Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, Abu Dhabi

FAQs

• What are the eligibility criteria for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in partnership with Purdue University?

  For admission to this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis, candidates:

  • Should have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with an average of 50% or higher marks
  • With a non-programming background can also apply
  • Having prior work experience is not mandatory
     

• What is the admission process for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis in Partnership with Purdue University?

  The admission process for this business analysis course in Abu Dhabi consists of three simple steps:

  • All interested candidates are required to apply through the online application form
  • An admission panel will shortlist the candidates based on their application
  • An offer of admission will be made to the selected candidates and is accepted by the candidates by paying the program fee

• Is there any financial aid provided for this business analysis course in Abu Dhabi?

  To ensure money is not a barrier in the path of learning, we offer various financing options to help ensure that this program is financially manageable. Please refer to our “Admissions Fee and Financing” section for more details.

• Who are the instructors for this business analysis training course in Abu Dhabi and how are they selected?

  Our highly qualified instructors are industry experts with years of relevant industry experience. Each of them has gone through a rigorous selection process that includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating remain part of our faculty.

• How do I earn the certificate for this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis course?

  Upon completion of the following minimum requirements, you will be eligible to receive the Post Graduate certification that will testify to your skills as an expert in business analysis.

  Course	Course completion certificate	Criteria
  Statistics Essentials	Required	85% of online self-paced completion
  SQL Training	Required
  CBAP	Required	1. 85% of online self-paced completion or attendance of one live virtual classroom, 2. A score above 75% in the course-end assessment 3. And successful evaluation in at least one project
  Agile Scrum Master	Required
  Business Analytics with Excel	Required
  Tableau Training	Required
  Business Analyst Capstone	Required	Attendance of one live virtual classroom and successful completion of the capstone project

• I am unable to access the business analysis training course in Abu Dhabi. Who can help me?

  Contact us using the form on the right side of any page on the Simplilearn website, select the Live Chat link, or contact Help & Support.

• If I want to cancel my enrollment from this business analysis course in Abu Dhabi, can I get a refund?

  No refund will be applicable once you make the partial/full payment.

• What important skills are covered in this Business Analysis course in Abu Dhabi?

  This comprehensive course covers both basic and advanced concepts of business analysis, its tools and techniques, statistics fundamentals, interaction with databases using SQL, and data visualization, designing dashboards, and more.

• What is the total duration of this business analysis course in Abu Dhabi?

  You will have to dedicate 6 months (at 5-10 hours/week) to complete this business analysis course comprehensively!

• What is BABOK®? And what does it cover?

  BABOK is a Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide) which helps business analysts achieve better business outcomes at the strategic, tactical and operational level. BABOK covers knowledge areas, techniques and perspectives which represent the majority of tasks business analysts do and provides focus to tasks and techniques specific to the context of the initiative.

• What are the benefits of a program endorsed by IIBA?

  IIBA is the world's leading professional association that develops and maintains standards for the practice of Business Analysis. The program learning is aligned with the standards of IIBA® BABOK V3, which will prepare to ace the ECBA, CCBA, and CBAP exams. You will obtain 25 IIBA CDUs after completion of this business analysis course.

• What are the benefits of Harvard Business case studies intergrated in this course?

  Harvard Business Publishing has a complete catalog of business case studies, articles, books, and simulations. This PG in business analysis program follows the case study method to bring real-life business dilemmas to life in the classroom and help analyze business situations.

  Benefits of Case Studies:

  •     Real-world case studies authored by HBS professors and other top business school educators
  •     Analyze business situations and different aspect of managerial decision making
  •     Discover new ways to approach and solve business problems

• How can I get a copy of the BABOK book to study?

  IIBA® members receive a complimentary copy of the BABOK® Guide Version 3 PDF. If you are an IIBA member, you can download BABOK Version 3 from the IIBA website. Non-members can purchase a copy of the BABOK Guide Version 3 PDF for USD 29.95.

• What should I expect from the Purdue Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis?

  As a part of this Post Graduate Program, you will receive the following:

  • Purdue Post Graduate Program certification
  • Industry recognized certificate from Simplilearn
  • Purdue Alumni Association membership
  • Lifetime access to all core elearning content created by Simplilearn 
     

• What certificate will I receive?

