In the current intricate project landscape, it has been repeatedly demonstrated that having a precise understanding of the client's requirements can be the decisive factor between success and failure. Clients who perceive that their needs and requirements are comprehended are more inclined to grant the contract or project to you. Project managers who can effectively gather the accurate requirements and details are more likely to successfully reach the project's completion.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Prepare delegates to sit for the CBAP® Exam and have a higher chance of passing from the first attempt.
Teach delegates about business analysis in detail so they can apply it in their own work.
Provide an opportunity to understand the scope of a business analyst’s duties – useful for senior managers.

Who Should Attend?

This course will thoroughly prepare the students for the Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) Exam offered by IIBA® (International Institute of Business Analysis®).
This professional certification is for individuals with extensive business analysis experience.

Course Outlines:

Introduction & Business Analysis Key Concepts

What is Business Analysis?
Role of the Business Analyst?
The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™ (BA Framework)
The 4 Types of Requirements
Who & What are Stakeholders?
Requirements Vs. Design

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

Planning the BA Approach – predictive vs. adaptive
Planning Stakeholder Engagement
Planning & Setting Business Analysis Governance
Planning for Business Analysis of Information Management
Monitoring Business Analysis Performance
Identifying Business Analysis Improvement Areas

Elicitation and Collaboration

What is Requirement Elicitation (gathering)?
How to Prepare for Elicitation
Conducting Elicitation using a Variety of Techniques
Confirming Elicitation Results
Documenting & Communicating Business Analysis Information
Managing Stakeholder Collaboration

Requirements Life Cycle Management

Tracing Requirements
Maintaining Requirements
Prioritizing Requirements
Assessing Requirements Changes
Approving Requirements

Strategy Analysis

Defining the Business Need
Analyzing Current State
Defining Future State
Analyzing Gaps, SWOT
Assessing Risks
Defining your Change Strategy
Developing Business Cases

Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

Specifying and Modeling Requirements using a variety of techniques
Verifying & Validating Requirements
Defining Requirements Architecture & Design Options
Analyzing Potential Value and the Recommend Solution

Solution Evaluation

Measuring Solution Performance
Analyzing Performance Measures
Assessing Solution & Enterprise Limitations
Recommending Actions to Increase Solution Value

Business Analysis Course Recap

Review of key points in the course to connect the pieces
Q&A from Attendees

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