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Executive Foundation Level

Business Analysis Foundation Certified (BAFC)

The foundation level for professionals beginning business analysis, process understanding, requirements documentation and product-development support.

Course overview

Build the foundation for business analysis and solution thinking.

BAFC introduces the business analyst role, stakeholder needs, requirements basics, process mapping, product development awareness and core documentation practices.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the business analyst role and stakeholder expectations
  • Identify business needs, problems, opportunities and stakeholder groups
  • Use basic requirements elicitation, analysis and documentation practices
  • Map simple workflows and recognize process improvement opportunities
  • Connect solution thinking to business case, product value and reporting

Modules

  • 01
    Introduction to Business Analysis and the Role of the Business Analyst
    This module introduces business analysis, core responsibilities and the value analysts bring to projects, products and organizational improvement.
  • 02
    Business Needs, Problems, Opportunities and Stakeholders
    This module explains how to identify needs, problems, opportunities and stakeholder interests. Participants learn how analysis begins with the right business questions.
  • 03
    Requirements Basics: Elicitation, Analysis and Documentation
    This module covers the basics of gathering, analyzing and documenting requirements. It introduces common formats for clear communication.
  • 04
    Process Mapping, Workflow Understanding and Improvement Basics
    This module introduces simple process maps, workflow observation and pain-point identification. Participants learn how processes reveal improvement opportunities.
  • 05
    Product Development – Solution Thinking, Business Case and Value Awareness
    This module connects business analysis to product development, solution ideas and value awareness. Participants learn why benefits and business case thinking matter.
  • 06
    Communication, Reporting and Business Analysis Documentation
    This module covers communication, reporting and documentation routines for business analysis. Participants learn how to present findings clearly to stakeholders.

Assessment

Quizzes, practical assignments and evidence can be tracked inside the LMS for this course.

Certificate

BAFC certificates can be issued after completion and connected to private verification.

Resources

Study materials, templates, recordings and self-study resources can sit behind enrollment access.