Business Analysis Certificate
As the main liaison between business and IT departments, the business analyst is responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional system design specifications that can be executed by IT development teams. Our Business Analysis Certificate helps you develop these competencies.
Intended audience
- Business Analysts, Senior Business Analysts, Systems Analysts
- Project Managers
- IT professionals
- Business Process Managers
- Systems Engineers
- CIOs and CTOs
Benefits of this certificate
- Gain a comprehensive overview of the business analyst's role and functions as they relate to the development of IT solutions
- Identify business needs and the costs and benefits of implementing a technical solution
- Formulate business specifications from which technical solutions can be developed and implemented
- Bridge the gap between business and IT through creation of common project definitions and requirements
- Become a highly competent business analyst
To complete this certificate program, you will take all of the courses listed below, for a total of 30 contact hours. The courses may be taken in any order, but must be completed within one year of your first course. Look for the BAC code which designates courses that apply to the Business Analysis Certificate program.
Business Analysis Certificate Courses
30 contact hours / 3.0 CEUs
| Courses | CEUs | Month(s) Offered |
| Introduction to Business Analysis (6 hours) | 0.6 | Sept/Feb |
| Managing Business Requirements (12 hours) | 1.2 | Oct/Mar |
| Data and Process Modeling (12 hours) | 1.2 | Oct-Nov/Mar |
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Certificate Enrollment Information
To enroll in the Business Analysis Certificate program call us at 612-624-4000. There is a one-time $35 enrollment fee to enroll in the certificate program. Individuals enrolled in a certificate program are entitled to a $20 discount off course fees.
Accelerated Certificate Registration Option
Accelerate the completion of your certificate. Register for all the courses in the Business Analysis Certificate and complete the certificate in four months. In addition, you pay only $1,850 for this 30-hour certificate; a savings of $45. Call 612-624-4000 to register for the accelerated option and to choose your courses. or select "View Courses/Register Now" from above, and select the accelerated registration option 181723.
Additional Information
For more information on this or any other certificate program please click on the "View Courses/Register Now" button at the top of the page or contact the College of Continuing Education Information Center:
Phone: 612-624-4000
E-mail: cceinfo@umn.edu