  Upon successful completion of this program, you will be awarded a joint Post Graduate Certificate in Business Analysis by Purdue University and Simplilearn. You will also receive an industry-recognized certificate from Simplilearn for the courses on the learning path.

• Will any preparation material be provided as part of this PG Program in Business Analysis to help me get started?

  Once you make the first installment of the program fee, you will also get access to a preparatory course. You will have to go through the assigned course before coming for the first class. The course will have 8 to 10 hours of self-paced learning content in the form of videos.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts here to help you get certified on your first attempt. They proactively engage students to assure they’re following the course path and to help them enrich their learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course.

• What is Business Analysis?

  Business Analysis is a combination of gaining insight from data using specific techniques, performing tasks to identify the needs of a business, and accordingly provide solutions that produce value for the stakeholders.

• Why use Business Analysis?

  Business Analysis is used by analysts, the agents of change. These professionals analyze a business or organization, by documenting its systems and processes, assessing its business model, identifying vulnerabilities, and devising solutions, making business analysts one of the most in-demand job roles today!

• Who should use Business Analysis?

  All kinds of organizations, across sectors and industries, are turning to business analysis to dig in deeper insights and make informed decisions.

• What are the popular Business Analysis techniques?

  SWOT analysis, MOST analysis, and PESTLE analysis are some of the most popular business analysis techniques. All these with over 20+ skills and tools will be covered in this PG business analysis program.

• What are some of the popular Business Analysis tools?

  Tableau and PowerBI are the most popular business analysis tools organizations use today. In this PGP business analysis program you get to learn all about Tableau and PowerBI, also JIRA, Excel, FogBugz, Planbox, Rally, and a dozen more business analysis tools.

• What are the various roles that can be applied for after completion of this PGP Business Analysis program?

  You can apply to become a business analyst, a data analyst, or an IT analyst after pursuing this PGP in Business Analysis

• Top Companies where I can apply after completion of this Post Graduate Program in Business Analysis?

  Amazon, Microsoft, American Express, and Samsung, to name a few, are the top organizations you can grab an opportunity in after completing this course.

• Which are the top online Business Analysis courses covered in this program?

  The following top online business analysis courses are covered in this program:

  • CBAP® - Certified Business Analysis Professional
  • Agile Scrum Master
  • Business Analytics with Excel
  • Tableau Desktop 10 Training

  To add on to that, you will also get masterclasses directly from the Purdue University faculty when you enroll for this PGP in Business Analysis.

• What is digital transformation?

  Digital transformation refers to the process of leveraging digital technologies to create or modify existing business processes and cultures to remain competitive and relevant in this fast-paced global market. At the core, it is reimagining business in the digital era. The way people have adopted smart applications gives businesses a chance to rethink how they engage with customers using digital technology.

• What is the importance of digital transformation?

  With growing digitization, the importance of digital transformation is being felt among businesses. There are a variety of benefits associated with digital transformation, like creating a better customer experience, gaining data-driven insights, increasing collaboration between teams, improving business processes, and promoting more agility and innovation. So, companies that embrace digital transformation are expected to stay competitive in today’s dynamic corporate world.

• What drives digital transformation?

  Digital transformation has become necessary for companies to survive in the future. Some of the driving factors leading to the growing adoption of digital transformation include growing customer expectations, the necessity of keeping pace with technological advancements, gaining customer insights, penetration of AI in every industry, and the need to transform business operations.

• How does digital transformation work?

  The process of digital transformation depends on what business challenges you want to solve. If a business wants to replace its existing processes, then the digital transformation process involves finding the right tools and methods that provide better outcomes. In addition, if businesses want to adopt a digital culture, the process involves the facilitation of methodologies that makes organizations agile, data-driven, and one that leverages real-time analytics.

• How is digital transformation changing the world?

  Digital transformation is penetrating every industry sector, like manufacturing, banking, healthcare, government, and retail. It is helping businesses automate repetitive and mundane tasks along with costly activities within business processes. In other words, it is creating an unprecedented opportunity to innovate products and services across industries

• How can you build a career in digital transformation?

  With the penetration of technology across sectors, companies are looking for professionals that can help them with this digital integration. So it is high time that you learn more about digital transformation and takes charge of your career by enrolling in our Digital Transformation course.  You will get exposure to industry projects which will help you gain practical knowledge and become ready to contribute your efforts towards an organization's digital transformation initiatives.