BUSINESS ANALYSIS IS FOCUS OF THREE NEW COURSES FROM LEARNING TREE
RESTON, VA (May 7, 2009) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) today announced the addition of three new courses entitled Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan, Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis and Preparing for the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®)Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®)Certification Exam. Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan and Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis both feature an expert instructor who leads attendees in extensive exercises for the purpose of gaining practical experience and building business analysis skills. Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Certification Exam provides an expert instructor who leads attendees in a series of workshops, simulated tests and building a reference toolkit in preparation for the exam.
Learning Tree will begin presenting Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan in the U.S. in May 2009 and in Canada and London, England in July 2009. Learning Tree will begin presenting Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis in London, England in April 2009 and in North America in May 2009. Learning Tree will begin presenting Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Exam in North America in May 2009.
For further information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit http://www.learningtree.com
Over three days, participants in Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan will learn to:
- Develop a work plan that successfully addresses the needs of a business analyst (BA)
- Quickly integrate the BA role into the overall project strategy
- Apply planning best practices to get projects done on time and within budget
Over four days, participants in Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis will learn to:
- Leverage critical modeling techniques to become a successful business analyst (BA)
- Define the scope and intent of a business model
- Model core business functions and processes with Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)
Over four days, participants in Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Exam will:
- Prepare to pass the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) exam
- Identify and absorb key concepts within the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK®)
- Navigate the complexity of the six BABOK® knowledge areas
Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, “By introducing these new courses into our curricula, Learning Tree is providing an opportunity for professionals who are currently in—or aspire to—business analyst positions to extend and enhance their skills for the benefit of their organizations.”
Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan is valuable for business analysts, those who perform the functions of a business analyst and those charged with planning their work or the work of a small team. Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis is valuable for business, systems, data and financial analysts, project managers and anyone involved in business process reengineering or improvement. Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Certification is valuable for experienced business analysts, project managers, systems analysts and team members who are interested in achieving this certification.
In addition, because Learning Tree is an Endorsed Education Provider with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), individuals attending Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis or Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Exam earn Continuing Development Units (CDUs) that can be used towards achieving or maintaining CBAP® certification.
Building a Successful Business Analysis Work Plan, Introduction to Modeling for Business Analysis and Preparing for the IIBA® CBAP® Exam augment existing Learning Tree courses, including:
- Introduction to Business Analysis: Defining Successful Projects
- Building an Effective Business Case
- Developing User Requirements: The Key to Project Success
- Introduction to Business Intelligence: Designing a Successful BI Program
About Learning Tree International
Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of truly effective training to management, business and information technology professionals. Since 1974, over 65,000 public and private organizations have trusted Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 1.9 million employees. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of over 225 instructor-led courses focused on project management, leadership and key business skills, Web development, operating systems, programming languages, databases, computer networks, IT/IS security and object-oriented technology. The Company also tests and certifies IT and business professionals, and Learning Tree courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education and several leading Universities.
In addition, Learning Tree is accredited by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors, and is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Courses are presented at Learning Tree Education Centers throughout the world and delivered globally, on site at client facilities. For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or visit our Web site at http://www.learningtree.com