COURSE OVERVIEW
First-timers in the field of business analysis, this one is for you. This training is an introduction to business analysis where you will learn the essentials in gathering and organizing requirements on a project and researching for project or business justification. Some of the key skills include requirement elicitation, good documentation and presentation, visual modeling, and critical thinking.
There are two stages to the training, the virtual classroom sessions and the virtual practical work experience part of the training. The virtual classroom sessions hold twice a week: Saturday morning (theory) and Thursday evening (software skills training).
After the theoretical sessions are complete, students will be placed on a real project as part of a team for 3-4months depending on the project. In total, the training program could run for approximately 18 weeks.
This course is also designed to help you understand the role of a business analyst in agile software development. Candidates will become skilled at contributing to the overall Scrum environment using BA skills, contribute to Product Backlog prioritization and estimation; create the Product Backlog from a business scenario and help plan a sprint.
TRAINING REQUISITE
There are no prerequisites for the Business Analysis training course. Whether you have some related previous work experience or you are a new starter, this BA program is for you. We have had delegates with no previous experience enrolled for this program and successfully secured a job once completed.
The training will not be a classroom-based type of training; it’s more of a discussion-based training where we spend the time with the candidates to help guide them through delivering the projects they have been assigned.
COURSE FORMAT & SET-UP
Pre-Work - Complete a series of self-paced preparatory tests and lessons before the course to match your strength & talent with your career path and get up to speed on the fundamentals of Project Manager.
Online Instructor-Led Sessions- Learn by doing with help from an expert. Explore key concepts and tools, and then put them to work through hands-on activities grounded in real-world scenarios. This virtual classroom sessions run for 6 weeks.
Homework - Apply what you have learned in class to cumulative assignments that build toward the final project.
Presentations - Share your presentations and receive feedback from your instructional team and classmates.
Live Project -Â After the theoretical sessions are complete, students are placed on a real project as part of a team for 3-4months depending on the project. With a strong portfolio of digitally-driven programs and projects, you will have the opportunity to gain practical work experience as a business analysis professional with digital expertise. In total, the training program could run for approximately 18 weeks.
LEARNING OUTCOME
- Learn the foundations of business analysis.
- Learn how to gather requirements from stakeholders and documentary sources.
- Learn how to analyze, diagram and model requirements.
- Learn how to present requirements effectively and gain acceptance.
COURSE OUTLINE
Class 1: Project Management
- What is project management?
- 6 constraints of project management
- What is a project?
- 5 characteristics of a project
- Project life cycle
- Components of project management
- Key focus areas in project management
- The PMO office
- Job roles in project management
Class 2: Project Methodologies and planning
- What is project planning?
- Project planning fundamentals
- Why project planning?
- Tools for project planning
- Basic project planning steps
- Methodologies in Project management
- Prince 2
- Iterative
- Waterfall
- Scrum (Agile)
- Project management pitfalls
- Project management Acronyms
- Project Management Tools
Class 3: Introduction to Agile & Scrum
- Agile & Scrum – Basic Knowledge
- Scrum – Requirement and Estimation
- Ceremonies of Scrum
- Understanding Scrum Board and working on it
- Metrics & reporting
- Advance learning on Scrum Key Areas
- Important Acronyms and its explanation
Class 4: Understanding Business Analysis
- Overview of Business Analysis
- Overview of Requirements
- Role of the Business Analyst
- Stakeholders
- Who are stakeholders? And why do they matter?
- The most common stakeholders: The project team, management, and the front line
- Handling Stakeholder Conflicts
- LifeCycles
- Systems Development Life Cycles
- Project Life Cycles
- Product Life Cycles
- Requirement Life Cycles
- Seventh Morning's Requirements Development Life Cycle
Class 5: Forming Requirements
- Overview of Requirements
- Attributes of Good Requirements
- Types of Requirements
- Requirement Sources
- Gathering Requirements from Stakeholders
- Common Requirements Documents
Class 6: Transforming Requirements
- Stakeholder Needs Analysis
- Decomposition Analysis
- Additive/Subtractive Analysis
- Gap Analysis
- Notations (UML & BPMN)
- Flowcharts
- Swim Lane Flowcharts
- Entity-Relationship Diagrams
- State-Transition Diagrams
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Use Case Modeling
- Business Process Modeling
Class 7: Finalizing Requirements
- Presenting – 10 Tips
- Presenting Requirements
- Socializing Requirements and Gaining Acceptance
- Prioritizing Requirements
- Change Control
- Requirements Tools
- Case Study
Class 8: CV and Interview workshop
- Scenario Based Question & Answer
- Common Project Manager Interview & Answer
- How to prepare for your interview
- Group Discussion and Mock Interview
- CV/Resume Review
Weekly Coaching Sessions
- Jira Tutorial
- Trello Tutorial
- Azure Devops Tutorial
- Process mapping workshops
UX Mock-ups (WIREFRAME)
POTENTIAL JOB ROLES
- IT Business Analyst
- Agile Business Analyst
- Junior Business Analyst
- Product Manager
- Requirements Manager
- Business Improvement Analyst
- Solutions Analyst
- Business Process Analyst
NEXT STEP
Have questions about our Business Analysis course? Our Admissions team is here to help you determine if this program is right for you and your goals. You can also:
- Attend a Taster session online.
- Explore your financing options.
- Contact us via WhatsApp on +44 (0) 737 567 8933 or send us an email at info@cedar-pro.com
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đź•› Duration (6 weeks)
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🌏 Location (Online)
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