The demand for experienced Business Analysts increases as the Business Analysis profession becomes more globally recognized and standardized, and employers acknowledge the value Business Analysts bring to their organizations. The Business Analyst plays an integral role within the business, uniting current industry knowledge, practical tools and techniques to deliver quality project solutions on time and within budget. Whether you are new to the profession or a seasoned Business Analyst, you will benefit from the knowledge and practical application of standard tools and techniques used in many industries today.

This 4-day course covers Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring, and Requirements Communication and Management knowledge areas from the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^® (BABOK^®). During this course, you will gain insight into the Business Analyst profession, the role Business Analysts play within an organization, the necessary skills required, and valuable applicable tools, techniques and methodologies for immediate use back on the job. This course focuses extensively on how to develop thorough requirements elicitation and management processes while providing you with the opportunity to practice effective oral and written communication, documentation and facilitation skills. You will identify and analyze BA project deliverables within the project lifecycle. In-class exercises will enable you to assimilate learning objectives.

This and related courses will help to prepare you for the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP^®) designation.

This course is also known as Business Analysis Essentials. It is based on the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge^®.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Participants will gain practical skills to:

• Evaluate business analysis underlying competencies to gain an appreciation of how Business Analysts add value to an organization
• Distinguish and give examples of the differences between business analysis and project management
• Examine the profession, global standards, the professional organization and trends in the industry
• Illustrate an effective requirements management process
• Integrate effective writing practices into business analysis communication and documentation
• List and give examples of different requirement types
• Describe the steps required to complete a thorough stakeholder analysis
• Produce the elements of a good Requirements Management Plan
• Prepare documents like:
  • Functional decomposition diagram (Work Breakdown Structure, WBS)
  • Risk Analysis Plan
  • Communication Plan
• Interpret how the business analysis activities contribute to overall product/solution

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The Business Analysis: Planning, Monitoring and Communication course is appropriate for individuals who are:

• Pursuing a career in Business Analysis
• Business or Information Systems managers or staff who is new to business analysis.
• Experienced Business Analysts requiring better understanding of the role, or desiring formal recognition through certification.
• Project staff or managers currently combining the Business Analyst role with other duties.
• Business staff or managers who are working in Business Analyst environments, needing to interact with project managers and business analysts.
• Preparing to write the Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP^®) and require a refresher on the concepts covered in the BABOK^®

PREREQUISITE

There is no prerequisite for this course. It functions as a stand-alone course.

MATERIALS

You will receive a course binder containing copies of presentation slides, case studies, exercises, and suggested solutions.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN