Business Analysis – Class Outline
Unit 1: Introduction
- Topic A: Course Objectives
- Topic B: Certification Options
- Topic C: Introduction to Key Concepts
Unit 2: Underlying Competencies
- Topic A: Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Topic B: Behavioral Characteristics
- Topic C: Business Knowledge
- Topic D: Communication Skills
- Topic E: Interaction Skills
- Topic F: Tools and Technology
Unit 3: Elicitation
- Topic A: Prepare for Elicitation
- Topic B: Conduct Elicitation
- Topic C: Confirm Elicitation Results
- Topic D: Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Topic E: Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
Unit 4: Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Topic A: Trace Requirements
- Topic B: Maintain Requirements
- Topic C: Prioritize Requirements
- Topic D: Assess Requirements Changes
- Topic E: Approve Requirements
Unit 5: Perspectives
- Topic A: The Agile Perspective
- Topic B: The Business Intelligence Perspective
- Topic C: The Information Technology Perspective
- Topic D: The Business Architecture Perspective
- Topic E: The Business Process Management Perspective
Unit 6: Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
- Topic A: Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Topic B: Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- Topic C: Plan Business Analysis Governance
- Topic D: Plan Business Analysis Information Management
- Topic E: Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
Unit 7: Strategy Analysis
- Topic A: Analyze Current State
- Topic B: Define Future State
- Topic C: Assess Risks
- Topic D: Define Change Strategy
Unit 8: Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Topic A: Specify and Model Requirements
- Topic B: Verify Requirements
- Topic C: Validate Requirements
- Topic D: Define Requirements Architecture
- Topic E: Define Design Options
- Topic F: Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution
Unit 9: Solution Evaluation
- Topic A: Measure Solution Performance
- Topic B: Analyze Performance Measures
- Topic C: Assess Solution Limitations
- Topic D: Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Topic E: Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value