Program Overview

Business Analysis Implications

The Business Analysis Implications program is designed to explore the impact of the business analyst's role and skillset in aligning project objectives with organizational goals.

Overview

• Location: Online
• Duration: 2 days
• Tuition: $860
• Can be applied to: Business Analysis Certificate

Upcoming Offerings

The program has multiple upcoming offerings, with the following details:

• Start Date: Sat, Apr 11, 2026
  • Schedule:
    • Sat, Apr 11, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
    • Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Bassam Meski
  • Cost: $860.00
  • Seats Available: 23
• Start Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2026
  • Schedule:
    • Sat, Sep 12, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
    • Sat, Sep 19, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time (virtual class)
  • Location: Online
  • Instructor: Bassam Meski
  • Cost: $860.00
  • Seats Available: 25

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Differentiate the most common perspectives applied within a business analyst's scope of practice
• Assess the implications of applicable perspective(s) to guide approaches and techniques utilized during an initiative or project
• Differentiate between the role of a business analyst and project manager and how each contributes to the outcome of any initiative

How You Will Learn and Be Evaluated

• Prepare to spend 6–10 hours per week on coursework
• Expect reading, exercises, group discussions, case studies, and presentations You will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis on:
• Assignments
• Individual or group projects and presentations
• Participation and attendance

Learning Materials

Course fees do not include textbooks. The required textbook is:

• A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide v3)

Technical Requirements

For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course.

Professional Development Credits

SFU is an Academic Program Member with the International Institute of Business Analysis. This course can be applied towards professional development hours for the Certified Business Analysis Professional designation. The course provides 14 IIBA professional development hours.