Every business needs analysis to delve into data and find out pain areas, opportunities, process improvements and so on. Every business owner must have the skill set to analyze, understand and derive solutions to cut costs, improve processes, solve problems and take the business forward.

However, for someone without a background in Business Analysis, the whole process of analyzing data from scratch and arriving at conclusions can be a hectic process. Further, they also do not have the time to take a complete Business Analysis course or certificate like the ones offered by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). Hence, a course like this which trains non-business analysts to become Business Analysts. The course trains aspirants to understand the various techniques used in Business Analysis, exposure to standard practices as offered in Business Analysis Body Of Knowledge and its guide.

Course Outline

The purpose of this course is to expose aspirants to the various aspects of business analysis that could be alien to a non-business analyst. How a Business Analyst views a project, what are the tasks that are performed from scratch until end, how each stage of the project progresses, how the systems, processes and programs are designed to revolve around the business are all taught as part of this course. Aspirants will also be taught how to write use cases and how software can be developed through developer participation using the Use Case approach.

Who is the course intended for

The Business Analysis for non-business analysts course is best suited for:

• Project managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Senior level executives
• Team Leads
• IT professionals

Course Duration

• 1 Day  

Course Schedule

The course agenda is divided into moderately sized sessions which will pick up momentum on a gradual pace. Aspirants will be taught the various aspects of Business Analysis on a progressive manner than all at one shot method.

Introduction to Business Analysis

• Define Business Analysis and what it means in today’s environment
• Recognize the System Development Life Cycle and various approaches

Enterprise Analysis

• Define Enterprise Analysis and state its purpose
• Identify the types and sources of information useful in this level of analysis

Defining the Scope

• Define the current issues and future benefits of the new system
• Identify the functional areas and stakeholders impacted by the issues
• Define the preliminary project scope and objectives

Procedure Analysis

• Define key terms important to procedure analysis
• Analyze a written procedure and associated forms and reports
• Discuss key components and the importance of process modelling
• Create an activity diagram, also known as a "swim lane" diagram
• Decompose activities into further details using a process script

Stakeholder Interviews

• Recognize the importance of stakeholder involvement
• Understand the best techniques for preparing and holding an interview
• Discuss various questioning and listening techniques
• Learn how to recognize and capture stakeholder requirements
• Experience interviewing key stakeholders

Requirements, Assumptions, Constraints

• Define effective requirement practices and SMART requirements attributes
• Identify stakeholder requirements
• Recognize assumptions and constraints

Defining a Solution

• Manage the project scope boundaries and change while defining a solution
• Redesign process, systems, and organization change