Global Knowledge-Business - February-June 2009 - (Page 26) Business Analysis Essentials Understand the importance of the analyst. Course Description In this introductory course, you’ll delve into the role and responsibilities of the business analyst – the communication link between all business areas and a critical player in project success. Learn techniques for ensuring project success every step of the way – from identifying and analyzing potential projects to making sure that the final project product meets the requirements you identified. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll learn to define the scope of work and master requirements-gathering techniques that will work for a variety of projects and audiences. You’ll consider the unique needs of customers, stakeholders, and the IT department as you work toward building, documenting, communicating, and managing requirements. (This course was previously titled Introduction to Business Analysis.) Course 2919 You will earn 18 contact hours or PDUs upon completion of this course. Course Content 1. Business Analysis Framework • The solutions life cycle • What is business analysis? • What is a requirement? • Business analysis terminology • International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) • CBAP certification 2. Enterprise Analysis • The business architecture • Feasibility studies • Project scope • Business case • Risk assessment • Decision package • Selecting and prioritizing projects 3. Requirements Planning and Management • Team roles for the project • Work division strategy • Requirements risk approach • Planning considerations • Requirements activities • Requirements scope • Requirements change management 4. Requirements Elicitation • Definitions • Elicit requirements • Techniques 5. Requirements Analysis and Documentation • Requirements package • Business domain model • Analyze user requirements • Analyze functional requirements • Analyze quality of service requirements • Assumptions and constraints • Requirements • Modeling techniques 6. Requirements Communication • Communication plan • Manage conflicts • Determine format • Requirements package • Requirements presentation and review • Requirements sign-off 7. Solution Assessment and Validation • Solution alternatives • Technology options • Solution selection & usability • Quality assurance • Solution implementation • Solution impacts • Post implementation review What You’ll Learn in Class • Role of the business analyst • Build and evaluate a business case • Plan, manage, analyze, document, and communicate requirements • Conduct effective interviews, group workshops, and questionnaires • Data mining • Effectively capture and document business rules • Get agreement • Ensure requirements are met Hands-On Exercises • Identify Business Analysis (BA) Concepts and Activities in Your Organization • Propose Project Scope Based on Your Analysis of a Business Architecture, Feasibility Study, and Risk Assessment • Define Team Roles and Work Division Strategy • Plan Requirements Activities for a Project • Plan Scope and Requirements Change Management • Choose Elicitation Techniques • Choose Techniques to Structure, Model, and Analyze Requirements • Identify Project Assumptions and Constraints • Determine Requirements Verification and Validation Activities • Draft a Requirements Communication Plan • Prepare for Requirements Presentation and Sign-off • Determine Solution Assessment and Validation Activities • Compile an Individual Professional Skills Inventory • Produce an Individual Professional Growth Plan CBAP Certification Is it next on your list? You may have already earned your Project Management Professional certification to prove that you can plan and execute work effectively. You may have also received your Cisco, Microsoft, or other technical certifications, proving that you have mastered their technologies. So what’s your next career step? It could be obtaining the Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP) from the International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA). This credential can help validate your ability to identify business needs and find solutions to problems. Buy get one Buy 1 course, get 2nd half off. Buy 2 courses, get 3rd free. www.globalknowledge.com/bogo In her CBAP: The Next Must-Have article, Global Knowledge Product Director Kirsten Lora, PMP, explains what the IIBA is, illustrates how its knowledge areas are organized, and discusses CBAP certification. Access a copy at www.globalknowledge.com/busarticle. Classroom Learning 4 days $2,395 24 PDUs & IIBA CDUs Classroom Learning CA San Jose Apr 13-16 DC Washington Mar 30-Apr 2 DC Washington Jun 8-11 GA IL IL NC Atlanta Chicago Chicago Raleigh Virtual Classroom e-Learning 5 days, $2,095 24 PDUs & IIBA CDUs Mar 9-12 Apr 13-16 Jun 15-18 Jun 29-Jul 2 NJ NY ON TX Morristown New York Toronto Dallas Apr 8-11 Apr 27-30 Apr 20-23 May 13-16 On-Site Learning Call for info. Virtual Classroom e-Learning Feb 24-28 May 11-15 Aug 10-13 26 There’s more to see at www.globalknowledge.com/business 1-800-COURSES http://www.globalknowledge.com/bogo http://www.globalknowledge.com/bogo http://www.globalknowledge.com/bogo http://www.globalknowledge.com/busarticle http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/olm/go.asp?find=BIZA2919&country=United+States http://www.globalknowledge.com/business
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