Business Analysis - A Comprehensive Guide

What you'll learn
What is a Business Analyst, and what are their responsibilities? Is it right for you?
Learn about Software Development lifecycles. Agile, Waterfall, and many more
What to do when initiating a project. Identifying stakeholders, and understanding business objectives
How to write and action on business requirements, and follow universal best practices while following business rules
Elicitation techniques, and how to gather hidden information that will drive design, decisions, and solutions. Surveys, Interviews, brainstorming and mor
Learn Visual Modeling concepts and types. Technical models, Business models, Process flows, and more
How to gain approvals from key decision makers, and drive projects to completion
Gain the confidence to lead different types of sessions, knowing that you have the appropriate tools and knowledge to turn problems, into solutions
Requirements
No prior experience is needed. This will be a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of Business Analysis
Description
Discover the Essentials of Business Analysis with this Comprehensive CourseBegin a successful career in Business Analysis with this ultimate foundational course. This course is your gateway to mastering the core concepts essential for a thriving career in this dynamic field. I started my journey as a Business Analyst years ago, and it was my first exposure to the corporate world. To sharpen my skills on the job, I enrolled and graduated from the University of Torontos' Business Analysis program. Years later and tons of experience gained across several different industries, I've decided to share the knowledge and insights I had learned along the way. By making an accessible and easy-to-follow course, I hope to guide you through the initial steps of a rewarding Business Analysis career. This course is ideal for aspiring or newly-minted Business Analysts, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field.If you are on the fence about it, it might be important for you to know why a career start or career shift in Business Analysis may be beneficial to you.Why Choose a Career in Business Analysis?Industry Agnostic: Regardless of industry, projects must be completed from start to finish. A need for business analysts is crucial in any initiative, in any field.Earnings: From day 1, the earnings are good, and they can get great. Over time BA's do tend to springboard to other positions for greater salaries. With deep exposure to projects and their phases, you naturally become an expert within the organization. You become indispensable, and an ideal candidate for internal promotions, and larger scope of work. Dynamic Work Environment: The role promises diverse projects and challenges, keeping your workday interesting. You will exercise your mind. Different challenges will bring with them different solutions. It is a quick way to gain lots of exposure to common pain points, and initiatives that organizations share. You will always explore something new around the corner that must be solved.Growing Market: The demand for Business Analysts is expected to surge, offering numerous career opportunities.Leverage Existing Knowledge: Your current industry experience can be a valuable asset in Business AnalysisVersatile Skills: Skills acquired in this role are transferable to various other professions. What will you find in this course? What is a Business Analyst, and what are their responsibilities? Is the work right for you? Learn about Software Development lifecycles. Agile, Waterfall, RAD, Spiral, Incremental, Prototyping What to do when initiating a project. Identifying and managing stakeholders, and understanding business objectives How to write then action on business requirements, and follow universal best practices Business rules and Restrictions Elicitation techniques, and how to gather hidden information that will drive design, decisions, and solutions. Surveys, Interviews, Brainstorming, Documentation reviews, Interface Analysis, and Workshops Learn Visual Modeling concepts and types. Technical models, Business models, Process flows, and more Learn how to prioritize business initiatives How to use universal categorization methods and apply appropriate attributes that are used in most organizations. How to gain approvals from key decision makers, and drive projects to completion Understand different development environments Gain the confidence to lead different types of sessions, knowing that you have the appropriate tools and knowledge to turn problems, into solutions
Overview
Section 1: Course Intro
Lecture 1 Course Overview
Lecture 2 Reasons to become a Business Analyst
Lecture 3 Instructor Background
Section 2: Basic Concepts
Lecture 4 What is Business Analysis?
Lecture 5 Further Responsibilities
Lecture 6 Business Analyst types and their Roles
Lecture 7 Top skills that define a successful Business Analyst
Section 3: Software Development Lifecycles (SDLC)
Lecture 8 Glossary & Terminology
Lecture 9 Intro to SDLC
Lecture 10 Waterfall
Lecture 11 Incremental
Lecture 12 Spiral
Lecture 13 Agile
Lecture 14 Rapid Application Development/Deployment (RAD)
Lecture 15 Prototyping
Section 4: Project Initiation 2
Lecture 16 Initiation of a Project
Lecture 17 Business Case
Lecture 18 Stakeholders & Key Players
Lecture 19 RACI Matrix & Stakeholder Ownership
Section 5: Requirements Overview
Lecture 20 Introduction to Requirements
Lecture 21 Phases of Requirements
Lecture 22 Having a S.M.A.R.T approach
Lecture 23 Business Rules and limitations
Section 6: Elicitation
Lecture 24 Intro to Elicitation
Lecture 25 Documentation Review
Lecture 26 Surveys
Lecture 27 Interviews
Lecture 28 Brainstorm Sessions
Lecture 29 Workshop Sessions
Lecture 30 Interface Analysis
Section 7: Analyzing Business Requirements
Lecture 31 Intro to Analysis of Requirements
Lecture 32 Visual Models
Lecture 33 Case Study
Lecture 34 Business Models
Lecture 35 Technical Models
Lecture 36 BPMN & UML
Lecture 37 Technical Engagement
Section 8: Requirement Specs
Lecture 38 Requirement Specification Overview
Lecture 39 Categorization
Lecture 40 Refinement
Lecture 41 Attributes
Lecture 42 Prioritizing
Lecture 43 Business Requirement Documents (BRD)
Section 9: Approvals
Lecture 44 Overview of Approvals
Lecture 45 Business Approval
Lecture 46 Technical Team Approval
Lecture 47 Sponsor Approval
Section 10: Post-Mortems and Project Completion
Lecture 48 Project Review
Lecture 49 Completion Verification
Section 11: Additional Content
Lecture 50 Environment Types
New and intermediate Business Analysts trying to enhance their knowledge base, and sharpen their skills,University and College students with an interest in Business Analysis, or those seeking to start their future career,Those seeking career changes who wish to see if Business Analysis is right for them with minimal financial commitment,Prepping for appropriate Business Analysis Certifications and exams


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