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The BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Oral Preparation Course is a specialised program designed to assist candidates in preparing for the oral examination required to earn the prestigious BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * £99.00 * 10 lessons -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course curriculum * Welcome to your course! * Welcome to your course! * Introduction * Introduction * Module 1 * Lesson - The Business Context * Module 2 * Lesson - Business Analysis Techniques * Module 3 * Lesson - Business Case Development * Module 4 * Lesson - Requirements Definition

The PRINCE2® Practitioner course provides delegates with in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies. In this 2-day PRINCE2® Practitioner course enables learners to tailor the PRINCE2® methodology to any given project scenario. At the end of this PRINCE2® Practitioner course, delegates will be able to do delegating tolerances -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW The PRINCE2® Practitioner course provides delegates with in-depth knowledge of project management methodologies. In this 2-day PRINCE2® Practitioner course enables learners to tailor the PRINCE2® methodology to any given project scenario. They will learn about various essential topics such as communication management approach, tailoring the SU process, giving Ad Hoc direction, setting up the project controls, risk management procedure, PRINCE2® quality requirements, PRINCE2® approach to plan, tailoring SB, and many more. At the end of this PRINCE2® Practitioner course, delegates will be able to do delegating tolerances and report actual and forecast progress effectively. They will also be able to properly prepare the risk management, change control approach, quality management, and communication management approaches. The PRINCE2® Practitioner enables learners to apply their acquired knowledge and obtain highly reputed jobs with upgraded salaries. Concepts covered: • Balance of justification • Create the project plan • Quality audit trail • Quality review technique • Designing a plan • Gantt chart and tailoring • Change control approach Who should attend this PRINCE2® training course? This PRINCE2® Practitioner training course is for anybody interested in the field of project management. This PRINCE2® course is also intended for anyone looking to build their knowledge of how to tailor the PRINCE2® method to workplace scenarios. Other individuals that would benefit from undertaking PRINCE2® certifications include: • Project Managers • Aspiring Project Managers • Project Board Members • Project Support Staff • Office Support and Line Managers • Product Deliver Managers • Senior Responsible Owners • Change Analysts PRINCE2® Practitioner Prerequisites: It is required that delegates provide sufficient evidence of having satisfied the prerequisites before attending the PRINCE2® Practitioner training course. Delegates must hold the 2009 or 2017 version of the PRINCE2® Foundation certification or another valid qualification such as PMP, CAPM, or an IPMA Level A-D qualification. What’s Included in this PRINCE2® Practitioner Training Course? The following is included in this PRINCE2® Practitioner course: • PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination • Pre-course material • Post-course material • PDUs • Experienced PRINCE2® Instructor • Certificate • Refreshments Course Content: Module 1: Organisation Theme: • Four Levels of Management • PRINCE2® Organisation Requirements • Project Management Team • Project Management Team Roles • Project Board • Project Assurance • Change Authority • Project Support • Communication Management Approach Module 2: Starting Up a Project (SU): • Process Overview • Feasibility Study and Mandate • Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager • Capture Previous Lessons • Design and Appoint the Project Management Team • Prepare the Outline Business Case • Project Product Description • Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief • Plan the Initiation Stage • Tailoring the SU Process Module 3: Directing a Project (DP): • Authorise Initiation • Authorise the Project • Authorise a Stage or Exception Plan • Authorise Project Closure • Give Ad Hoc Direction • Tailoring the DP Process • Theme Overview • Balance of Justification • Continued Business Justification • PRINCE2® Requirements • Contents of a Business Case • Business Case Development • Benefits