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itba.az

IT Business Analysis Academy

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Launch your IT Business Analysis career with a professional start

itba.az is a focused training platform for those who want to build a career in IT Business Analysis and for companies that want to grow strong internal BA teams.

  • Practical cases based on real bank and fintech projects
  • Foundations of business processes, requirements, Agile, APIs and data
  • Final project and portfolio package (processes + documents + user stories)
  • Personal development plan aligned with an IT BA competency model

IT Business Analysis Competency Path

6 modules Comprehensive curriculum
Final project Portfolio ready
Online / Hybrid Flexible format
Bank & fintech Real case studies
Requirement quality ↑ Change requests ↓

Why itba.az?

The academy focuses only on IT Business Analysis, with competency-based, practice-oriented training designed to prepare you for real-world projects in banking, fintech, and enterprise environments.

Focused on IT Business Analysis only

All modules (business processes, requirements, Agile, APIs, data) are tailored to the everyday needs of IT BA roles.

Competency-based approach

Training is structured around an IT BA competency matrix to systematically measure and develop skills.

Business value oriented

Each module is designed to create real business value in projects, not just theoretical knowledge.

Who is this program for?

This program is designed for career changers looking to enter IT Business Analysis, as well as corporate teams wanting to strengthen their internal BA capabilities.

Career changers

People from operations, customer service, call centers, business roles who want to move into IT BA.

Junior / aspiring analysts

People with some IT or BA experience who want a structured path and stronger foundation.

Product / Project teams

Product Owners, PMs who want to improve requirement quality and communication with dev teams.

Banks and fintech companies

Organizations that want to build or strengthen internal IT BA capabilities (mobile banking, cards, payments, internal systems, etc.)

What does itba.az offer?

Core Program

IT Business Analyst Core Training Program

6-module program: business processes, requirements, Agile, APIs, data, final project. At the end, participant builds a full project documentation package for their portfolio.

Format: Online / Hybrid • Duration: approx. 3–4 months
Corporate

Corporate IT BA Academy

Internal IT BA academy for banks and enterprises; customized training plan using real internal cases, with KPIs and assessment.

Program is tailored to the organization's domain and systems.
Mentoring

Career and Competency Mentoring

CV & LinkedIn review, portfolio guidance, interview preparation, and personal development planning using an IT BA competency map.

One-on-one personalized sessions

What do participants gain?

Portfolio

A complete project documentation package (process models, BRDs, user stories, acceptance criteria).

Competency map

Structured self-assessment and development plan for core IT BA skills.

Real practice

Assignments based on real business cases from banking and other domains.

Business mindset

Ability to connect requirements with business goals and value.

Agile collaboration

Better collaboration with product owners, developers, and testers in Agile environments.

Interview readiness

Exposure to typical IT BA interview questions and scenarios.

IT BA Core Program – Module Structure

Module 1 – IT Business Analysis Foundations

  • Role and responsibilities of IT BA
  • Stakeholder analysis
  • Types and levels of requirements

Module 2 – Business Processes & BPMN

  • Identifying business processes
  • BPMN basics
  • Sample case from banking

Module 3 – Requirements Engineering & Documentation

  • BRD, user stories, use cases
  • Defining acceptance criteria
  • Managing change requests

Module 4 – IT BA in an Agile Environment

  • Product backlog, sprint planning, review
  • IT BA activities inside the sprint
  • Breaking down and prioritizing user stories

Module 5 – Technical Basics: APIs, Data, SQL

  • What is an API (REST, SOAP)
  • Data modeling concepts
  • Simple SQL queries

Module 6 – Final Project & Portfolio

  • Selecting a real business scenario
  • Building the end-to-end documentation package
  • Final demo and feedback

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the classes online or offline?

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Mainly online/hybrid format to provide maximum flexibility. Offline groups in Baku are organized if there is sufficient demand. Mainly online/hybrid format to provide maximum flexibility. Offline groups in Baku are organized if there is sufficient demand.

I have no IT background. Is this program suitable for me?

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Yes, the program is specifically designed for people coming from the business side into IT BA. We start with foundations and build up systematically.

Do you guarantee a job after the course?

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We do not provide job guarantees, but we support you with portfolio building, CV/LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation to maximize your chances.

What are the payment options?

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Payment can be made in one-time or in installments. Detailed pricing and payment plans are shared after you submit the application form.

Do you design separate programs for corporate clients?

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Yes, corporate programs are fully customizable. We tailor the curriculum and use real internal cases from your organization to ensure maximum relevance and impact.

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What you'll get

Individual Participants
  • Foundation in IT BA fundamentals
  • Practical skills and real case studies
  • Portfolio-ready project documentation
  • Personal development plan
  • Career support and mentoring
Corporate Clients
  • Customized IT BA academy setup
  • Competency assessment framework
  • Training using internal cases
  • KPI tracking and reporting
  • Ongoing team development