Business Analyst module, BA combo courseBusiness Analyst Module

Gain practical modeling experience through a real-world case study, applying best practices in business requirement gathering, documentation and stakeholder management.

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Case studyGroup projectsLabsCapstone project

Eleven parts of the course

From business analysis basics to a capstone. 1

Introduction

Importance of business analysis and the role of the BA.2

Requirements planning

Vision and scope, requirement types, stakeholders, BA plan.3

Requirements elicitation

Interviews, focus groups, workshops, JAD, surveys, prototypes.4

Analysis and design

Modeling techniques, prioritizing, verifying and validating.5

Documentation (BRD)

Formal documents, defects, sign-off, UML labs.6

Management

Change management, traceability, attributes, communication.7

Business strategy

SWOT, Five Force analysis, strategy execution, case studies.8

Enterprise analysis

Business need, capability gaps, solution scope, business case.9

Competencies and models

BA competencies, best practices, life cycle models.10

BA leadership skills

Communication, leadership, critical thinking, IT knowledge.11

Capstone project

Apply the skills in a final project.

Detailed course content

Selected topics in each part.

Planning and elicitation

✓Vision and scope document✓Types of requirements and stakeholders✓Interviews, focus groups, requirements workshop, JAD session✓Brainstorming, observation, survey, prototype✓Document analysis, business rules analysis, reverse engineering

Analysis, design and documentation

✓Organizational, location, process/flow, use case, data and state models✓Prioritizing, verifying and validating requirements✓Components of a formal requirements document✓Requirements sign-off✓UML labs

Management and strategy

✓Define a baseline and a change management process✓Traceability and requirements attributes✓Strategy formation and SWOT analysis lab✓Five Force analysis✓Case studies: Amazon, Apple and Google

Enterprise analysis and competencies

✓Root cause analysis and capability gaps✓Define the solution approach, scope and business case✓Analytical thinking and communication skills✓Life cycle models: Waterfall, Incremental, Agile Scrum

Support and salient features

Career support and classroom features that come with the course.

Staffing support

✓Resume preparation✓Mock interview preparation✓Phone interview preparation✓Face to face interview preparation✓Project and technology preparation✓Internship with internal project work✓Externship with client project work

Our salient features

✓Hands-on labs and homework✓Group discussion and case study✓Course project work✓Regular quiz and exam✓Regular support beyond the classroom✓Students can re-take the class at no cost✓Dedicated conference rooms for group project work✓Live streaming for remote students✓Video recording to catch up on a missed class

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Eleven parts of the course

From business analysis basics to a capstone.1

Introduction

Importance of business analysis and the role of the BA.2

Requirements planning

Vision and scope, requirement types, stakeholders, BA plan.3

Requirements elicitation

Interviews, focus groups, workshops, JAD, surveys, prototypes.4

Analysis and design

Modeling techniques, prioritizing, verifying and validating.5

Documentation (BRD)

Formal documents, defects, sign-off, UML labs.6

Management

Change management, traceability, attributes, communication.7

Business strategy

SWOT, Five Force analysis, strategy execution, case studies.8

Enterprise analysis

Business need, capability gaps, solution scope, business case.9

Competencies and models

BA competencies, best practices, life cycle models.10

BA leadership skills

Communication, leadership, critical thinking, IT knowledge.11

Capstone project

Apply the skills in a final project.

Detailed course content

Selected topics in each part.1

Planning and elicitation

✓Vision and scope document✓Types of requirements and stakeholders✓Interviews, focus groups, requirements workshop, JAD session✓Brainstorming, observation, survey, prototype✓Document analysis, business rules analysis, reverse engineering2

Analysis, design and documentation

✓Organizational, location, process/flow, use case, data and state models✓Prioritizing, verifying and validating requirements✓Components of a formal requirements document✓Requirements sign-off✓UML labs3

Management and strategy

✓Define a baseline and a change management process✓Traceability and requirements attributes✓Strategy formation and SWOT analysis lab✓Five Force analysis✓Case studies: Amazon, Apple and Google4

Enterprise analysis and competencies

✓Root cause analysis and capability gaps✓Define the solution approach, scope and business case✓Analytical thinking and communication skills✓Life cycle models: Waterfall, Incremental, Agile Scrum

Support and salient features

Career support and classroom features that come with the course.1

Staffing support

✓Resume preparation✓Mock interview preparation✓Phone interview preparation✓Face to face interview preparation✓Project and technology preparation✓Internship with internal project work✓Externship with client project work2

Our salient features

✓Hands-on labs and homework✓Group discussion and case study✓Course project work✓Regular quiz and exam✓Regular support beyond the classroom✓Students can re-take the class at no cost✓Dedicated conference rooms for group project work✓Live streaming for remote students✓Video recording to catch up on a missed class

Explore more training

See other programs, funding options and the class schedule.All training programs Education grant program Upcoming classes

Ready to start become a business analyst?

Call 847-350-9034 or book an appointment to talk about this course and funding options.Book an appointment Call 847-350-9034 Education grant program