Business Analysis - A Comprehensive Guide

Build a flourishing career as a Business Analyst! Learn the key tools and concepts needed to succeed!

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