BA01: Business Analysis Essentials

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About this Course

CDUs (Continuing Development Units): 14

Introducing our IIBA-endorsed course, “Business Analysis Essentials,” where participants dive into the fundamental aspects of business analysis. This is an introductory course designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of
the benefits, functions and impact a business analyst has within an organization. The course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project as well as the pre-project activities that comprise strategy analysis. Participants learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from defining business needs and solution scope to validating that requirements have been met in the testing phase and ensuring the solution continues to provide value after implementation.
After completing this course, participants will fully understand the characteristics of the business analyst role and the components that comprise the profession of business analysis. Students will obtain a solid working vocabulary to enable effective communication about business analysis activities and deliverables across the project team.

Audience Profile

Audience

This course is designed for:

• Newcomers interested in entering the field of business analysis.
• Professionals working with business analysts or considering a career shift.
• Experienced business analysts seeking to reinforce their knowledge and skills

At Course Completion

Business Analysis Essentials Objectives

• Understanding the Business Analyst’s Role: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted responsibilities and functions of a business analyst.
• Exploring Industry Standards: Dive into industry standards and resources that provide deeper insights into the world of business analysis.
• Insights into Various Tasks: Explore various tasks and activities integral to business analysis, preparing you for real-world challenges.
• Pre and Post-Project Activities: Recognize the importance of pre and post-project business analysis activities, ensuring a holistic perspective.
• Requirements Mastery: Learn the art of planning, eliciting, analyzing, modeling, and testing requirements, a fundamental skillset for any successful business analyst.
• IIBA Endorsement: Rest assured knowing that this course is endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), offering 14 Professional Development Units (PDUs) and aligning seamlessly with the BABOK Guide, guaranteeing top-quality education in business analysis.

Outline

Introduction to Business Analysis
• Definition of Business Analysis
• Business Analysis Activities
• Role of Professional Associations (IIBA/PMI)
• BABOK Guide and PMI’s Practice Guide in Business Analysis

The IIBA™ and the Role of the Business Analyst
• Business Analyst Definition
• BA vs. PM Roles
• Importance of Communication and Collaboration
• Deliverables in Business Analysis
• BA Career Path

Strategy Analysis and Change
• Strategy Analysis Definition
• Components of Strategy Analysis
• Stakeholder Identification
• Business Needs Identification

Understanding and Defining Solution Scope
• Defining Solution Scope
• Project Scope vs. Product Scope
• Problem Statement
• Scope Definition Techniques

Understanding Requirements
• Definition of Requirement
• Types of Requirements
• Requirements Process
• Requirements vs. Specifications and Business Rules

Planning and Eliciting Requirements
• Requirements Work Plan (RWP)
• Components of RWP
• Elicitation Questions
• Active Listening
• Elicitation Techniques

Analyzing and Documenting Requirements
• Requirements Analysis
• Business Requirements Document (BRD)
• BRD vs. Functional Requirements Specification
• BRD Components
• Packaging Requirements

Elicitation and Process Modeling
• Importance of Models
• Modeling Objectives
• Process Management
• Process Modeling with BPMN
• AS-IS vs. TO-BE Modeling
• BPMN subclasses
• BPMN simple structure
• Prototyping
• Business Process Modeling case study

Verifying and Validating Requirements
• Verification vs. Validation
• Characteristics of Good Requirements
• Risks Related to Requirements
• Testing Approaches
• Test Planning
• Requirements Traceability Matrix
• Verified and validated requirements

Prerequisites

No specific prerequisites are required. This course is open to both newcomers and experienced professionals looking to enhance their business analysis skills.