MENU Foundations of Business Analysis
How to Deliver Strategic Value via Mission-Critical Projects
A Two-Day Seminar - Now available in VIRTUAL format
Based on the transformational Version 3.0 of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge®, Fundamentals of Business Analysis emphasizes the importance of value creation in the role of the Business Analyst. The BA still must gather accurate requirements from business users. To maximize the positive impact of recommended solutions, the BA must also understand the strategic context for a given project and guide solution design.
Success for the BA should be measured by the value an implemented solution adds for the organization and its customers.
What You Will Learn
- Apply strategy and organizational tools to define the business need
- Understand and apply IIBA Knowledge Areas and Business Analysis Core Concept Model
- Create a business case
- Identify and analyze stakeholders
- Create a roadmap for BA activities and outcomes
Seminar Outline
I. Overview and Framework
- Key Definitions
- Knowledge Areas
- Requirements Development Overview
II. Project Selection
- Defining the Business Need
- Evaluating Project Alternatives
- Creating the Business Case
III. Stakeholder Management
- Identifying Stakeholders
- Understanding Stakeholder Needs and Influences
- Engaging Stakeholders
IV. BA Planning
- Applying the Business Analysis Approach
- Planning the BA Tasks
- Developing the Communication Strategy
Who Should Attend
You will benefit most from this learning experience if you are a (an):
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Requirements Professional
- Business Product Owner
- Project/Program Manager and PMO Director
- Team Leader
- Development Manager or Process Improvement Professional
- Management Consultant
- IT Management at all levels