Business Analysis | Continuing Education

About the program

Using curriculum consistent with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK®) from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), graduates acquire an understanding of the functions, impact and benefits of this important role. Learners gain critical insight into how business analysts support projects at every stage — from building a business case and defining scope and requirements to managing change, communicating with stakeholders and ensuring requirements are met during testing.

This online program is designed for business analysts, project managers, operations managers, systems analysts, quality assurance analysts, marketing professionals and anyone whose role involves defining, analyzing or solving business problems.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 5 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Note re: admission requirements

Students must be able to receive instruction, respond and research in the English language.

Admission procedures

Apply at Ontario Colleges - www.ontariocolleges.ca
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Explain the roles of Business Analyst and Project Manager in the broader project and organization environment.
Build a business case that will serve as a key decision support component ensuring the structure and content meet current business criteria.
Define problems commonly encountered in the business environment and select usable solutions from alternatives.
Outline concepts of change management in project scope and requirements specific to the business environment.
Test solutions that are applicable, relevant and usable in the specific business environment.
Communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders in the development and delivery of business cases and solutions.
Model business processes using current tools such as diagrams and propose improvement approaches.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Now open
Spring registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.