Skillcubator has designed this specialized Guidewire Business Analysis Training and Placement Program to bridge the talent gap and prepare professionals for real-world Guidewire implementations. The program is tailored for aspiring and working Business Analysts who wish to gain domain expertise in the insurance sector and functional knowledge of Guidewire’s core products—PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter.
Our curriculum blends insurance domain concepts, business analysis methodologies, Agile practices, and practical exposure to Guidewire functionalities through case studies, real-time simulations, and live project scenarios. Learners will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and exposure to integration and data migration strategies involved in enterprise-scale Guidewire implementations.
With Skillcubator’s proven model of training + placement support, this program also includes resume-building workshops, mock interviews, and job placement assistance, ensuring that graduates are job-ready for roles with insurers, system integrators, and consulting firms specializing in Guidewire.
Whether you’re transitioning into the insurance IT domain or aiming to deepen your expertise in Guidewire projects, this program offers the domain depth, functional clarity, and career support needed to confidently step into a rewarding career as a Guidewire Business Analyst.
This course prepares you for Business Analyst roles in Guidewire implementation projects. This is an independent training program and not affiliated with Guidewire Software, Inc.
This program is designed for individuals who are eager to build a rewarding career at the intersection of business analysis, insurance domain knowledge, and Guidewire technology. You’ll benefit from this training if you:
- Are an aspiring Business Analyst looking to break into the P&C insurance IT sector.
- Have experience in insurance operations and want to transition into a business analysis or IT functional role.
- Are a software professional seeking to move from technical roles (QA, support, development) to functional/BA roles.
- Are a project manager, product owner, or consultant looking to gain deeper domain knowledge in Guidewire.
- Are a recent graduate with strong analytical and communication skills and an interest in business technology.
- Are looking for a structured training path that includes real-world project simulations, hands-on documentation practice, and placement support
If you’re aiming to work with top insurance carriers, system integrators, or IT consulting firms implementing Guidewire Insurance Suite, then this program is your ideal starting point.
The primary objective of the Guidewire Business Analysis Training and Placement Program is to equip participants with the functional knowledge, domain expertise, and practical skills necessary to excel as Business Analysts in Guidewire InsuranceSuite implementation projects across the P&C insurance industry.
By the end of this program, learners will be able to:
- Understand the core modules of Guidewire InsuranceSuite—PolicyCenter, BillingCenter, and ClaimCenter.
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of P&C insurance processes and how they are digitized through Guidewire.
- Effectively perform business analysis activities including stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, requirements analysis, requirements documentation and managing requirements across the project lifecycle.
- Write BRDs, FRDs, user stories, use cases, and process flows aligned with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and product owners during Guidewire implementations, configurations, and integrations.
- Support UAT, data migration, and API integration mapping tasks as part of end-to-end project delivery.
- Use industry-standard tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and Postman.
- Prepare for interviews and confidently apply for Guidewire BA roles with real-world project experience and a strong professional portfolio.
This course ensures that learners are not only job-ready, but also domain-savvy and technically competent to contribute meaningfully from day one in any Guidewire-related role.
1.0 Business Analysis Fundamentals
- 1.1 What is Business Analysis?
- 1.2 Who is a Business Analyst?
- 1.3 Importance of Business Analyst.
- 1.4 Understanding Different Types of Stakeholders.
- 1.5 Mapping Stakeholders using RACI Matrix, Stakeholder Influence Chart etc.
2.0 What is Software Development Lifecycle?
- 2.1 What is Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)?
- 2.2 Understanding different phases of an SDLC.
- 2.3 Role of a business analyst in each of the SDLC phases.
- 2.4 Learning and comparing (a) Predictive (b) Iterative and Incremental and (c) Adaptive SDLC models.
3.0 Reviewing Different Software Engineering Models
- 3.1 Waterfall.
- 3.2 Spiral.
- 3.3 Rapid Application Development (RAD).
- 3.4 Rational Unified Process (RUP).
- 3.5 SCRUM (More emphasis will be given on SCRUM).
