Course Methodology

This course is designed to offer an immersive and interactive leaing experience. It employs a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application to ensure participants understand not just the 'what' but also the 'why' and 'how' of business analysis. With the help of case studies derived from actual business scenarios, each module introduces fundamental concepts through engaging presentations and group discussions. This dynamic approach enables participants to practically apply their theoretical knowledge, fostering a deep understanding and application of business analysis principles.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Define the foundational principles of business analysis and explain their value within an organizational context

Identify project stakeholders and apply various elicitation techniques to gather requirements

Evaluate requirements to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with project goals

Analyze potential solutions against pre-defined criteria to ensure optimal project outcomes

Design actionable strategies and monitoring systems for project implementation

Target Audience

This course is designed for aspiring business analysts who wish to enter the field of business analysis and for existing business analysts who want to upgrade their skills and formalize their knowledge. In addition, this course benefits team leaders who interact with business analysts and benefit from a better understanding of business analysis to improve project outcomes.

Target Competencies

Stakeholder management

Applying elicitation techniques

Requirements evaluation

Requirements management

Solution evaluation

Performance monitoring

Foundations of Business Analysis

Introduction to business analysis

Guiding principles and best practices

The value proposition of business analysis

Skills and competencies

Ethics and professionalism

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirement Elicitation

Stakeholder identification

Elicitation techniques overview

Selecting the right technique

Recording and documenting elicited requirements

Managing stakeholder expectations

Requirements Evaluation and Validation

Introduction to requirement quality

Feasibility analysis

Alignment with project goals

Requirement validation techniques

Requirement changes and management

Solution Analysis and Selection

Gap analysis

Solution evaluation techniques

Solution selection criteria

Recommendation development

Stakeholder buy-in

Strategy Design and Monitoring for Implementation

Strategy formulation

Monitoring mechanisms

Feedback loops

Risk management in implementation

Closing projects