Mastering Business Analysis

Drive Project Success Through Insights

What you'll learn

Exhibit a strong understanding of a business analyst's core roles and responsibilities

Demonstrate competencies in stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and requirements management.

Explain eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and managing project requirements to ensure solution alignment with project goals and stakeholder needs.

Describe how a project manager enhances effectiveness by leveraging business analysis skills to navigate project complexities and drive successful outcomes.

Requirements

Basic understanding and experience in project management practices and principles.

Description

Mastering Business Analysis: Enhance Your PM Skills Step up your project management game with our "Mastering Business Analysis" course, specifically tailored for anyone with basic project management experience. This comprehensive course is designed to deepen your understanding of business analysis and its critical role in project success."Mastering Business Analysis" offers a unique opportunity to explore essential BA concepts through engaging, interview-style lessons. Led by Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, in conversation with Laura Brandenburg, CBAP, each lesson is designed to offer practical, experience-based insights into the world of business analysis.In nearly 5 hours, explore topics such as Stakeholder Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, and Strategy Analysis, enhancing your capability to lead and manage projects with a nuanced understanding of business analysis.At the completion of the course, not only will you have gained invaluable business analysis knowledge, but you'll also earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) towards your PMI credential certification or renewal.Expert Interviews and Insights'Mastering Business Analysis' distinguishes itself with an engaging interview format, featuring deep conversations between Cornelius Fichtner, PMP, and Laura Brandenburg, CBAP. These sessions shine a light into the heart of business analysis, offering expert perspectives and real-world insights. This format provides an immersive learning experience, presenting complex concepts through practical applications and industry expert experiences.Learning OutcomesWhat you can expect to gain (amongst others):Gain a comprehensive understanding of a business analyst's roles and responsibilities.Learn effective stakeholder engagement and requirements management strategies.Enhance your problem-solving skills with advanced requirements analysis techniques.

Overview

Section 1: Foundations of Business Analysis

Lecture 1 Introduction to Business Analysis

Section 2: Planning and Stakeholder Engagement

Lecture 2 Stakeholder Analysis

Lecture 3 Business Analysis Planning

Section 3: Mastering Requirements: From Elicitation to Communication

Lecture 4 Requirements Elicitation

Lecture 5 Requirements Analysis

Lecture 6 Requirements Documentation

Lecture 7 Requirements Management and Communication

Section 4: Strategy, Solution Evaluation, and Roadmapping

Lecture 8 Solution Evaluation and Acceptance

Lecture 9 Strategy Analysis and Product Roadmaps

Section 5: Life Cycle Models and Essential BA Competencies

Lecture 10 Life Cycle Models and BA Competencies

Mastering Business Analysis is ideal for anyone seeking to build a strong foundation in BA principles. Whether you're new to the field, transitioning from another career, or a professional looking to solidify your BA skills, this course is designed for you.,PMI certified project managers who want to earn earn 5.75 PDUs (4.75 Ways of working, 0.5 Power Skills, 0.5 Business Acumen) for their recertification.