Standards-informed by
Business analysis, requirements management, process improvement, product development and solution governance practices.
Executive professional certification pathway
Business Analysis, Process Management and Product Development
Participants may enrol for individual certification levels or complete all three levels to qualify for the executive bundle award.
Course title
Executive Professional Certification in Business Analysis, Process Management and Product Development.
Advance from business analysis foundations to associate and professional levels through a structured pathway covering requirements, process management, product development and solution proposals.
- Business Analysis Foundation Certified (BAFC)
- Certified Associate Business Analyst (CABA)
- Certified Professional Business Analyst (CPBA)
- Executive Professional Certification in Business Analysis, Process Management and Product Development
Ideal for
Business analysts, project officers, product teams, operations staff, consultants, administrators, managers and professionals involved in requirements, process improvement or solution delivery.
Pathway advantage
Participants can complete BAFC, CABA and CPBA individually, or complete all three levels to qualify for the Executive Professional Certification in Business Analysis, Process Management and Product Development.
| Programme details | |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 weekends across the executive certification pathway |
| Class days | Instructor-led live sessions plus online self-study |
| Mode | Online: instructor-led live sessions and self-study |
| Start date | Self-study enrollment open |
| Live cohort dates | To be advised |
| Assessment | Level-based assessment and capstone evidence |
| Application deadline | To be advised |
| Discounted executive bundle offer | |
|---|---|
| Application fee | NGN 25,000 / USD 20 |
| Standard separate value – members | NGN 635,000 / USD 455 |
| Standard separate value – non-members | NGN 695,000 / USD 505 |
| Discounted bundle – members | NGN 500,000 / USD 365 |
| Discounted bundle – non-members | NGN 550,000 / USD 400 |
| Savings | Members save NGN 135,000 / USD 90. Non-members save NGN 145,000 / USD 105. |
| Bundle fee excluding application | Members: NGN 475,000 / USD 345. Non-members: NGN 525,000 / USD 385. |
The executive bundle applies to participants completing all individual certification courses toward the final Executive Professional Certification in Business Analysis, Process Management and Product Development.
Individual certification courses
Course levels and modules in this executive programme.
Participants may apply for the full executive pathway or apply for an individual certification level. Each course level includes instructor-led live sessions and self-study access.
Business Analysis Foundation Certified (BAFC)
The foundation level for professionals beginning business analysis, process understanding, requirements documentation and product-development support.
Learning 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.
Certified Associate Business Analyst (CABA)
The associate level for professionals applying stakeholder engagement, requirements analysis, process improvement and product backlog support.
Learning modules
- 01
Business Analysis Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
This module covers BA work planning, stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy. Participants learn how to organize analysis activity around decision needs. - 02
Requirements Elicitation Techniques and Facilitation Skills
This module explains interviews, workshops, observation and facilitation techniques. Participants learn how to gather useful input from diverse stakeholders. - 03
Requirements Analysis, Modelling and Prioritization
This module covers requirement types, modeling, prioritization and traceability. Participants learn how to turn raw input into usable requirements. - 04
Business Process Analysis and Process Improvement
This module examines process analysis, gaps, bottlenecks and improvement options. Participants learn how process evidence supports better decisions. - 05
Data, Metrics and Evidence-Based Decision Support
This module introduces data awareness, measures and evidence-based decision support. Participants learn how analysis strengthens recommendations. - 06
Product Development – Solution Evaluation, Validation and Acceptance Criteria
This module connects BA practice to product development, solution validation and acceptance criteria. Participants learn how to clarify what successful delivery means. - 07
Agile Business Analysis and Product Backlog Support
This module covers agile BA practices, user stories, backlog support and iterative delivery. Participants learn how analysts support adaptive product teams. - 08
Business Analysis Tools, Templates and Practical Documentation
This module uses practical templates, tools and documentation examples. Participants prepare reusable outputs for requirements and process work.
Certified Professional Business Analyst (CPBA)
The professional level for analysts leading enterprise problem solving, product value, requirements governance and transformation support.
Learning modules
- 01
Strategic Business Analysis and Enterprise Problem Solving
This module covers enterprise context, root-cause thinking and strategic problem framing. Participants learn how analysis supports organization-wide decisions. - 02
Product Development – Business Case Development, Benefits and Value Realization
This module connects business analysis to product development, business cases, benefits and value realization. Participants learn how to argue for useful solutions. - 03
Advanced Requirements Management and Solution Governance
This module covers traceability, requirements governance, validation and change control. Participants learn how to manage requirements across complex solution work. - 04
Change Impact Analysis and Stakeholder Decision Support
This module examines change impact, readiness and stakeholder decision support. Participants learn how to present options and implications clearly. - 05
Process Transformation, Digital Solutions and Performance Improvement
This module covers process transformation, digital solutions and performance improvement. Participants learn how to connect analysis to measurable operational results. - 06
Capstone: Business Analysis Report, Solution Proposal and Presentation
This capstone requires participants to prepare a business analysis report, solution proposal and presentation. It strengthens executive communication and evidence-based recommendations.
Payment and contact
Enrollment details from the official schedule.
Bank payment
Account Name: Integrated Institute of Professional Management. Account Number: 0588546395. Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank PLC.
Online payment
Use the payment buttons on this page for NGN or USD payment. Proof of payment: [email protected].
Contact
Telephone/WhatsApp: +2348147029035 / +2347018705699. Email: [email protected].