Management Approach • Key Responsibilities Module 4: Initiating a Project (IP): • Agree the Tailoring Requirements • Prepare the Risk Management Approach • Prepare the Change Control Approach • Prepare the Quality Management Approach • Prepare the Communication Management Approach • Set Up the Project Controls • Create the Project Plan • Prepare the Benefits Management Approach • Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation • Tailoring the IP process Module 5: Risk Theme: • Risk Definition • Effective Risk Management • PRINCE2® Risk Requirements • Risk Management Approach • Probability/Impact Grid • Risk Register • Risk Management Procedure • Identify Step • Risk Budget • Key Responsibilities Module 6: Quality Theme: • Quality Definitions • Quality Management • Quality Planning and Control • What is Quality Assurance? • PRINCE2® Quality Requirements • PRINCE2® Quality Documentation Requirements • Quality Management Approach • Quality Audit Trail • Project Product Description • Product Description • Quality Review Technique • Quality Review Roles/Responsibilities • Quality Review Meeting • Off-Specifications and Concessions • Review Follow-Up • Quality Review Benefits • Key Responsibilities • Communication Management Approach Module 7: Plans Theme: • Dealing with the Planning Horizon • PRINCE2® Planning Requirements • Documentation Requirements • Project and Stage Plans • Team Plans and Work Packages • Plans Relationship • What is in a Plan? • PRINCE2® Approach to Plans • Designing a Plan • Delivery Approaches • Defining and Analysing the Products • Product Breakdown Structures • Product Description • Product Flow Diagram • Identify the Activities and Dependencies • Preparing Estimates • Preparing a Schedule • Documenting the Plan • Analysing Risks to a Plan • Gantt Chart and Tailoring • Key Responsibilities Module 8: Progress Theme: • Progress Definition • PRINCE2® Requirements • Progress Control • Management by Exception • Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Actual and Forecast Progress • Types of Control • Management Products and Progress Control Module 9: Change Theme: • Issue Definition • PRINCE2® Approach to Change • PRINCE2® Change Documentation • Issue Register • Change Control Approach • Change Budget • Issue and Change Control Procedure • Issue Report • Exception Report Module 10: Controlling a Stage (CS): • Activity Breakdown • Authorise a Work Package • Work Package • Review Work Package Status • Receive Completed Work Packages • Review the Management Stage Status • Report Highlights • Highlight Report • Capture and Assess Issues and Risks • Escalate Issues and Risks • Take Corrective Action • Tailoring CS Module 11: Managing Product Delivery (MP): • Accept a Work Package • Execute a Work Package • Checkpoint Report • Deliver a Work Package • Tailoring MP Module 12: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB) : • Plan the Next Management Stage • What is in a Plan? • Update the Project Plan • Update the Business Case • Report the Management Stage End • End-Stage Report • Produce an Exception Plan • Tailoring SB Module 13: Closing a Project (CP): • Prepare Planned Closure • Hand Over Products • Evaluate the Project • End Project Report • Recommend Project Closure • Tailoring CP -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 2 Days WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner are process-based project management approaches that can be easily customised and scaled. PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE OVERVIEW PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner are process-based project management approaches that can be easily customised and scaled. PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course aim to provide delegates with a comprehensive knowledge of project management methodologies. At the end of this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course, delegates will be able to delegate tolerances and report actual and forecast progress effectively. They will also be able to quickly prepare the risk management, change control, quality management, and communication management approaches. Attaining this PRINCE2® certification enables candidates to demonstrate and enhance their project management proficiency – contributing to elevated business acumen and career prospects. Concepts covered: • Project management • Levels of management • Authorise initiation • Tailoring the IP process • Project and stage plans • Analysing risks to a plan • Escalate issues and