Introduction to Business Analysis

The Business Analyst is one of the most in-demand roles found on today's job boards. In this two-day program, students will explore how a Business Analyst specializes in engaging with stakeholders, creating efficiencies and managing requirements. Learners can expect to gain knowledge of the tools most commonly used by Business Analysts and how when correctly applied can provide structure and guidance to any project in any industry.

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Today we are asked to do more with less. The role of any BA is to find and implement efficiency. Also, the shift to technology-based solutions creates a demand for individuals who can bridge the gap between business users and architects.

Topics Covered:

Stakeholder analysis & engagement
Facilitating sessions
Requirements management
Developing a business case

Learning Outcomes:

Create an ElicitationPlan
Conduct stakeholder analysis (RACI, Salience Model, Communication)
Understand the different categories of Requirements
Explore the most common modeling techniques used today
Change Strategy (process, template, importance)
Determining KPI's and how to measure them