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IT Business Analysis

Our Business Analysis Course is tailored for individuals aiming to transition into business analysis or seeking to gain practical, workplace-ready skills. This comprehensive course covers the entire spectrum of business analysis—from identifying business needs and formulating requirements to analyzing processes and enabling effective solutions. By mastering tools and techniques such as process modeling, requirements gathering, data analysis, and stakeholder management, learners will develop the ability to drive successful business outcomes in diverse industries.

Through hands-on learning, students will gain proficiency in using industry-standard tools like Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Visio, Jira, and Agile frameworks, ensuring that they are not only knowledgeable but also able to apply their skills in real-world projects. The course prepares participants to pursue certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) and Agile Business Analyst credentials, setting them up for a strong start in a high-demand field.

 

Prerequisite

Our Agile Business Analysis course is open to everyone irrespective of your experience or background.  

Add-on

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from our institution, which demonstrates their proficiency in project management fundamentals and tools.

We offer a separate opportunity for those interested in obtaining globally recognised certification to prepare (in a tutor guided) alongside with others to prepare for certifications like Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) and Agile Business Analyst certifications, enhancing their career prospects.

100% online, instructor-led with live sessions and self-paced modules. This course is structured and delivered with your convenience in mind:

  • Delivery via designated collaborative learning channel (Google Meet, Zoom, Teams etc)
  • Two classes per week over the weekend with each class lasting 2-3 hours
  • Classes are recorded for playback at your own pace and time
  • Real-world case studies and portfolio-building projects to showcase your skills.
  • Peer discussions course discussion forum for idea exchange through the Edgestride portal. Tutors offers expert feedback when require if the forum

Week 1: Introduction to Business Analysis

Day 1: Fundamentals of Business Analysis

Introduction to business analysis and the role of a business analyst

Overview of the business analysis lifecycle

Understanding business objectives, strategy, and needs

Day 2: Key Competencies of a Business Analyst

  • Problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
  • Overview of business analysis tools and methodologies

Week 2: Stakeholder Identification and Management

Day 1: Identifying and Engaging Stakeholders

  • Who are the stakeholders?
  • Techniques for stakeholder identification and categorization (RACI matrix)

Day 2: Managing Stakeholder Expectations

  • Communication planning and stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Building trust and managing conflicting interests

Week 3: Requirements Gathering and Documentation

Day 1: Eliciting Business Requirements

  • Techniques for gathering requirements: interviews, workshops, surveys
  • Understanding functional vs. non-functional requirements

Day 2: Writing Clear and Effective Requirements

  • Developing requirement documentation: BRD, SRS, user stories
  • Best practices for defining and documenting requirements

Week 4: Process Modeling & Business Process Improvement

Day 1: Business Process Mapping

  • Introduction to process modeling techniques: flowcharts, SIPOC, BPMN
  • Hands-on: Creating process models using Microsoft Visio or Lucidchart

Day 2: Analyzing and Improving Business Processes

  • Techniques for identifying process inefficiencies
  • Applying Lean and Six Sigma concepts for process improvement

Week 5: Data Analysis for Business Analysts

Day 1: Data-Driven Decision Making

  • The role of data in business analysis
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics
  • Introduction to Power BI for data visualization

Day 2: Data Analysis Techniques

  • Data collection, validation, and analysis techniques
  • Hands-on: Analyzing business data using Microsoft Excel and Power BI

Week 6: Solution Evaluation and Vendor Management

Day 1: Evaluating Business Solutions

  • Assessing different business solutions based on requirements
  • Developing solution evaluation criteria

Day 2: Vendor and Solution Selection

  • Managing vendor relationships and evaluating third-party solutions
  • Case study: Evaluating a software solution for an organization

Week 7: Requirements Validation and Traceability

Day 1: Validating and Verifying Requirements

  • Techniques for validating business requirements
  • Ensuring alignment between business objectives and solutions

Day 2: Managing Requirements Traceability

  • Creating a requirements traceability matrix (RTM)
  • Hands-on: Developing an RTM using Excel or Jira

Week 8: Agile Business Analysis

Day 1: Agile Methodologies for Business Analysts

  • Introduction to Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Roles of a business analyst in Agile projects

Day 2: Writing and Managing User Stories

  • Crafting user stories and acceptance criteria
  • Hands-on: Managing an Agile backlog using Jira or Trello

Week 9: Use Case Development & Functional Specifications

Day 1: Creating Use Cases

  • Understanding and developing use cases
  • Use case diagrams and descriptions

Day 2: Functional and Non-Functional Specifications

  • Writing detailed functional requirements
  • Practical exercise: Developing a use case and functional specification for a project

Week 10: Business Analyst Tools and Techniques

Day 1: Overview of Key Business Analysis Tools

  • Microsoft Visio, Excel, Power BI, Jira, Confluence
  • Comparison of tools based on project needs

Day 2: Hands-on Practice with Business Analyst Tools

  • Applying tools to real-world scenarios
  • Case study: Solving a business challenge using analysis tools

Week 11: Change Management & Solution Implementation

Day 1: Managing Change in Projects

  • Introduction to change management principles
  • How business analysts support change initiatives

Day 2: Implementing Business Solutions

  • Preparing the organization for solution implementation
  • Developing training plans and post-implementation support strategies

Week 12: Capstone Project & Career Preparation

Day 1: Capstone Project Presentation

  • Students work on real-world business analysis projects, applying techniques learned throughout the course
  • Presentation of the project to simulate real stakeholder engagement

Day 2: Career Preparation & Mock Interviews

  • Resume building and LinkedIn optimization for business analysts
  • Mock interviews and business analysis interview questions
  • Final feedback on capstone projects

By the end of the course, learners will:

  • Understand the fundamentals of business analysis and the role of a business analyst in an organization.
  • Elicit, document, and manage business requirements using industry-standard techniques and methodologies.
  • Use tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Visio, Jira, and Agile frameworks to drive effective business analysis.
  • Create process models, use cases, and requirement documentation to support business objectives.
  • Analyze business data and translate insights into actionable solutions for improved business outcomes.
  • Engage and manage stakeholders effectively, ensuring alignment between business needs and project outcomes.
  • Apply Agile and traditional project methodologies to deliver timely and successful projects.

At EdgeStride, we are about your success. Thus, your convenience is at the center of our services. We provide one of the most flexible payment options for you to choose from. You can take advantage of flexible payment from PayPal:

  • PayPal Credit
  • Buy Now Pay Later (3 time installment payments)

we also provide anyone unable to take advantage of the flexible payment options from PayPal with our own options of:

  • Full Payment
  • Half Payment (i.e. 50% at registration and 50% by the end of the 4th week). Please note this option is only available for packages worth more than £350 from any of our Services.
  • 3-time Part Payment - pay in the ratio 50:25:25 (i.e. you will be able to split the payment into 3 parts and pay 50% at registration, 25% by the end of the 4th week and 25% by the end of the 6th week). Please note this option is only available for packages worth more than £400 from any of our Services.