- 3.6 Kanban.
4.0 Types of Requirements
- 4.1 What is a requirement?
- 4.2 Understanding different types of requirements.
- 4.3 Business need.
- 4.4 Stakeholder requirement.
- 4.5 Functional.
- 4.6 Non-Functional.
- 4.7 Interface.
- 4.8 Graphical User Interface.
- 4.9 Business rules.
5.0 Requirements Elicitation
- 5.1 What is requirements elicitation?
- 5.2 Understanding various requirements elicitation techniques.
- 5.3 Brainstorming.
- 5.4 Focus Group.
- 5.5 Requirements Workshops.
- 5.6 Interviews.
- 5.7 Questionnaire/Survey.
- 5.8 Document Analysis.
- 5.9 Prototyping.
- 5.10 Pros and Cons of each of the requirements elicitation techniques.
6.0 Overview of Insurance: Life vs. Property & Casualty (P&C) Insurance.
- 6.1 Introduction to P&C insurance and its key processes (policy administration, claims management, underwriting).
- 6.2 Key terms: Premium, Claims, Policy, Risk, Underwriting.
- 6.3 P&C Insurance Lifecycle: Quote to Bind to Renew.
- 6.4 Understanding the Guidewire ecosystem and its components.
- 6.5 Regulatory and Compliance Requirements in P&C.
7.0 Introduction to Guidewire InsuranceSuite.
- 7.1 Overview of Guidewire as a Product Company.
- 7.2 Guidewire Suite Modules:
- 7.2.1 PolicyCenter – Policy Lifecycle Management.
- 7.2.2 BillingCenter – Premium Billing & Payments.
- 7.2.3 ClaimCenter – Claims Handling Process.
- 7.3 Guidewire Data Model and Architecture Overview.
- 7.4 Guidewire Configuration vs. Integration.
8.0 Introduction to Guidewire PolicyCenter
- 8.1 Detailed overview of Guidewire PolicyCenter.
- 8.2 Policy Quote, Submission, Issuance, Renewal, Cancellation.
- 8.3 Understand Business Rules, Rating, Underwriting Authority.
- 8.4 Integration touchpoints (underwriting, third-party APIs).
- 8.5 Role of BA in PolicyCenter implementation.
9.0 Introduction to Guidewire BillingCenter
- 9.1 Detailed overview of Guidewire BillingCenter.
- 9.2 Invoice Generation, Payments, Collections.
- 9.3 Account Reconciliation Workflow.
- 9.4 Payment Gateways and Third-party Interfaces.
- 9.5 Role of BA in BillingCenter implementation.
10.0 Introduction to Guidewire BillingCenter
- 10.1 Detailed Overview of Guidewire ClaimCenter.
- 10.2 What is FNOL (First Notice of Loss) Process?
- 10.3 Coverage Determination and Reserves.
- 10.3.1 Claims Adjudication and Payment.
- 10.3.2 Subrogation and Litigation.
- 10.4 Role of BA in ClaimCenter Implementation.
11.0 Adopting Agile-Scrum On Guidewire Implementation
- 11.1 Agile Manifesto and Principles.
- 11.2 Scrum Roles: Product Owner, Scrum Master, Development Team.
- 11.3 Writing Epics, User Stories, and Acceptance Criteria.
- 11.4 Sprint Ceremonies: Planning, Daily Stand-up, Review, Retrospective.
- 11.5 Managing Requirements in Agile using JIRA.
12.0 Integration & Data Migration
- 12.1 What is Integration & Data Migration in Guidewire.
- 12.2 Web Services (SOAP/REST) in Guidewire.
- 12.3 External System Integrations (Payments, Rating Engines, DMV, etc.).
- 12.4 Legacy Data Migration Strategy.
- 12.5 Role of BA in Integration Mapping and Data Transformation.
13.0 Quality Assurance and UAT
- 13.1 Guidewire Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Support.
- 13.2 Types of Testing: Unit, Integration, Regression, UAT.
