Fundamentals of the Business Analyst (BA) Role Training Course

Business analysis is the process of studying, understanding, and defining business needs in order to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions meet business goals and needs. It is a key element in ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization, by ensuring that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business requirements.

This workshop is tailored for seasoned Business Analysts, Product Owners, and User Researchers aiming to master advanced techniques that generate tangible business value. Through practical exercises and real-world tools, participants will learn to analyse complex data, streamline processes, engage stakeholders effectively, and translate strategic goals into actionable outcomes using OKRs. By the end of the course, attendees will possess a clear toolkit to enhance their impact and deliver measurable results.

Insurtech (also known as Digital Insurance) represents the integration of insurance with emerging technologies. Within this sector, digital insurers leverage technological innovations to transform their business and operational models, aiming to lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and increase operational agility.

This instructor-led training empowers participants to understand the technologies, methods, and mindset required to drive digital transformation within their organizations and across the wider industry. The program is specifically designed for managers seeking a comprehensive overview, looking to cut through the hype and jargon, and to take initial steps toward establishing an Insurtech strategy.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Discuss Insurtech and its various components with intelligence and systematic clarity
• Identify and demystify the role of key technologies within the Insurtech ecosystem
• Draft a general strategy for implementing Insurtech solutions within their organization

Audience

• Insurance companies and professionals
• Technologists working within the insurance industry
• Stakeholders in the insurance sector
• Consultants and business analysts

Format of the course

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and case study group activities

In this instructor-led, live training in Portugal, participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the technologies, methodologies, and mindset required to effectively implement a Fintech strategy.

This course is designed for managers seeking a high-level grasp of Fintech, enabling them to cut through the hype and jargon and take concrete initial steps toward adopting new technologies relevant to financial businesses and services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Propose viable Fintech strategies for their organization.
• Understand and articulate the role and functionality of key technologies.
• Develop a step-by-step action plan for introducing new technologies.

Insurance in the Digital Era provides a practical overview of how digital transformation is reshaping products, operations, and customer engagement within the insurance sector.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level insurance professionals seeking to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernize their insurance offerings and operations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in modern insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and understand their impact on the insurance ecosystem.
• Design customer-centric strategies enabled by digital tools and data insights.
• Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision making.
• Develop an innovation and change management approach suitable for insurers.
• Assess real-world case studies and translate lessons into local initiatives.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Case study analysis and group workshops.
• Practical exercises and action planning for participants’ organizations.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This foundational course caters to professionals engaged in the intersection of Requirements Engineering and Agile methodologies. It is designed for individuals in roles such as project or IT management, domain experts, system analysts, software developers, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and members of Agile-centric organizations.

RE@Agile draws inspiration from both IREB’s perspective on Agile values and the Agile interpretation of Requirements Engineering values. The curriculum covers the classification and assessment of Requirements Engineering artifacts and techniques within Agile contexts, as well as Agile artifacts and techniques within Requirements Engineering frameworks. It also examines essential process elements in Agile product development, highlighting the rationale for adopting Agile in development processes.

A key focus is the synergy between Requirements Engineering and Agile, exploring Agile principles applicable to Requirements Engineering and the Agile mindset in relation to core Requirements Engineering values.

The Examination

This course serves as the foundation for the RE@Agile Primer examination. Two assessment options are available:

• A proctored multiple-choice examination leading to an official RE@Agile Primer certificate, comparable to the CPRE Foundation and Advanced Level exams, but with a duration of 40 minutes.
• An online multiple-choice self-assessment providing confirmation of participation.

This Advanced Level Module, RE@Agile, is designed for Requirements Engineers and agile practitioners. It focuses on understanding and applying practices and techniques from the Requirements Engineering discipline within agile development processes. Additionally, it covers the comprehension and application of concepts, techniques, and essential process elements of agile approaches in Requirements Engineering processes. >

The Examination

This course prepares you for the Advanced Level certification exams in:

• RE@Agile - Practitioner (the certificate is awarded based on a multiple-choice exam)
• RE@Agile - Specialist (the certificate is awarded based on a written assignment)

This three-day course is offered as a live, instructor-led session, available either online (remote) or onsite (in a classroom setting).

The curriculum provides methods and best practices for Requirements Engineering that can be implemented in any organization, irrespective of the business domain, with a specific focus on the elicitation (or extraction) of requirements and their consolidation (negotiation and integration).

The course content is also designed to prepare participants for the Advanced level certification exam.

Who is this course for?

Professionals with career profiles such as Requirements Engineering, business analysis, business engineering, and organizational design, who wish to expand their knowledge and skills in the area of requirements elicitation.

Examination:

Additional exam fees are charged when applicable.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Elicitation)” exam consists of:

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Practitioner - certificate
  consists of a multiple-choice format.

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Elicitation - Specialist - certificate consists of
  a written assignment.

This 3-day course is delivered via live instructor-led sessions, available either online (remote) or onsite (classroom).

Who is this course for:

The Advanced Requirements Management course is designed for professionals in requirements engineering, business analysis, business engineering, organizational design, and related fields who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills in requirements management.

Examination:

Additional exam fees may apply.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Management)” exam consists of:

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Practitioner

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Practitioner - certificate
  consists of a multiple-choice exam.

CPRE Advanced Level (Management) – Specialist

• The exam to achieve the Requirements Management - Specialist - certificate consists of
  a written assignment.

This three-day course is conducted as a live, instructor-led session, available either online (remote) or onsite (classroom).

Through practical exercises, this training will help you become more adept at efficiently modeling information structures, functions, behaviors, and scenarios.

Upon completing the training, you will have the opportunity to take the exam to qualify as an “IREB® Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level, Requirements Modeling”.

Who is this course for?

Requirements managers, business analysts, system and software analysts (systems engineers), and project managers.

Examination:

Additional exam fees may apply where relevant.

The “IREB Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Advanced Level (Modeling)” exam comprises:

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Practitioner

• The exam to obtain the Requirements Modeling - Practitioner certificate
  is a multiple-choice test.

CPRE Advanced Level (Modeling) – Specialist

• The exam to obtain the Requirements Modeling - Specialist certificate
  is a written assignment.

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a fundamental discipline in software and systems development, dedicated to identifying, documenting, and managing stakeholder needs and constraints to ensure project success.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the core concepts and terminology defined by the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective, context-appropriate techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirements changes, traceability, and prioritization throughout the project lifecycle.
• Utilize Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to enhance communication and project outcomes.
• Be fully prepared to take and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Customization Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be included upon request.

Introduction and Overview of Requirements Engineering

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that facilitates faster, more cost-efficient creation of dynamic systems, such as control, signal processing, and communication systems. It employs graphical modeling instead of traditional text-based programming.

During this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market for their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Select and utilize the appropriate tools for implementing MBD.
• Utilize MBD to enable rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software projects.
• Shorten the release cycle for their embedded software in the market.

Course Format

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises, and intensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in Portugal (online or onsite) is aimed at persons who wish to understand requirements analysis and conduct requirements analysis efficiently and accurately using analysis techniques for their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• identify different types of requirements.
• understand the overall concepts of, and activities within, requirements analysis.
• be familiar with the requirements analysis methodology.
• use different requirements analysis techniques to their advantage.
• structure requirements in order to communicate efficiently with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This course illustrates the core principles and practical applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing through immersive, hands-on exercises.