Project Management For Business Analysts

Business Analysis Part 6: Master Project Management for Business Analysts from Planning to Execution

What you'll learn

Understand the relationship between project management and business analysis.

Navigate project life cycles and key project management concepts.

Define project scope, objectives, and develop comprehensive project plans.

Identify and mitigate risks effectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with project managers and teams to ensure successful execution.

Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver clear, concise project status updates.

Evaluate completed projects and apply lessons learned to future initiatives.

Requirements

No prior experience in project management is required for this course. A foundational understanding of business analysis concepts is helpful but not essential. This course is designed to provide a practical, accessible introduction for all levels.

Description

Project Management for Business Analysts is the sixth and final course in Hains Academy’s Business Analysis series. This course bridges the gap between business analysis and project management, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to ensure project success.The course begins with an exploration of the fundamentals of project management, including project life cycles, scope, and essential concepts. Learn how to define clear objectives and develop actionable project plans that align with stakeholder needs.Dive into the role of business analysts during project execution, including managing changes in scope, collaborating with project teams, and monitoring progress. Discover the tools and techniques that streamline project management, from Agile and Waterfall methodologies to time management and quality assurance practices.Finally, focus on stakeholder communication and engagement, ensuring that expectations are managed, conflicts are resolved, and post-project evaluations are conducted to capture lessons learned and maintain continuous improvement.What is primarily taught in this course?Introduction to project management: Exploring roles, life cycles, and terminology.Project planning: Defining scope, developing plans, managing risks, and allocating resources.Execution support: Managing requirements, monitoring progress, and controlling scope changes.Tools and techniques: Agile/Waterfall methodologies, risk management, and quality control.Stakeholder management: Reporting, resolving conflicts, and conducting evaluations.By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to contribute confidently to project environments, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering successful outcomes.

Overview

Section 1: Course introduction

Lecture 1 Course introduction

Section 2: Section 1 - Introduction to project management for business analysts

Lecture 2 Section 1 - Introduction to project management for business analysts

Lecture 3 Lesson 1.1 - Differences between project management and business analysis

Lecture 4 Lesson 1.2 - Understanding project life cycles

Lecture 5 Lesson 1.3 - Key project management concepts and terminology

Lecture 6 Section 1 conclusion

Section 3: Section 2 - Project planning and initiation

Lecture 7 Section 2 introduction - Project planning and initiation

Lecture 8 Lesson 2.1 - Defining project scope and objectives

Lecture 9 Lesson 2.2 - Developing project plans and schedules

Lecture 10 Lesson 2.3 - Identifying and managing project risks

Lecture 11 Lesson 2.4 - Resource allocation and budgeting

Lecture 12 Section 2 conclusion

Section 4: Section 3 - Business analysis in project execution

Lecture 13 Section 3 introduction - Business analysis in project execution

Lecture 14 Lesson 3.1 - Requirement gathering during project execution

Lecture 15 Lesson 3.2 - Managing changes in project scope

Lecture 16 Lesson 3.3 - Collaborating with project managers and teams

Lecture 17 Lesson 3.4 - Monitoring and controlling project progress

Lecture 18 Section 3 conclusion

Section 5: Section 4 - Tools and techniques for project management

Lecture 19 Section 4 introduction - Tools and techniques for project management

Lecture 20 Lesson 4.1 - Project management software tools

Lecture 21 Lesson 4.2 - Agile and waterfall methodologies

Lecture 22 Lesson 4.3 - Risk management techniques

Lecture 23 Lesson 4.4 - Time management tools and techniques

Lecture 24 Lesson 4.5 - Quality assurance and control

Lecture 25 Section 4 conclusion

Section 6: Section 5 - Communication and stakeholder management in projects

Lecture 26 Section 5 introduction - Communication and stakeholder management in projects

Lecture 27 Lesson 5.1 - Managing stakeholder expectations

Lecture 28 Lesson 5.2 - Reporting project status to stakeholders

Lecture 29 Lesson 5.3 - Conflict resolution in project teams

Lecture 30 Lesson 5.4 - Post-project evaluation and reporting

Lecture 31 Section 5 conclusion

Section 7: Course conclusion

Lecture 32 Course conclusion

Business analysts looking to deepen their project management expertise.,Project managers seeking a better understanding of business analysis.,Professionals transitioning into roles that require close collaboration between analysis and management.,Team leads responsible for coordinating project deliverables with business objectives.,Anyone involved in ensuring successful project outcomes in dynamic environments.