Business Analyst Certificate Program
 The field of business analysis is experiencing rapid growth, and many
professionals are recognizing the value of becoming a Certified Business
Analyst Professional™ (CBAP™). The content of the Business Analyst
certificate program is aligned with the International Institute of Business
Analysis (IIBA™) and can help prepare you for this certification.
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Business analysis is the latest trend in the Information Technology
(IT) profession, which has undergone significant change over the past
decades. In the 1990s, obtaining top technical talent was paramount in
almost every industry. IT software developers - by creating and implementing
enterprise-wide applications - served as major contributors to business
innovation. When the tech "bubble" burst, the field experienced both
downsizing and the outsourcing of the very technical activities that
had contributed to its growth as a profession.
Since this leveling off, the strategic and business value of IT has continued to evolve, and IT professionals are being asked to draw from their analysis skills to deliver innovative systems and solve complex business problems. Business analysts and the role they play have been an integral part of this evolution. Many factors, including new approaches to software acquisition and systems development, a better understanding of business process management, and more sophisticated approaches to the requirements of management have contributed to this changing role.
According to Gartner’s
2005 report, six out of ten IT employees will assume business-facing
roles by 2010. - The IT Professional Outlook: Where
Will We Go From Here?
To meet the needs of this emerging field, Northwestern University is pleased to offer the Business Analyst Certificate Program, providing critical business analyst training in an integrated program focused on delivering business change and information technology projects that meet business objectives and organizational goals.
"The business analyst’s liaison role is a key to successful IT. The problem [with applications] is almost never with the technical specs, the coding, the IT 101. It’s the communication about how
something will work in the business."
- Stephen Hassell, vice president and CIO of Emerson Electric
CIO Magazine, January 1, 2006.
Program Audience
As companies throughout the U.S. fund initiatives focused on expanding the role of the Business Analyst, the developing skill set array is valuable for:
- New and Current Business Analysts
- Business Systems Analysts
- Project Managers
- Business-IT Liaisons
- Product Managers
- Quality Assurance Analysts
- Business Process Analysts
- Software Architects
- Business Rules Analysts
Business Analyst Certificate
To earn the Business Analyst certificate, students must complete four courses. Professionals may enroll in courses independently of the certificate program. The four required courses are:
Custom Programs The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate
partners to develop
custom Business Analyst programs to meet their specific needs. This program
can be held at your company location.
Northwestern
Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
Course Information
Registration information and detailed course descriptions
can be found on the Business Analyst course listings page. Note:
Courses, prices and schedules are subject to change.
IIBA, the IIBA logo, Certified Business Analysis Professional, and CBAP are certification marks owned by the International Institute of Business Analysis.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with someone to get more information about a program or course, give us a call or email us today!
Call: 847-491-3225
Email: pdp@northwestern.edu
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