Applying Business Analysis

Introduction

This is a highly interactive requirements management training course that helps you assess analysis situations, interpret the information at hand, and ask the right questions so that you can determine the most appropriate approach(s) and course(s) of action to make your requirements management and definition as efficient and effective as possible.

Participants are given a scenario in which they work in teams to define their approach for elicitation and analysis. Skills and techniques covered in the prior days of Essential Skills for Business Analysis are utilized and a checklist is provided to rate their approach, revise, and present a final analysis approach. As the day progresses, students have the opportunity to “Swim with the Sharks”. The “sharks” are additional scenarios that simulate real world project obstacles in which participants make decisions on how to overcome and maneuver through the rough waters. Lessons provide concrete tips and techniques to effectively handle each situation.

Objectives

• Define and revise your analysis approach
• Practice creating an analysis approach to make the most efficient use of elicitation and analysis techniques
• Identify how you should categorize requirements for effective requirements management and communication
• Define excellent requirement characteristics
• Describe best practices for traceability, impact analysis, and reuse
• Practice various communication techniques to facilitate productivity and workflow
• Discuss strategies for overcoming project obstacles, including lack of stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and prioritization

Student Profile

This course is designed for Business Analysts, Project Managers, Business Systems Analysts, Product Managers, Product Owners, System Architect, Process Engineers, Requirements Engineers or any member of the project team. This course is appropriate for new and advanced audiences.

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Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to attend this class. However, this class is the final part of our 4-day Essential Skills for Business Analysis course; it is a culmination of all the concepts and techniques taught in the previous three days. We therefore highly recommend completing the entire course in order to have context for the application.

Course Materials

Each student will receive a copy of the course documentation prepared by Netmind.

Methodology

Interactive workshops allow students to practice requirements analysis techniques as they learn. It is compatible with the standards described in the BABOK^® IIBA Guide and the PMI-PBA^® certification. This course can be taught independently or as part of our 4-day Essential Skills for Business Analysis course.

Certification

This course is included in our Business Analysis Certification Program. By attending this course, students earn credit towards the BA Associate and BA Certified certifications, as well as credit towards the Analysis Planning Badge.

Additionally, students will earn 7 credit hours for their attendance.

Accreditation

A certificate of attendance will be issued to students who attend the course for at least 75% of the duration.

Applying Business Analysis

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