Remotely assisted instructional learning (
RAIL)
Instructor-led training (
ILT)
Onsite dedicated training (
OST)
Price
USD $1,320
CAD $1,580
Course overview
As a business analyst, you are the liaison between the business stakeholders and the technical solution providers. Gain skills to fully communicate requirements to the technical team before solutions are designed and implemented. Develop leadership and facilitation skills needed to glean the right information to understand the business environment and the user needs. Create key deliverable documents that are actionable by the development team. Define the key changes needed for an organization to develop lean processes. Learn how to position an organization for success in outsourcing projects.
Prerequisites
Project team experience is extremely desirable
Audience
This course is intended for business analysts and related professionals such as Project Managers, QA Managers, Project Customers, Technical Leads, Systems Engineers or anyone with a substantive role in the success of projects
By successfully completing this course, the participant earns 21 educational contact hours or PDUs which may be applied to meet PMI’s requirements for initial or continuing certification requirements
Course objectives
Learn how to:
Write accurate requirements for your projects
Prepare a requirements management work plan
Create a problem solving framework for process improvement
Enhance your ability to communicate the scope of the proposed solution through a context design diagram
Determine the best modeling approach for various project types
Implement a project test plan approach
Work effectively with distance team members
Create a productive outsourcing environment
Apply lean techniques for project processes
Benefits to you
Gain exposure to essential business analysis concepts and techniques
Learn terminology and role content consistent with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
Articulate and execute the job responsibilities of a Business Analyst
Successfully perform the Business Analyst (BA) role on a small to medium size application development project
Why education services from HP?
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Project management training from industry recognized experts who bring you PMO Services, Technical IT Training and ITSM/ITIL Training. Worldwide leader in numbers of qualified PMPs
Global Training Locations
State-of-the-art classroom and distance learning facilities at over 80 training locations from Seattle to Singapore that are consistent world-wide. Or setup and deliver training at your location. Localization for all major languages
Modular Offerings / Blended Learning
Need work-sensitive preparation for the PMP exam, or just review a specific topic? End-to-end delivery choices -- traditional ILT, webinars, self paced WBT, Books or a solution customized to meet specific needs – all available globally
Engaging, Effective Courseware
World-class reference materials -- real case studies, example projects, individual and group exercises, fun and engaging simulations
Expertise
Highest quality, most experienced instructors who have real world hands-on project experience. Feel safe with HP’s award-winning world class service
Next steps
Advanced Business Analysis topics such as Project Management Skills for Business Analysts (HE552S) or Business Analyst Leadership (HE553S)
Course outline
Course Agenda - Traditional Classroom Offering
Day 1 AM
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Business Analysis Overview
Module 3: The Business Solution Life Cycle
Day 1 PM
Module 4: Pre-Project Activities
Module 5: Requirements Management
Day 2 AM
Review of previous day
Module 5: Requirements Management,
continued
Module 6: Requirements Elicitation
Day 2 PM
Module 7: Requirements Analysis
Module 8: Requirements Specification
Day 3 AM
Review of previous day
Module 8 Requirements Specification, continued
Module 9: Requirements Verification and Validation
Day 3 PM
Module 10: Course Summary
End-of-Course Test (where applicable) Course Agenda - Virtual Classroom Offering
Day 1 AM
Module 1: Introduction
Module 2: Business Analysis Overview
Day 1 PM
Module 3: The Business Solution Life Cycle
Day 2 AM
Module 4: Pre-Project Activities
Day 2 PM
Module 5: Requirements Management
Day 3 AM
Module 6: Requirements Elicitation Module
Day 3 PM
7: Requirements Analysis
Day 4 AM
Module 8: Requirements Specification
Day 4 PM
Module 9: Requirements Verification and Validation