- 13.3 Writing Test Scenarios and Test Cases.
- 13.4 Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).
- 13.5 BA’s Role in UAT, Defect Triage, and Production Validation.
14.0 Capstone Project
- 14.1 Real-time Project Simulation: End-to-end Insurance Project Case Study.
- 14.2 Requirement Gathering Sessions (Live Simulation).
- 14.3 Mock JAD Sessions and Stakeholder Role Play.
- 14.4 Writing BRD, User Stories, and Use Cases.
- 14.5 Documentation Review and Feedback.
15.0 Resume Building & Interview Preparation
- 15.1 Resume Writing and LinkedIn Optimization.
- 15.2 Interview Preparation – Functional, Agile, Domain, Scenario-Based.
- 15.3 Mock Interviews with Feedback.
- 15.4 Placement Support through Skillcubator Recruiter Network.
- Training Program as per Latest Industry Demand.
- IIBA Endorsed Education Provider.
- Access to Learning Management System (LMS).
- Free PSM-I and PSPO-I training included in the package.
- 40 PDUs/CDUs.
- IIBA Certified Instructors with 20 plus years of experience.
- Plenty of case studies, In-Class exercises, quizzes, and take-home assignments.
- 15 Plus Industry-Standard tools
- Personalized Resume, LinkedIn Profile makeover and Cover Letter.
- Course aligned to IIBA’s BABOK 3.0 and PMI’s body of knowledge.
- Comprehensive Capstone project.
- Experiential learning through case studies.
- Guidewire Studio (Demo).
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Docs, Google Sheets.
- Microsoft Visio, Gliffy, Lucidchart.
- Bizagi, Camunda, Bonita, Signavio, Draw.io.
- Power Bi, Tableau.
- Postman.
- Figma, Balsamiq, Adobe XD.
- Jira.
- Confluence.
- Miro.
- Kanbantool, backlog.com or similar Kanban tool.
This course will be taught by certified professionals in business analysis and Guidewire domain with 15 plus years of corporate experience.
The program is appx. 12-week (60-hour) training program designed to equip participants with the skills to become business analysts in the Guidewire domain. Skillcubator’s Guidewire Business Analysis Training and Placement Program is designed for aspiring or transitioning business analysts who want to master the Guidewire platform.
It blends domain knowledge, hands-on practical skills, and placement support to prepare individuals for Guidewire BA roles. This aligns with Skillcubator’s broader approach of training students or career-changers with little to no background in IT. The program includes hands-on projects, a capstone project, and comprehensive placement support to secure Guidewire business analyst role.
Guidewire is a specialized software platform designed for Property and Casualty (P&C) insurance companies to manage their core business operations—policies, claims, and billing—in a modern, flexible, and digital-first environment. It provides an end-to-end suite of applications to help insurers:
- Sell and manage insurance policies.
- Process and settle claims.
- Handle billing and payments.
- Leverage analytics and digital engagement tools.
Core Products in Guidewire:
- PolicyCenter – For underwriting, quoting, and managing policies.
- ClaimCenter – For end-to-end claims processing.
- BillingCenter – For invoicing, payments, and collections.
- Digital Portals – For self-service access by customers, agents, and brokers.
- Guidewire Data Platform – For reporting, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.
- Integration Framework – Easily connects with other systems (CRM, finance, third-party tools).
Guidewire is offered as a cloud-native SaaS solution through Guidewire Cloud, enabling faster updates, better scalability, and seamless integrations.
During this training program, you will master tools and techniques required by a Business Analyst along with Guidewire platform, which are required on a Guidewire implementation project. This includes:
- Requirements elicitation, analysis, documentation and managing solution requirements.
- Hands-On with Guidewire platform.
- Apply Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) to manage Guidewire projects.
- Design user-centric user interface with a focus on UX/UI.
- Complete a capstone project simulating a product launch.
- Be job-ready with tailored resume, interview, and placement support.
- Tools like MS Visio, Jira, Confluence, Lucidchart, Balsamiq etc.
