Business Analyst

Business Analyst Course Overview

This comprehensive Business Analyst course is designed to provide the students with the essential tools, techniques, and methodologies needed to succeed in the field of business analysis. It focuses on core concepts such as business processes, requirement gathering, data analysis, and stakeholder management.

Participants will learn how to effectively bridge the gap between IT and business teams, enabling organizations to implement solutions that meet business needs. The course is ideal for professionals transitioning into business analysis roles, as well as those looking to improve their BA skills.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst in various industries.
• Learn how to gather, document, and validate business requirements.
• Master techniques for conducting stakeholder analysis and managing relationships.
• Gain proficiency in process modeling and analysis techniques like BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation).
• Develop skills in data analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Learn to create and present business cases, including cost-benefit analysis.
• Understand various software development methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall, and how Business Analysts work in these environments.
• Use tools like Microsoft ADO, Jira, Trello, SQL and Excel for documentation, process mapping, and requirement tracking.
• Gain knowledge of project management concepts and how Business Analysts contribute to successful project outcomes.

Modules Covered:

1. Introduction to Business Analysis
   • Role of the Business Analyst
   • Overview of Business Analysis processes
   • Key skills for a successful BA
2. Requirement Gathering & Documentation
   • Techniques for eliciting requirements
   • Writing clear and concise requirements (BRD, FRD, Use Cases)
   • Requirements validation and management
3. Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
   • Identifying stakeholders
   • Techniques for managing stakeholder expectations
   • Building effective communication channels
4. Business Process Modeling and Mapping
   • Process mapping techniques (BPMN, flowcharts)
   • Identifying and analyzing process improvements
   • Aligning processes with business objectives
5. Data Analysis and Visualization
   • Gathering and interpreting data
   • Using data to support business decision-making
   • Tools and techniques for data analysis (Excel, SQL basics, Power BI)
6. Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
   • Understanding different project approaches
   • Role of the Business Analyst in Agile environments
   • Writing user stories and managing backlogs in Jira
7. Creating Business Cases
   • Conducting feasibility studies
   • Performing cost-benefit analysis
   • Presenting business cases to stakeholders
8. Tools for Business Analysts
   • Introduction to software tools used by Business Analysts
   • Hands-on practice with ADO, Jira, SQL and Excel for documentation, modeling, and tracking

Who Should Attend?

• Professionals transitioning into Business Analysis from other roles.
• IT professionals, project managers, or product owners looking to improve their understanding of business analysis.
• Graduates or early-career professionals seeking to build a career in business analysis.

Course Outcome:

Upon completion, participants will have a thorough understanding of the role of a Business Analyst and will be equipped with the practical skills to perform effectively in their role. Graduates will be able to gather and manage requirements, analyze business processes, and support project teams to deliver solutions that meet business needs.