risks PRINCE2® Foundation Training: This introductory PRINCE2® certification will help candidates understand the fundamentals of the PRINCE2® project management methodology and develop an appreciation of the constituents that contribute to a project’s success – underpinned by the PRINCE2® principles, processes, and themes. The foundation element of the combined course lasts for 3 days. During the course, candidates will gain a basic understanding of how to work in part of a PRINCE2® team. PRINCE2® Practitioner Training: The PRINCE2® Practitioner element of the combined course forms the final part of the training where the candidate learns to apply their acquired knowledge. Candidates will be educated on how to apply the methodology to a set of scenarios and how to efficaciously lead a project. What’s Included in this PRINCE2® Course? The following is included in this PRINCE2® Course: • The PRINCE2® Foundation Examination • The PRINCE2® Practitioner Examination • Pre-course material • PRINCE2® Workbook • PDUs • Experienced PRINCE2® Instructor • Certificate • Refreshments • PRINCE2 Homework – Set by your PRINCE2 Instructor at the end of each day. Prerequisites for PRINCE2® Course: In this PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner course, there are no formal prerequisites. This PRINCE2® Course is designed for anyone who wants to gain in-depth knowledge about project management methodologies. This Course is more beneficial for: • Project Managers • Aspiring Project Managers • Team Leaders • Directors • Senior Responsible Owners PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner 6th Edition Training Course Outline: Module 1: Introduction to Projects and the PRINCE2® Methodology: • PRINCE2® “Project” Definition • Project Characteristics • Project Management • What is PRINCE2®? • Four Integrated Elements • What PRINCE2® Does Not Provide • What Makes a Project a PRINCE2® Project? Module 2: Project Manager Activities: • Customer/Supplier Environment • Projects in Context • Commercial Environment • Applying PRINCE2® • Delivery Approaches • Measuring Success • Organisational Capability • Seven Processes Module 3: Seven Themes: • Business Case • Organisation • Quality • Plans • Risk • Change • Progress Module 4: Seven Principles: • Continued Business Justification • Learn from Experience • Defined Roles and Responsibilities • Manage by Stages • Manage by Exception • Focus on Products • Tailor to Suit the Project Module 5: Organisation Theme: • Four Levels of Management • PRINCE2® Organisation Requirements • Project Management Team • Project Management Team Roles • Project Board • Project Assurance • Change Authority • Project Support • Communication Management Approach Module 6: Starting Up a Project (SU): • Process Overview • Feasibility Study and Mandate • Appoint the Executive and the Project Manager • Capture Previous Lessons • Design and Appoint the Project Management Team • Prepare the Outline Business Case • Project Product Description • Select the Project Approach and Assemble the Project Brief • Plan the Initiation Stage • Tailoring the SU Process Module 7: Directing a Project (DP): • Authorise Initiation • Authorise the Project • Authorise a Stage or Exception Plan • Authorise Project Closure • Give Ad Hoc Direction • Tailoring the DP Process • Theme Overview • Balance of Justification • Continued Business Justification • PRINCE2® Requirements • Contents of a Business Case • Business Case Development • Benefits Management Approach • Key Responsibilities Module 8: Initiating a Project (IP): • Agree to the Tailoring Requirements • Prepare the Risk Management Approach • Prepare the Change Control Approach • Prepare the Quality Management Approach • Prepare the Communication Management Approach • Set up the Project Controls • Create the Project Plan • Prepare the Benefits Management Approach • Assemble the Project Initiation Documentation • Tailoring the IP Process Module 9: Risk Theme: • Risk Definition • Effective Risk Management • PRINCE2® Risk Requirements • Risk Management Approach • Probability/Impact Grid • Risk Register • Risk Management Procedure • Identify Step • Risk Budget • Key Responsibilities Module 10: Quality Theme: • Quality Definitions • Quality Management • Quality Planning and Control • What is Quality Assurance? • PRINCE2® Quality Requirements • PRINCE2® Quality Documentation Requirements • Quality Management Approach • Quality Audit Trail • Project Product Description • Product Description • Quality Review Technique • Quality