Available:
Dynamic Interactive Virtual Course
Traditional In-Person Workshop
Duration:
- 8 Hours on Demand
- 4×3 hour Virtual Session
- 2 days Traditional
Synopsis
This dynamic introductory course provides and introduction to Business Analysis. We will explore the foundational aspects, benefits, techniques, the process, skill-sets, competencies, and general expectations of the Business Analysis role. We will also discuss how the BA delivers value to ensure project expectations and business goals are met.
Objectives
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Business Analyst
- Compare the BA role to other project roles
- Understand how business analysis works in both IT and business environments
- Understand the benefits and value of Business Analysis
- Understand the competencies of a Business Analyst
- Understand the high-level process of Business Analysis
- Understand general expectation of the Business Analyst role
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to Business Analysis
- Key business analysis terms, activities and general overview of business analysis
- Key business analysis activities, deliverables and techniques
- The breadth of business analysis from the business to IT projects
- Benefits of Business Analysis
- Barriers to Business Analysis
- BA Competencies
- Requirements defined and their classifications
- Methodologies/approaches to business analysis
- Comparing business analysis to other roles and where they overlap
- Trends in business analysis
- Overview of the IIBA BABOK and how it relates to Business Analysis and your training
- A high-level understanding of requirements, business rules, process, data, interfaces, interactions, scope