- At the end of this course you will have a foundation knowledge of all Business Analysis concepts and analysis techniques.
- The role of the Business Analyst.
- Business Analysis in the Organisation.
This course will help you get started as a Business Analyst. You will understand the essentials about Business Analysis and have practical experience of how to apply core analysis techniques in the work place.
- Fresh Graduates.
- Data Analysts.
- Definition and Evolution of Business Analysis.
- Role and Responsibilities of a Business Analyst.
- Importance of Business Analysis in Organizations.
- Key Competencies and Skills for a Business Analyst.
- Overview of the Business Analysis Process Model.
- Developing a Business Analysis Plan.
- Stakeholder Identification and Analysis.
- Communication Planning.
- Risk Analysis and Management.
- Performance Metrics and Monitoring.
- Understanding the Business Environment.
- SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats).
- Business Model Analysis.
- Identifying Business Opportunities and Challenges.
- Defining Business Goals and Objectives.
- Techniques for Requirements Elicitation (Interviews, Surveys, Workshops, Observations).
- Documenting Stakeholder Requirements.
- Prioritizing Requirements.
- Conducting Feasibility Studies.
- Analyzing and Documenting Functional Requirements.
- Non-functional Requirements Analysis.
- Use Case Modeling and Documentation.
- User Stories and Acceptance Criteria.
- Traceability Matrix.
- Evaluating Proposed Solutions.
- Validating Requirements and Solutions.
- Assessing the Impact of Changes.
- Conducting Cost-Benefit Analysis.
- Post-Implementation Review.
- Understanding Data Requirements.
- Creating Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs).
- Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs).
- Data Dictionary Development.
- Data Analysis Techniques.
- Identifying and Modeling Business Processes.
- BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation).
- Process Optimization and Improvement.
- Workflow Analysis.
- Business Rules Documentation.
- Introduction to UML Diagrams (Use Case Diagrams, Class Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams).
- Applying UML in System Analysis and Design.
- UML Tools and Software.
- Effective Communication Strategies.
- Documentation Best Practices.
- Presentation Skills.
- Facilitation Techniques for Workshops and Meetings.
- Negotiation Skills.
- Overview of Popular Business Analysis Tools (e.g., Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, Jira).
Hands-on Experience with Requirements Management Tools.
Modeling and Diagramming Tools.
- Introduction to Agile Principles and Manifesto.
- Role of the Business Analyst in Agile Projects.
- User Stories, Epics, and Themes.
- Agile Estimation and Planning.
- Sprint Review and Retrospective.
