Business Analysis Essentials

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  • BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

    • Business insight
    • Drives engagement
    • Drives results
    • Drives vision and purpose
    • Instills trust
    • Nimble learning
    • Optimizes work processes
    • Organizational savvy
    • Plans and aligns
    • Situational adaptability
    • Values differences

  • SKILLS

    • Analyze alternatives and
    • recommend solutions
    • Business requirements analysis
    • Customer service delivery
    • Document and model user  requirements
    • Governance of business analysis
    • activities
    • Information and business advice
    • Perform gap analysis
    • Planning and organizing
    • Validate and verify requirements

synopsis

Business Analysis Essentials is a three-day, integrated case-study-based class. This foundational course provides a solid comprehension and application of business analysis concepts, tools, and techniques. It enables the participant to discover a wealth of valuable, flexible best practices that he/she use in any project in any organization. This course is aligned with the latest version of A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge® (BABOK® Guide)™.


Business Analysis Essentials addresses the entire scope of business analysis: before, during, and after a solution to a business problem is implemented. In addition, It covers enterprise business analysis. This course looks at how we use business analysis in articulating and prioritizing business needs, identifying and assessing solution options, making recommendations, defining solution scope, requirements management within a project, supporting a solution once it is in place, making sure the business objectives are met and continuously improving the solution to increasing its business value. It enables participants to appreciate the value that business analysis delivers in formulating and executing business strategies. 


You can attend this course in one of the following formats: 

  1. instructor-led training in a live, virtual classroom,
  2. e-training (on-demand),
  3. instructor-led training in a live classroom, and
  4. blended (on-demand and live sessions).

you will learn how to

At the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the importance of value creation in the role of the business analyst.
  • Discuss several approaches to gathering requirements, focusing on facilitating collaborative sessions and the precise translation of business needs into requirements.
  • Discuss proven approaches to analyzing current conditions, business needs, and technology enablers. 
  • Explain how business analysts use verification and validation techniques to assure proposed solutions meet the needs of users and customers.
  • Confirm that the solution is implemented correctly and generates value on an ongoing basis.
  • This course uses digital materials.

audience

This course is ideal for: 

  • business analysts,
  • designers/systems analysts,
  • requirements professionals,
  • business product owners,
  • project/program managers,
  • team leaders,
  • testing/quality assurance managers,
  • process management professionals,
  • management consultants,
  • change management professionals,
  • IT specialists, or
  • anyone who is seeking career development in business analysis.

OUTLINE

  • MODULE 1: BUSINESS ANALYSIS FOUNDATIONS

    At the end of this module,  you should be able to:

    1. Apply strategy and organizational tools to define the business need.
    2. Discuss and apply the International Institute of Business Analysis Knowledge Areas and Business Analysis Core Concepts Model.
    3. Develop a project business case.
    4. Identify, analyze, and prioritize stakeholders.
    5. Create a road map for business analysis activities and outcomes.

  • MODULE 2: ELICITING AND COUMENTING REQUIREMENTS

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    1. Discuss and apply tools and techniques that will strengthen elicitation and collaboration results.
    2. Develop a framework for improved stakeholder collaboration.
    3. Manage stakeholder engagement and commitment throughout requirements elicitation and documentation.
    4. Identify and create use cases and user stories.
    5. Write good requirements.
    6. Ensure focus on business value delivery.

  • MODULE 3: REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND SOLUTION DESIGN DEFINITION

    At the end of this module,  you should be able to:

    1. Evaluate requirements for completeness, correctness, and alignment with business needs.
    2. Create models that improve communication of business needs and potential solutions.
    3. Identify potential solutions that fulfill the business needs.
    4. Evaluate and recommend the “best” solution(s).

  • MODULE 4: SOLUTION DEPLOYMENT AND EVALUATION

    At the end of this module, you should be able to:

    1. Trace value from inception to fulfillment.
    2. Set the stage for successful solution implementation.
    3. Assess the organization’s readiness for change.
    4. Identify barriers to realizing the full return on investment.
    5. Identify business-driven performance measures.
    6. Address gaps in value fulfillment.
    7. Validate achievement of the desired business value.

business analysis essentials FAQs

  • What background do I need for this course?

    No business analysis experience is required. 

  • Is the on-demand content the same as the 3-day instructor class?

    The content and concepts are very similar. We designed the on-demand class to be suitable for a digital, self-study format.

  • What will I receive in the self-study, interactive course?

    At the end of this course, you will receive: 

    • 32 hours of content,
    • a printable student guide, 
    • interactive video lessons with personalized navigation,
    • instructor email support,
    • a student discussion board where you can engage and chat with other students,
    • interactive games, 
    • Interactive learning assessments, and
    • practice exams.

  • How will I access my course materials if I choose on-demand method?

    When we receive the payment, you will receive an email from INDENTRA LTD. with all the links and information you need to get started.

  • How can I sign up for a review session or an Instructor-led version of this course?

    Once you enroll in the course, INDENTRA LTD will send you an email with the specific details and dates.

  • How to schedule my instructor-led training?

    At any time, you may call or email our customer service team for assistance in enrolling in the event date of your choice. Alternatively, you can choose to use the online scheduling feature.

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