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Business Analysis - Foundation

4.6 out of 5 rating Last updated 14/11/2024   English

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Duration

3 Days

18 CPD hours

Overview

Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of business analysis principles and techniques. Key areas are:
the role and competencies of a business analyst
strategy analysis
business system and business process modelling
stakeholder analysis
investigation and modelling techniques
requirements engineering
business case development

Description

The business analyst role analyzes, understands and manages the requirements in a customer-supplier relationship and ensures that the right products are delivered. The Foundation Seminar gives a good introduction to the spectrum of this responsibility.

Course Introduction
  • Lets Get to Know Each Other
  • Course Overview
  • Course Learning Objectives
  • Course Structure
  • Course Agenda
  • Introduction to Business Analysis
  • Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation
  • Exam Details
  • Business Analysis Certification Scheme
What is Business Analysis
  • Intent and Context
  • Origins of business analysis
  • The development of business analysis
  • The scope of business analysis work
  • Taking a holistic approach
  • The role and responsibilities of the business analyst
The competencies of a Business Analyst
  • Personal qualities
  • Business knowledge
  • Professional techniques
  • The development of competencies
Strategy Analysis
  • The context for strategy
  • The defiition of strategy
  • Strategy development
  • External environmental analysis
  • Internal invironmental analysis
  • SWOT analysis
  • Executing strategy
Business Analysis Process Model
  • An approach to problem solving
  • Stages of the business analysis process model
  • Objectives of the process model stages
  • Procedures for each process model stage
  • Techniques used within each process model stage
Investigation Techniques
  • Interviews
  • Observation
  • Workshops
  • Scenarios
  • Prototyping
  • Quantitative approaches
  • Documenting the current situation
Stakeholder Analysis and Management
  • Stakeholder categories and identification
  • Analysing stakeholders
  • Stakeholder management strategies
  • Managing stakeholders
  • Understanding stakeholder perspectives
  • Business activity models
Modelling Business Processes
  • Organizational context
  • An altrnative view of an organization
  • The organizational view of business processes
  • Value propositions
  • Process models
  • Analysing the as-is process model
  • Improving business processes (to-be business process)
Defining the Solution
  • Gab analysis
  • Introduction to Business Architecture
  • Definition to Business Architecture
  • Business Architecture techniques
Business and Financial Case
  • The business case in the project lifecycle
  • Identifying options
  • Assessing project feasibility
  • Structure of a business case
  • Investment appraisal
Establishing the Requirements
  • A framework for requirements engineering
  • Actors in requirements engineering
  • Requirements elicitation
  • Requirements analysis
  • Requirements validation
Documenting and Managing the Requirements
  • The requirements document
  • The requirements catalogue
  • Managing requirements
Modelling the Requirements
  • Modelling system functions
  • Modelling system data
Delivering the Requirements
  • Delivering the solution
  • Context
  • Lifecycles
Delivering the Business Solution
  • BA role in the business change lifecycle
  • Design stage
  • Implementation stage
  • Realization stage
Additional course details:

Nexus Humans Business Analysis - Foundation training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward.

This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts.

Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success.

While we feel this is the best course for the Business Analysis - Foundation course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you.

Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

FAQ for the Business Analysis - Foundation Course

Available Delivery Options for the Business Analysis - Foundation training.
  • Live Instructor Led Classroom Online (Live Online)
  • Traditional Instructor Led Classroom (TILT/ILT)
  • Delivery at your offices in London or anywhere in the UK
  • Private dedicated course as works for your staff.
How many CPD hours does the Business Analysis - Foundation training provide?

The 3 day. Business Analysis - Foundation training course give you up to 18 CPD hours/structured learning hours. If you need a letter or certificate in a particular format for your association, organisation or professional body please just ask.

What is the correct audience for the Business Analysis - Foundation training?

The Foundation course is designed for individuals who want to gain an overview of Business Analysis (Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Product manager, Product Owner, Chief Product Owner, Service Manager, Service Owner, Project manager, Consultants)

Do you provide training for the Business Analysis - Foundation.

Yes we provide corporate training, dedicated training and closed classes for the Business Analysis - Foundation. This can take place anywhere in UK including, England, Scotland, Cymru (Wales) or Northern Ireland or live online allowing you to have your teams from across UK or further afield to attend a single training event saving travel and delivery expenses.

What is the duration of the Business Analysis - Foundation program.

The Business Analysis - Foundation training takes place over 3 day(s), with each day lasting approximately 8 hours including small and lunch breaks to ensure that the delegates get the most out of the day.

Why are Nexus Human the best provider for the Business Analysis - Foundation?
Nexus Human are recognised as one of the best training companies as they and their trainers have won and hold many awards and titles including having previously won the Small Firms Best Trainer award, national training partner of the year for UK on multiple occasions, having trainers in the global top 30 instructor awards in 2012, 2019 and 2021. Nexus Human has also been nominated for the Tech Excellence awards multiple times. Learning Performance institute (LPI) external training provider sponsor 2024.
Is there a discount code for the Business Analysis - Foundation training.

Yes, the discount code PENPAL5 is currently available for the Business Analysis - Foundation training. Other discount codes may also be available but only one discount code or special offer can be used for each booking. This discount code is available for companies and individuals.

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When you organise training, we understand that there is a risk that some people may fall ill, become unavailable. To mitigate the risk we include training insurance for each delegate enrolled on our public schedule, they are welcome to sit on the same Public class within 6 months at no charge, if the case arises.

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