Foundations of Business Analysis

Course Description

If you’ve ever wondered what business analysis is all about, or what it would take to become a business analyst, this course is for you!  Maybe you are in a different project role and are being asked to take on additional analysis-related duties? Maybe you have the title of Business Analyst and wonder what that really means? Maybe you have a different job title, but you’ve heard that what you do could be described as Business Analysis? Whatever your situation, this course is a great way to understand what Business Analysis is and how these competencies and techniques are crucial for anyone who works on projects.

In this course we’ll explore the foundational aspects, benefits, techniques, process, skill-sets, competencies, and general expectations of the Business Analyst role and how it delivers value to stakeholders and organizations.

Take this course alone, or as Course 1 of The Business Analysis Certificate program.

Length: 1-day

CDU/PDU: Earn 7 CDU/PDU for both IIBA and PMI certification

Prerequisites: None

Intended Audience: Anyone who works on projects, especially those who are is interested in a career in Business Analysis, want to understand what Business Analysis is, want to help promote the profession of Business Analysis in their organization.

What We Cover:

  • Introduction to the discipline of Business Analysis

  • Key business analysis terms, activities, deliverables and techniques

  • The benefits and value of Business Analysis

  • Barriers to Business Analysis

  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Business Analyst

    • Compare the BA role to other project roles

    • Identify where project roles can overlap and how to manage responsibilities

    • How business analysis works in both IT and business environments

    • The competencies of a Business Analyst

  • The breadth of business analysis from business to IT projects

  • The career path for Business Analysts

  • Methodologies and approaches to business analysis

  • Overview of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)

    • Business Analysis certifications

    • Overview of the IIBA’s Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) and how it relates to Business Analysis and the role of the BA

    • The BABOK Core Standard

    • Definition of requirements and their classifications

  • A typical day in the life of a Business Analyst

  • A high level understanding of the Business Analysis process

    • Where the BA fits in to project work

    • A high level understanding of requirements, business rules, scope, process, data, interfaces, and interactions.

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