Business Analysis Fundamentals
Professional Development Training Course
Unlock the secrets to successful business analysis with our comprehensive Business Analysis Fundamentals course. Designed to equip you with essential skills for modern BA roles, this course offers an in-depth understanding of the evolving responsibilities of Business Analysts (BA). In the past, BAs primarily responded to client requests. Today, they actively collaborate with Project Managers (PM) and end-users to proactively add value to business operations. By participating in this course, you'll gain critical skills such as strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and innovative problem-solving. These skills are vital for driving organizational success and ensuring that business needs are met efficiently. Additionally, the course provides practical insights and hands-on experiences, enabling you to apply what you’ve learned directly to real-world scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this course will empower you to excel and make a meaningful impact in your role.
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Delivery Options
This program is delivered on-site in two full days or virtually in four 3.5-hour sessions.
- Each course module below lasts 90 minutes and is part of our extensive modulated content inventory. This modular approach to course design allows for cross-title hybrid solutions and dynamic scalability, enabling you to select the most relevant topics for your needs. You can either choose from this title as it is presented or combine other modules from across the catalog to achieve your specific objectives. The AMS team will collaborate with you to build a robust learning experience. Let's Partner!
Course Modules
Understand the Business Analysis function
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BA Role and responsibilities
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Evolution of the BA function
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Strategic importance of the BA in Agile environments
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Collaboration with stakeholders
Use Cases and Business Analysis
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Creating effective use cases
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Use case diagrams and modeling
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Traceability and validation of use cases
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Use cases in system design
BA Planning & Agile Integration
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Agile methodologies and BA planning
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Integrating BA work within Agile teams
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Communication and reporting in Agile
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Agile tools and techniques for business analysis fundamentals
Enterprise and Requirements Analysis
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Analyzing enterprise-level requirements
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Impact analysis and feasibility studies
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Gap analysis techniques and BA fundamentals
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Business process modeling and business analysis
Requirements Definition and Elicitation
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Techniques for defining requirements
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Elicitation methods for the BA
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Prioritizing and organizing requirements
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Stakeholder engagement in elicitation
Understand the Business Analysis function
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BA Role and responsibilities
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Evolution of the BA function
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Strategic importance of the BA in Agile environments
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Collaboration with stakeholders
Requirements Writing as a BA
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Writing clear and concise requirements
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Structuring requirements documents
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Best practices for requirements writing
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Tools for managing requirements
BA Risk Management
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Identifying and analyzing risks
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Risk mitigation strategies
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Monitoring and controlling risks
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Communication of risk to stakeholders
Who Should Attend
The Business Analysis Fundamentals course is designed for a wide range of professionals who collaborate in project environments and engage in business analysis functions. This includes Business Analysts, BA Technical Leads, IT Project Managers, and PMO contributors. The course provides essential knowledge and skills that are crucial for anyone involved in analyzing business needs, defining project requirements, and ensuring successful project outcomes.
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