimed at:

  • Business Analysts
  • Change Analysts
  • Project Managers with business analysis responsibilities
  • Scrum Product Owners
  • Systems Analysts requiring a business and agile perspective for project work
  • Agile Developers with analysis responsibilities.

It may also be useful to:

  • Business Sponsors
  • Programme Office and Project Office managers
  • Service management and Service design professionals.

How can I train for the AgileBA examinations?

Training for AgileBA is available from our network of Accredited Training Organizations (ATOs) which are assessed and certified by APMG International. Here is our full list of ATOs.

Do I have to receive training to sit the exam?

No, however attending a training course is recommended.

Individuals also have the option of self-study to prepare for the examinations. APMG-International administer online exam sessions, allowing those who self study the opportunity to sit an online exam from the comfort of their own home or office.

How do I sit the exams?

Most, if not all, AgileBA accredited training organizations include the examinations as part of the associated training course - please check with your ATO before booking.

For those who self-study, the exam can be taken anywhere in the world, from the comfort of your home or workplace, with online proctoring.  A proctor will access your exam as you take it to monitor the exam environment through your computer's desktop, webcam and microphone.

Once you have booked an exam, you will be given a registration email to schedule an appointment with your live proctor via our Candidate Portal. Our online proctoring system allows you to take your exam anytime as sessions are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, please click here.

APMG also administers a limited number of public exam sessions at some of our regional offices. Click here for further information and to book an exam.

 

 

How much does it cost to sit the AgileBA examinations?

If you are sitting the examinations through an accredited training organization, the costs of the exams are generally included in the course fee. APMG International uses a global pricing structure, so for those sitting exams at a public exam centre, the cost is dependent on where the exams are being sat. To find out the cost in your region, please contact the APMG Service Desk on +44 (0)1494 452450 or at: servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Are there any pre-requisites for the AgileBA examinations?

There are no pre-requisites for taking the AgileBA foundation examination.

Passing the AgileBA foundation exam is a re-requisite to taking the AgileBA practitioner exam.

Candidates must hold a valid practitioner certification in order to take the re-registration examination.

What is the main publication for AgileBA and where can I purchase it?

AgileBA has one main publication supporting the qualification scheme, published by Agile Business Consortium, called AgileBA® Agile Business Analysis Handbook.

This can be purchased from APMG Business Books at: https://www.apmg-businessbooks.com/.

Most AgileBA accredited training organizations include the guidance as part of the course fee.

Which languages are AgileBA examinations available in?

Foundation examinations are currently available in English and Polish.

Practitioner examinations are currently only available in English. Further translations will be considered subject to market demand. 

Which languages is the AgileBA guidance available in?

The AgileBA Foundation guidance is available in English and Polish. 

The AgileBA Practitioner is currently only available in English. 

How long will it take to learn the AgileBA material?

For individuals self-studying it is almost impossible to say. As all candidates have different experiences and amount of time available for study, it varies from person to person. We suggest you buy the guidance and have a look through for yourself before deciding how long you need to spend learning.

For those studying with an accredited training organization, courses are generally delivered over 4 days (3 days for foundation). It is well worth investigating with individual providers, as many will offer tailored and blended learning solutions.

What is the structure of the AgileBA examinations?

The AgileBA foundation examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, with 25 marks (50%) required to pass. It is a closed-book examination to be completed in 40 minutes.

The AgileBA practitioner and re-registration examinations are complex multiple-choice papers, made up of 4 questions each worth 20 marks giving a total of 80 marks. The required pass mark is 40 marks (50%). The exam is 2.5 hours in duration and is open book (AgileBA Handbook only).

Why do I need to sit a Re-Registration examination?

AgileBA Registered Practitioner certification is valid for 5 years. Between 3 to 5 years after initial certification, Registered Practitioners are required to sit a re-registration examination to verify their continuing competence and knowledge in AgileBA in order to maintain their registered status. Beyond the 5-year validity the candidate’s certification will still be valid, however they will lose their ‘Registered’ status. Beyond the 5-year period, individuals will be required to complete the full Practitioner exam again in order to reinstate Registered status.

What are the pass marks for the AgileBA examinations?

The pass marks for the AgileBA examinations are:

Foundation: You will need to score 25/50 to pass the foundation examination.

Practitioner and Re-registration: You will need to score 40/80 to pass the examination.

When can I expect the results of my AgileBA Examinations?

AgileBA foundation examinations can be marked on location after the exam, but this is down to the discretion of the invigilator at the time.

Practitioner and re-registration answer booklets are marked at APMG-International offices and results released soon after.

Your result will be sent to your ATO approximately 7-10 days after your exam date. Your ATO should notify you of your results so please contact them for further details.

If you did not take your exam through an ATO, your results will be sent directly to you via the relevant APMG International office approximately 7-10 days after the date of your exam.

How long are the AgileBA certifications valid for?

The foundation examination is not valid for a defined period and will not expire.

Candidates who pass the practitioner exam are recognized as ‘AgileBA Registered Practitioners'. Individuals will remain 'Registered' for a period of 5 years. To maintain Registered status, practitioners must complete and pass an AgileBA re-registration examination within 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification.

What pass mark is required to be eligible to become an AgileBA trainer?

To be eligible to apply to become an AgileBA trainer, individuals must achieve a score of 66% (53/80) in the practitioner exam.

Trainers also need to ensure to maintain their ‘Registered Practitioner’ status and take the re-registration examination between 3-5 years following their initial/previous practitioner certification in order to retain their accreditation.

How do I find out if I scored enough to be eligible to become a trainer?

To find out if you scored enough to be eligible as a trainer, please email servicedesk@apmg-international.com noting your interest. A representative of the Service Desk will be able to advise you.

How do I become an AgileBA approved trainer?

All AgileBA trainers must be "sponsored" by an AgileBA accredited training organization (ATO).

Details of all AgileBA ATOs can be found here.

A trainer application must be submitted by the sponsoring ATO to their relevant APMG International office.

Can I use the AgileBA logo?

Only organizations licensed to do so are allowed to use the AgileBA logo. Such organizations include AgileBA ATOs (Accredited Training Organizations) and registered partners accredited by APMG International.

AgileBA ® is a registered trademark of Agile Business Consortium Limited, and must not be used without prior permission or an appropriate license.

The APMG International Swirl AgileBA Device is a trademark of APM Group Ltd.

How does my organization become an AgileBA Accredited Training Organization (ATO)?

An organization wishing to become an AgileBA ATO must first submit an application form to either the APMG International Service Desk at servicedesk@apmg-international.com or a regional APMG International office. The organization will then be subject to APMG International's ATO assessment process.

How do I access my digital badge and/or certificate?

You can always access all your electronic certificates and badges via the APMG Candidate Portal. Once you have logged on to the Candidate Portal, click on the ‘Badges and Certificates’ option from the menu bar at the top of screen. From here you should click on the ‘Create Badge/Certificate’ button. This will take you to the Credly platform to create and account and download your badge and certificate.

Step-by-step guidance is available to download from the ‘Badges and Certificates’ area in your Candidate Portal.

Electronic certificates are environmentally friendly, but you can print the certificate yourself at home or work, if required.

If you have any problems with accessing your digital certificate, please contact our Customer Interaction Team - servicedesk@apmg-international.com

Can I earn PMI® PDUs for attending an accredited training course?

It is possible to earn PMI Education PDUs for attending third-party provider training (training courses not offered by a PMI Authorized Training Partner), as long as the training meets the requirements around the skill areas of the PMI Talent Triangle. Please check the PMI website (https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/earn-pdus/education) for further details on how to record your PDUs and what supporting evidence is required.

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