Business Analysis
Business Analysis Certificate
You will learn how to use complex business information to create customer and stakeholder value and improve your organization's competitive advantage.
Courses may be taken individually to meet business needs, and you may take up to seven years to complete the certificate requirements at your own pace.
Graduates receive a certificate designation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison that demonstrates command of this topic area, and peer networking connections to last a lifetime.
Business Analysis Certificate Overview
Who Should Attend
Individuals who want to define business needs and recommend solutions to improve an organization's competitive advantage.
Business Analysis Certificate Course Path
You are encouraged to take courses in whatever order helps resolve your immediate business challenges and professional development needs, or select the path order we recommend below.
Core Courses (complete all)
- Defining and Managing Business Requirements
- Developing Use Cases and Process Models
- Effective Meeting Management and Facilitation
Elective Courses (choose two)
Business Analysis Certificate
Business Analysis Custom Programs
You can quickly develop, support, and grow business analyst talent within your organization by customizing our courses to meet your immediate corporate and professional needs. For example, do you have a team that needs to improve how it defines and manages organizational requirements, influence change management, or better manage projects and scheduling? We’re here to be your company classroom and customize programs in whatever specific knowledge areas you need.
SHRM Preferred Provider
The Center for Professional and Executive Development is a 2018 Preferred Provider with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
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