Review Roles/Responsibilities • Quality Review Meeting • Off-Specifications and Concessions • Review Follow-Up • Quality Review Benefits • Key Responsibilities • Communication Management Approach Module 11: Plans Theme: • Dealing with the Planning Horizon • PRINCE2® Planning Requirements • Documentation Requirements • Project and Stage Plans • Team Plans and Work Packages • Plans Relationship • What is in a Plan? • PRINCE2® Approach to Plans • Designing a Plan • Delivery Approaches • Defining and Analysing the Products • Product Breakdown Structures • Product Description • Product Flow Diagram • Identify the Activities and Dependencies • Preparing Estimates • Preparing a Schedule • Documenting the Plan • Analysing Risks to a Plan • Gantt Chart and Tailoring • Key Responsibilities Module 12: Progress Theme: • Progress Definition • PRINCE2® Requirements • Progress Control • Management by Exception • Delegating Tolerances and Reporting Actual and Forecast Progress • Types of Control • Management Products and Progress Control Module 13: Change Theme: • Issue Definition • PRINCE2® Approach to Change • PRINCE2® Change Documentation • Issue Register • Change Control Approach • Change Budget • Issue and Change Control Procedure • Issue Report • Exception Report Module 14: Controlling a Stage (CS): • Activity Breakdown • Authorise a Work Package • Work Package • Review Work Package Status • Receive Completed Work Packages • Review the Management Stage Status • Report Highlights • Highlight Report • Capture and Assess Issues and Risks • Escalate Issues and Risks • Take Corrective Action • Tailoring CS Module 15: Managing Product Delivery (MP): • Accept a Work Package • Execute a Work Package • Checkpoint Report • Deliver a Work Package • Tailoring MP Module 16: Managing a Stage Boundary (SB): • Plan the Next Management Stage • What is in a Plan? • Update the Project Plan • Update the Business Case • Report the Management Stage End • End-Stage Report • Produce an Exception Plan • Tailoring SB Module 17: Closing a Project (CP): • Prepare Planned Closure • Hand Over Products • Evaluate the Project • End Project Report • Recommend Project Closure • Tailoring CP Module 18: Considerations for Organisational Adoption: • Creating a PRINCE2® Based Project Management Method • Creating Tailoring Rules and Guidelines • Rating the Complexity of Projects • Embedding PRINCE2® • Tailoring • What Should Be Tailored? • Tailoring Constraints and Influences • Creating an Organisation’s Method -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DURATION 6 days WHATS INCLUDED Course Material Case Study Experienced Lecturer Refreshments Certificate

DURATION 2 DAYS 12 CPD HOURS THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR INTERMEDIATE BUSINESS AND REQUIREMENTS ANALYSTS WHO ARE LOOKING TO IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION SKILLS. THIS COURSE IS ALSO A GREAT FIT FOR PROJECT MANAGERS AND PRODUCT OWNERS WHO WORK CLOSELY WITH BUSINESS ANALYSTS OR WHO PERFORM SOME FORM OF BUSINESS CASE WORK THEMSELVES. OVERVIEW UNDERSTAND THE ROLE OF THE BUSINESS ANALYST WITHIN THE BUSINESS CASE PROCESS UNDERSTAND THE MAIN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND STANDARDS THAT SUPPORT BUSINESS ANALYSTS IN THE INDUSTRY DISCUSS THE BENEFITS OF BUSINESS CASE CREATION EXPLORE HOW TO DEFINE THE BUSINESS NEED DESCRIBE THE ROLE OF THE BUSINESS ANALYST IN SUPPORTING THE ENTERPRISE TO DETERMINE HOW TO OPTIMALLY INVEST IN THE RIGHT PROJECT INITIATIVES EXPLAIN HOW TO IDENTIFY STAKEHOLDERS AND THE SIGNIFICANCE TO THE PRE-PROJECT ACTIVITIES DISCUSS THE IMPORTANCE OF ANALYZING THE ENTERPRISE DESCRIBE AND EXPLORE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED TO ASSESS THE CURRENT BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT EXPLAIN HOW A BUSINESS ANALYST DESCRIBES A ?FUTURE? STATE ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING HOW TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN ENTERPRISE CAPABILITIES PRESENT AND EXPLORE HOW TO DEFINE THE SCOPE OF A SOLUTION DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES PERFORMED AND TECHNIQUES USED TO DETERMINE VIABLE SOLUTION OPTIONS EXPLORE VARIOUS TECHNIQUES FOR EVALUATING SOLUTION OPTIONS INCLUDING FEASIBILITY AND RISK ANALYSIS THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT DISCUSS AND PRACTICE A NUMBER OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES THAT SUPPORT THE BUSINESS CASE PROCESS EXPLORE THE COMPONENTS OF A BUSINESS CASE DESCRIBE HOW THE BUSINESS CASE SUPPORTS DECISION