Global Knowledge-Business - February-June 2009 - (Page 29) Writing Effective Requirements Master documenting requirements and increase project success. Course Description Successful projects are built on the foundation of well-written requirements. In fact, many problems of challenged and failed projects can be traced back to requirements issues. In this course, you’ll learn to document requirements clearly, effectively, and appropriately to create a solid foundation for project success. You will learn to identify your audience, determine their requirements, and provide them with adequate and appropriate information. You’ll learn the technical writing techniques that apply directly to writing requirements documents, and you’ll learn to apply the five Cs of writing—correct, clear, concise, comprehensive, and cohesive—to writing requirements. You will use lists, tables, and graphs to structure requirements information for clarity. And you will use white space, information chunking, and headings to improve readability. In this course, you will learn the difference between validation and verification, and you’ll survey the various verification and validation techniques. You will learn to select the appropriate technique for each situation and apply it to ensure your requirements’ effectiveness. This course covers the “Requirements Documentation” knowledge area of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). Course 2920 You will earn 12 contact hours or PDUs upon completion of this course. Hands-On Exercises 1. Identify requirements phases in a generic product life cycle 2. Identify requirements stakeholders 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of requirements statements 4. Identify the needs of requirements stakeholders 5. Classify customer requirements 6. Identify missing requirements 7. Find violations of the five Cs in the customer requirements 8. Identify where to use lists and graphics 9. Identify where to use formatting techniques 10. Hold a formal requirements review meeting Successful projects are built upon the foundation of well-written requirements. Course Content 1. The Context for Writing Requirements • Requirements & types of requirements • Requirements in the product life cycle • Project roles and requirements • The role of the Business Analyst (BA) 2. What Makes Requirements Effective? • Attributes of effective requirements • Audiences of the requirements and the audiences’ needs • Level of detail • Business vs. technical point of view • Need for formality 3. Requirements Audiences and Their Needs • Specific needs of business stakeholders and management • Specific needs of Subject Matter Experts (SME) • Specific needs of the technical team (developers, testers, etc.) 4. Effective Requirements Information • Functional requirements • Quality of Service (QoS) requirements • Assumptions and constraints 5. Technical Writing Principles for Requirements • The 5 Cs • Bulleted and numbered lists • Tables and graphs • Models and other graphics • Using white space and fonts • Chunking requirements information and the use of headings 6. Requirements Verification and Validation • Validation vs. verification • Goals and participants in verification activities • Goals and participants in validation activities • Holding formal review sessions What You’ll Learn in Class • Identify the various types of requirements • Define each project member’s role in requirements activities • Distinguish between good and bad requirements • Understand the requirements needs of each project member • Document functional requirements, Quality of Service requirements, and assumptions and constraints • Apply good technical writing principles to writing requirements • Distinguish between validation and verification • Ensure that the requirements are valid • Verify that the requirements are effective Professional Business Analyst Certificate Define each project member’s role in requirements activities. Solidify, verify, and claim your business analysis expertise with our Professional Business Analyst Certificate. Through our four-course business analysis training curriculum, you can propel your skills as a business analyst. For more detailed information, including courses and pricing, please visit www.globalknowledge.com/certification. Classroom Learning 2 days $1,495 12 PDUs & IIBA CDUs Classroom Learning CA San Jose Mar 19-20 DC Washington Apr 30-May 1 GA Atlanta IL Chicago IL Chicago On-Site Learning Call for info. May 7-8 Mar 5-6 Jun 11-12 NC Raleigh NJ Morristown NJ Morristown Feb 5-6 Feb 12-13 Jun 4-5 NY New York ON Toronto TX Dallas Apr 2-3 Jun 15-16 May 21-22 There’s more to see at www.globalknowledge.com/business 1-800-COURSES 29 http://www.globalknowledge.com/certification http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/olm/go.asp?find=BIZA2920&country=United+States http://www.globalknowledge.com/business
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