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About this certificate
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CEU/PDU
In-class
Gain a deep understanding of business analysis, including:
- Defining business problems
- Acting as a liaison among business stakeholders
- Recognizing opportunities
- Recommending solutions that optimize business processes, policies, and information systems
This program focuses on the practical application of business analysis principles, tools, and methodology as outlined in the industry standard, A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge庐 (BABOK庐 Guide 鈥� IIBA庐), as well as in the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practical Guide, published by the Project Management Institute (PMI)庐.
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香蕉视频 - School of Continuing Studies has been in affiliation with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA庐) since 2009 and is an Academic Member, a licensee of the BABOK庐 Guide.
Registration fee for YCBS 210 Comprehensive Business Analysis includes a 1-year听听(valued at USD $139) which provides access to the electronic version of IIBA Standards & Resources and many other benefits.
The program is designed to enable you to:
- Apply business analysis methods and techniques to help organizations achieve their business objectives
- Elicit, analyze, validate, and communicate requirements and recommend solutions
- Develop well-constructed business cases
- Successfully manage diverse stakeholder relationships
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Admission requirements
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.
- Applicants between the ages of 18-21 must have a minimum of the following:
- Applicants from Quebec: DCS, DEC, or the equivalent*
- Applicants from other Canadian Provinces: 1 year of full-time university
- International applicants: Equivalent of the 1 year of full-time university
- Applicants who are 21 years of age or older may be admitted as mature students.
* Equivalent: 1 year of full-time university studies (30 credits)
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To be admitted to a Professional Development Certificate, proof of English proficiency is not required. However, since the language of instruction is English, a good command of English is required in order to perform well in courses and complete the program.
This program admits new students in the following semesters:
- Fall
- Winter
Please make sure to verify application deadline and apply before the deadline for that session.
The application deadlines for this program are as follows:
- Fall: August 30
- Winter: December 15
Professional Development Certificates are non-credit programs and as such, are not eligible for听financial听aid听or awards such as Quebec鈥檚 loans and bursaries program (AFE).
Please note that tuition fees paid for courses as part of Professional Development Certificates are eligible for official tax receipts (T2202A and Relev茅 8).
Fees for this program paid per course at the time of registration. Please find the list of courses and corresponding fees at mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/pdc-fees.听
Registration fee for YCBS 210 Comprehensive Business Analysis includes a 1-year听听(valued at USD $139) which provides access to the electronic version of IIBA Standards & Resources and many other benefits.
Please follow these steps to submit your application to a Professional Development Certificate program:
STEP 1: PREPARE
- Choose the Professional Development Certificate you would like to apply to.
- Ensure you have a valid email address and credit card on hand to pay the application fee (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
- From the list of programs, select the certificate you would like to apply for. Click 鈥淟earn More鈥�. Then click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� at the top of the page.
- Review the admission requirements for the program to ensure you meet the criteria.
- Ensure you have all necessary documentation required for your application as indicated in the 鈥淒ocuments Required鈥� section.
STEP 2: APPLY
- Scroll down and click on 鈥淎pply Now鈥� in the righthand column of the screen.
- Review the information displayed and click 鈥淎pply Now鈥�.
- If you have credentials, log in. If not, create an account.
- Complete the rest of the application with all required information.
- Once you have applied online, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your application.
STEP 3: CHECK STATUS
- You can check the status of your application at any time using Athena.
- Once a decision has been made, admitted students will receive a notification by email confirming their admission to the program, along with registration instructions. You can then register for courses online during the appropriate registration period.
Difficulty Applying Online?
If you have any problems with your online application, or if you have questions regarding admission requirements and procedures, contact Client Services at the McGill School of Continuing Studies at info.conted [at] mcgill.ca or call 514-398-6200.
Register for an individual course
You may register for individual courses, but you must meet the program requirements and be admitted to the program.
For more information, please call 514-398-5454 or email info.conted@mcgill.ca.
Courses & Workshops
Required Courses (24.5 CEUs)
YCBS 210 Comprehensive Business Analysis
(16 CEUs)
Fundamental principles of business analysis and tools and techniques available. Principles apply to projects of all sizes in the business world. Topics include: standards, planning and monitoring, requirements elicitation and analysis, enterprise analysis, solution assessment, competencies, finance 101 business analysis, Lean-6 Sigma approach to problem identification.
This course is aligned with the CCBA庐 (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) & CBAP庐 (Certified Business Analysis Professional) competencies. More information: /
This course is aligned with the CCBA庐 (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) & CBAP庐 (Certified Business Analysis Professional) competencies. More information: /
YCBS 242 Applied Business Analysis
(4.5 CEUs)
This hands-on course will focus on the building blocks of the Business Model Canvas, Business Motivation Models, and conducting rigorous feasibility studies and well-constructed business cases. Techniques for effectively introducing change will include Business Process Modeling Notation and a hybrid Use Case approach (Unified Modelling Language), from both a business and a systems perspective.
This course is aligned with the CCBA庐 (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) & CBAP庐 (Certified Business Analysis Professional) competencies. More information: /
This course is aligned with the CCBA庐 (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) & CBAP庐 (Certified Business Analysis Professional) competencies. More information: /
YCBS 243 Introduction to Business Analytics and Data Modelling
(4 CEUs)
This course will explore the fundamental analytic methods and tools used to collect, analyze and interpret business data to gain insight into and inform business decision-making. Special emphasis is placed on data modeling tools and techniques used by business analysts to accurately define and communicate business requirements , and to determine relationships, business rules and data management methods for any project.
Two complementary courses from the following three (9-10.5 CEUs)
YCBS 216 Interpersonal Skills for Professionals
(4.5 CEUs)
The objective is to help learners develop effective interpersonal skills. Emphasis is placed on the following areas: communication styles, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, working with teams and influencing others, workplace diversity and intercultural communication, presentation skills, and facilitation skills. As a result of acquiring and developing these interpersonal skills, learners can increase their overall professional effectiveness.
YCBS 221 Leading Sustainable Change
(6 CEUs)
This course explores issues related to change management including models of change management, keys to successful change processes, change leadership structures, common change management techniques, integrating change management considerations into consulting programs and proposals, choosing the intervention and getting client buy-in. A substantial proportion of the class time is devoted to discussions, role-plays, case study exercises, and participant-facilitated discussions.
YCCM 208 Professional Writing in Business
(4.5 CEUs)
Winter 2021, Spring/Summer 2021, Fall 2021
Concepts and principles of effective written communication: audience, purpose, organization, and style. Emphasis on business documents commonly produced by professionals (e.g., project and business plans, reports, status updates, proposals, analyses). Pre-writing and re-writing processes, including self-editing to enhance clarity, conciseness, and coherence. Audio-recorded instructor feedback.
Testimonial
Our Business Analysis program equips participants with the analytical skill set required to clearly and concisely plan, elicit, communicate, model, analyze, verify, validate and manage requirements for all project types: traditional and agile environments.
George B.
Instructor
Professional associations
Contacts
Career and Professional Development
(Non-credit courses and programs)
(Non-credit courses and programs)
Phone: +1 514-398-5454
680 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1029
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 2M7
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.