A Center of Excellence (CoE) offers standardized practices, tools, techniques, and procedures to enhance the quality and consistency of business analysis efforts across the organization. When a BA uses a CoE, they are typically drawing on pre-established methodologies and best practices to guide their work.
Functions of a CoE:
Maintain organizational BA standards
Provide reusable templates and models
Offer training and professional development
BABOK Reference:
Covered in the Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring knowledge area, CoEs are identified as a resource for determining appropriate techniques and procedural guidance.