Description

Description

This workshop provides analysts with a thorough understanding of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), covering key aspects such as strategy analysis, scope definition, requirements gathering, and conceptual design. This dynamic, hands-on program equips participants with both technical and soft skills essential for effective business analysis. Over three days, attendees will develop a strong analytical mindset, learning not only how to do things right but also how to ensure they are doing the right things.

Training Objectives

• Workshop Features
• Led by experienced facilitators with real-world expertise.
• Engaging sessions combining presentations and interactive exercises.
• A risk-free learning environment for testing and refining approaches before tackling major projects.
• Aligned with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) BABOK® Guide.
• Key Learning Objectives
• Participants will gain the ability to:
• Apply business analysis concepts and techniques across tools and methodologies.
• Diagnose business process issues and propose practical solutions.
• Grasp the “big picture“ and understand the impact of business decisions.
• Enhance management decision-making with business analysis insights.
• Gather
• document and organize critical information effectively.
• Identify
• analyze and document business issues through stakeholder engagement.
• Develop essential communication skills including delivering stand-up presentations.

Course Outline

• Competencies Covered<
• Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring<
• Planning Business Analysis Approach, Stakeholder Engagement, Governance, and Information Management<
• Elicitation & Collaboration<
• Preparing for and conducting elicitation, confirming results, and managing stakeholder collaboration<
• Requirements Life Cycle Management<
• Tracing, maintaining, prioritizing, assessing, and approving requirements<
• Strategy Analysis<
• Analyzing the current state, defining the future state, and assessing risks<
• Requirements Analysis & Design Definition<
• Specifying, modeling, verifying, and validating requirements<
• Defining design options and recommending solutions<
• Solution Evaluation<
• Measuring performance, assessing limitations, and recommending improvements<
• Underlying Competencies<
• Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving, Business Knowledge, Communication, Interaction Skills, and Technology Tools<
• Course Outline Summary<
• Introduction<
• Understanding Business Analysis and its relevance today<
• Recognizing the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and various approaches<
• Strategy Analysis<
• Defining Strategy Analysis and identifying key information sources<
• Defining the Scope<
• Identifying current issues and future benefits<
• Recognizing affected functional areas and stakeholders<
• Outlining preliminary project scope and objectives<
• Procedure Analysis<
• Analyzing processes and creating models such as activity diagrams (swim lane diagrams)<
• Breaking down activities into process scripts<
• Stakeholder Interviews<
• Learning best practices for preparing, conducting, and capturing stakeholder input<
• Practicing interview techniques<
• Requirements, Assumptions, and Constraints<
• Establishing SMART requirements and identifying functional and non-functional needs<
• Recognizing project assumptions and constraints<
• Defining a Solution<
• Managing scope and change within solution design<
• Understanding system improvement vs. system redesign<
• Evaluating solution impact<
• Solution Implementation Planning<
• Identifying tasks, estimating time, and allocating resources for implementation<
• Management Presentation<
• Organizing and presenting deliverables in a professional decision package<
• Practicing executive-level communication skills<
• This workshop empowers professionals with the knowledge and practical experience needed to excel in business analysis and drive successful project outcomes.