For more detailed course outline, please visit the course page to know more about the list of tools/software that are used for this training program.
No. Guidewire Business Analysis Training and Placement Program does not require any coding or programming knowledge. The program is specifically designed for Business Analyst roles, which focus more on:
- Understanding business needs.
- Gathering and documenting requirements.
- Creating user stories.
- Collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams.
- Testing and validating Guidewire configurations.
Guidewire itself is a low-code/no-code platform, which means:
- Most tasks for Business Analysts involve configuration, process mapping, and workflow analysis rather than traditional programming.
- Technical implementation (like scripting or customization) is typically handled by Guidewire Developers.
This program is ideal for:
- Aspiring business analysts looking to specialize in Guidewire domain (No prior IT or BA experience required).
- Professionals from non-technical backgrounds (e.g., finance, HR, operations) who want to transition into tech or Guidewire roles.
- System Analysts, Support Analysts, or IT Coordinators seeking to move into business-facing roles within IT.
- College graduates from business, management, or technical fields want to build a career in the fast-growing Guidewire ecosystem.
- People with insurance background and strong insurance domain knowledge and looking to switch into Information Technology.
No. A technical background is not required. This training will cover all aspects of business analysis and Guidewire domain and make you ready to work as a Business Analyst in Guidewire domain. The Guidewire Business Analysis Training is designed for non-technical and semi-technical professionals.
It focuses on business processes, requirement gathering, workflow analysis, and Guidewire platform navigation—not on programming or system administration.
Truly speaking there are no absolute prerequisites to become a successful Guidewire Business Analyst. But it would be nice to have the following to become a successful Guidewire business analyst:
- Basic computing skills (MS Office like Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Decent communication skills (verbal and writing in English).
- Comfortable talking to people.
- Basic knowledge of finance.
If you have these things, we guarantee to transform you into a Guidewire business analyst.
No, the program is designed for both beginners as well as working professionals, who wants to switch their career into IT Guidewire domain. It starts with foundational concepts and progresses to advanced topics in the field of business analysis and Guidewire, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
The curriculum is aligned with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) BABOK v3.0 framework, ensuring relevance to global business analysis standards. Guidewire topics are aligned with ITIL® Framework (IT Service Management). The program covers ITSM modules such as Incident, Change, Problem, and Request Management.
The Guidewire Business Analyst role in North America offers strong career growth, high earning potential, and expanding opportunities across sectors. With the platform’s continued expansion and organizations’ focus on automation and efficiency, the future outlook is excellent. The scope of Guidewire Business Analysis in North America—particularly in the United States and Canada—is strong and growing due to the widespread adoption of Guidewire across industries and the ongoing demand for digital transformation.
Strong Market Penetration of Guidewire:
- The U.S. is Guidewire’s largest market, with most Fortune 500 companies using it for ITSM, HRSD, CSM, and more.
- Canada is also rapidly adopting Guidewire across public sector, healthcare, telecom, and banking.
Increased Demand for Functional Business Analysts:
Companies seek BAs who can:
- Gather and document requirements for Guidewire implementations.
- Work with IT and business teams to streamline workflows.
- Support agile delivery and testing cycles on the Now Platform.
Remote & Hybrid Work Opportunities:
- Many roles are available fully remote or hybrid, especially post-COVID.
- Canadian and U.S. employers offer Guidewire BA roles across major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, Austin, Dallas, and San Francisco.
Growing Use Cases Beyond IT
- Businesses are implementing Guidewire in HR, Finance, Risk & Compliance, and Customer Service domains.
- Guidewire BAs are now involved in enterprise-wide projects, not just IT.
High Salaries and Growth Potential
- Average salary in the U.S. ranges between $90,000 – $130,000 and upwards depending on experience and other additional certifications. Average salary in Canada ranges between CAD $85,000 – $115,000 and upwards. Demand is outpacing supply, especially for Guidewire professionals.
