Duration: 2 days – 14 hrs
Overview
The Business Analysis training course is designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and techniques needed to effectively gather, analyze, and document organizational requirements, as well as identify and evaluate potential solutions to address business needs. Through a combination of theoretical concepts, practical exercises, and case studies, participants will learn the key principles and best practices of business analysis and develop the competencies required to drive successful business transformation initiatives.
Objectives
• Understand and apply different frameworks and methodologies in business analysis.
• Develop skills in defining and managing organizational requirements.
• Learn techniques for identifying and validating business solutions.
• Master domain modeling to visualize and improve business processes.
Audience
• Business Analysts: Professionals responsible for analyzing business processes, systems, and data to identify requirements and recommend solutions that align with organizational objectives.
• Project Managers: Individuals leading or participating in projects that involve defining and implementing organizational changes, systems, or processes.
• Product Owners: Individuals responsible for defining and prioritizing product features and requirements based on stakeholder needs and business goals.
• Subject Matter Experts (SMEs): Individuals with specialized knowledge or expertise in specific business domains or functional areas who contribute insights and requirements to business analysis efforts.
• IT Professionals: Professionals involved in software development, system implementation, or technology projects who collaborate with business analysts to
translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Functional Managers: Managers responsible for overseeing specific business units or departments who need to understand how business analysis techniques can support organizational improvement initiatives.
• Consultants: Professionals working in consulting firms or independent consultants who provide business analysis services to clients across various industries.
• Entrepreneurs and Business Owners: Individuals starting or managing their businesses who need to analyze market trends, customer needs, and operational requirements to develop and implement effective business strategies.
• Anyone Interested in Business Analysis: Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in business analysis techniques and methodologies to advance their careers or transition into roles involving business analysis responsibilities.
Prerequisites
• Basic understanding of business management principles.
• Familiarity with project management concepts.
• Prior exposure to any business analysis tools is beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Content
Module 1: Introduction to Business Analysis
Overview of Change
Predictive vs Adaptive Approaches
Common Predictive Framework: Waterfall
Common Predictive Framework: V Model
Popular Agile Frameworks
Approaches in the Real World
Module 2: Enterprise Analysis
Creating a Business Case [Part 1]
Creating a Business Case [Part 2]
Module 3: Stakeholder Engagement
What is a Stakeholder and How to Identify Them
Assigning Responsibilities to Stakeholders using a RACI Matrix
Module 4: Defining Organizational Requirements
Overview of Requirements
SMART Requirements
Phases of the Requirements Process
Module 5: Requirement Elicitation Techniques
Requirement Elicitation Basics
Elicitation Technique: Brainstorming
Elicitation Technique: Requirement Workshops
Elicitation Technique: Interviewing (Parts 1-3)
Elicitation Technique: Surveys
Elicitation Technique: Documentation Review
Elicitation Technique: Analyzing Interfaces
Module 6: Domain Modeling
Introduction to Requirement Analysis
Visual Modeling Concepts
Business Models
Technical Models
BPMN vs UML
Module 7: Validation and Verification
Introduction to Requirement Specification
Categorizing Requirements
Deriving Requirements
Validating Requirements
Business Requirements Document (BRD)
Module 8: Approval and Review Processes
Introduction to Requirements Approval
Gaining the Business Approval
Gaining the Technical Approval
Gaining Sponsor or Committee Approval
Conducting a Project Review
Verifying the Completion of a Project