The following career paths are available after successful completion of the training program:
- Guidewire Business Analyst
- Product Owner
- Compliance Analyst
- Requirements Analyst
- Agile Project Coordinator
These roles are in demand at Guidewire startups, banks, payment processors, and tech companies.
There are plenty of career opportunities such as IT Project Manager, Program Manager, Scrum Master, Product Manager, Guidewire SME (Subject Matter Expert) and any suitable role in PMO (Project Management Office). Additionally, there are alternative career paths such as Techno-functional Guidewire Analyst and Digital Transformation Consultant.
The Guidewire Business Analyst role offers a dynamic, high-growth career with strong compensation, opportunities across industries, and relevance in both startups and enterprise firms. The role will continue to evolve with advances in AI, blockchain, and real-time payments.
Please visit the course page to review the list of topics covered in this training.
Yes. The program includes guided labs, real-time case studies, take-home assignments, in-class exercises, quizzes etc.
The capstone project is a hands-on, real-world simulation where participants design a Guidewire product. It involves creating deliverables such as a Business Requirements Document (BRD), business process flows, user stories and prototypes. The project spans 8-10 weeks and culminates in a presentation to instructors and peers.
Duration: Typically, 10-12 weeks.
Format: Live instructor-led sessions (online), self-paced learning modules, and assignments.
Schedule: Evening and weekend batches available.
Yes. Skillcubator offers comprehensive placement support, including:
- Professional resume preparation
- Cover Letters.
- Unlimited mock interviews.
- LinkedIn optimization.
- Resume marketing through our in-house recruiters and partner network.
- Background check support.
- On-the-project mentoring, coaching and guidance.
The program includes comprehensive placement support, such as:
- Resume and LinkedIn Optimization: One-on-one sessions to tailor your resume and LinkedIn profile for Guidewire roles.
- Interview Preparation: Access to a 200+ question bank of Guidewire-specific behavioral and technical questions, plus three mock interviews.
- Job Placement Assistance: Connections to Skillcubator’s network of Guidewire employers, including startups, banks, and tech firms.
- Post-Placement Support: Three months of free mentoring after securing a job (additional mentoring at $50/hour).
- Networking: Invitations to Skillcubator’s Guidewire webinars and industry events.
Yes. Skillcubator Training Institute is a ‘Premium-Level Endorsed Education Provider (EPP) from IIBA.org. After successfully completing the training program, participants will receive a ‘Certificate of Completion’ from Skillcubator with an IIBA seal on it, which can be shared on LinkedIn and included in resumes. Additionally, participants can claim 40 PDUs/CDUs towards any of the business analysis certifications offered by IIBA.
Please visit the course page to know more about the fee structure and enrollment options. Alternatively, you can contact Skillcubator directly through www.skillcubator.com for detailed pricing, enrollment assistance, and upcoming batch information.
Yes. Participants get 10% off if they enroll right after the webinar/demo session. Group discounts are also available for three or more participants enrolling together. Contact info@skillcubator.com for details.
Yes, Skillcubator offers a trial period for the first three sessions. If you choose to withdraw during this period, you are eligible for a full refund (in case you have made the payment), or discontinue the training without any future commitment, ensuring a risk-free start.
Please visit the course page to know more about the list of tools/software that are used for this training program.
No. There is no additional cost to install and use the tools/software that will be used for this training.
Yes. All live sessions are recorded, posted on the Learning Management System (LMS), and shared with participants, allowing you to catch up at your convenience.
You can visit www.skillcubator.com or contact us at info@skillcubator.com to speak with an enrollment advisor.
COURSE DELIVERY OPTION
- Live Online
- In-Person
- Private Team Training
PREREQUISITES
Truly speaking there are no absolute prerequisites to become a successful Guidewire Business Analyst. But it would be nice to have the following to become a successful Guidewire business analyst:
- Basic computing skills (MS Office like Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Decent communication skills (verbal and writing in English).
- Comfortable talking to people.
- Basic knowledge of insurance (not mandatory).
If you have these things, we guarantee to transform you into a Fintech business analyst.
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