MAKERS IN MAKING GO/NO-GO DECISIONS DEMONSTRATE HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE OUTPUT FROM PRE-PROJECT ACTIVITIES INTO A WELL-STRUCTURED BUSINESS CASE PRESENT TECHNIQUES FOR PRESENTING BUSINESS CASES TO TOP LEVEL MANAGERS AND OBTAINING BUY-IN DISCUSS METHODS FOR PREPARING FOR CHALLENGES DURING BUSINESS CASE DELIVERY DESCRIPTION STUDENTS LEARN THE STEPS TO EFFECTIVE BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT YOUR STRATEGIC BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS WITH SOUND BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL BACK-UP. THE ONE COURSE YOU NEED TO MAKE HIGH-IMPACT RECOMMENDATIONS AND RECEIVE FULL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR YOUR IDEAS. INTRODUCTION * Module Learning Objectives * What is Business Analysis * Polling Question * International Institute of Business Analysis * BABOK© Guide Components * Project Management Institute * Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide * BABOK© Guide Knowledge Areas * Benefits of Business Analysis * Polling Question * A Business Analyst can Influence Project Success Factors * Challenges of Business Analysis * Polling Question * Purpose of a Business Case * Exercise 1a: What Should a Business Case Include * Define the Business Case Elements * What to Look Out For * Who is Involved * Exercise 1b: Review Business Case Outline * Module Learning Objectives PRE-PROJECT ACTIVITIES & THE BUSINESS ANALYST * Module Learning Objectives * The Definition of a Business Analyst * The Role of a Business Analyst * Responsibilities of a BA * BA Role vs. PM Role * Business Analysis vs. Systems Analysis * Business Analysis Competencies * Polling Question * Business Analyst Role and Stakeholders * Exercise 2a: Review the Case Study * What is a Stakeholder? * The Importance of Stakeholders * Stakeholder Identification * Tips for Identifying Stakeholders * Other Stakeholder Tips * Stakeholder Identification/Analysis * Exercise 2b: Identify Roles and Responsibilities * Stakeholder Map * Stakeholder Matrix & Onion Diagrams * A Stakeholder Map * Onion Diagram * Exercise 2c: Why do we Need to Understand the Enterprise? * Why Study the Enterprise? * What is Enterprise Architecture? * What is Strategy Analysis? * About Strategy Analysis * Purpose of Strategy Analysis * When to Perform Strategy Analysis * Strategic Planning * Module Summary THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS * Module Learning Objectives * Business Need Defined * Define Business Need * The Needs Assessment Process * Problem or Opportunity * Exercise 3a: Problem/Opportunity Identification * Understanding Why * Situation Statements * Business Need and Current State * Determine the Stakeholders * Polling Question * Goals and Objectives * Polling Question * Exercise 3b: Give 3 Examples of Business Goals * Define Business Need Techniques * Exercise 3c: Identify the Business Need * Definition of Strategy Analysis * When Business Strategy is not Driving Project Definition * Typical Project Profile * The Executive Paradox * Solution to the Paradox * Exercise 3d: Describe 3 Outcomes You Would Expect from the Case Study * The Four ?Ares? * Understand How to Create a Business Model * Business Model Example * Exercise 3e: Create a Business Model * The Business Case Approach * Financial and Strategic Measurement Tools * Module Summary DETERMINING THE REQUIRED CAPABILITIES & DEFINING SOLUTION SCOPE * Module Learning Objectives * Business Need and Current State * Purpose of Analyzing the Current State * Analyzing Current Capabilities and Process * Capabilities Defined * Techniques for Analyzing the Current State * Define the Future State * Techniques for Defining the Future State * Assess Capability Gaps * Stakeholders Involved when Reviewing Capability Gaps * Discussion: Assessing New Capabilities * Defining Solution Scope * Determining Scope Boundary * How to Define Solution Scope * Defining Solution Scope * Project Scope and Product Scope * Scope Modeling * Techniques Used to Define Scope * Define Scope Boundaries * Modeling Scope: Context Diagram * Exercise 4a: Create a Context Diagram from the Case Study * Communicating Solution Scope to Stakeholders * Stakeholders Participating in Scope Activities * Exercise 4b: Discuss Managing Expectations * Module Summary ASSESSING FEASIBILITY & PROPOSING SOLUTION OPTIONS * Module Learning Objectives * Financial Analysis * Purpose of Financial Analysis * Costs versus Benefits * Financial Models * Timing for Assessing Financial Benefits * Risk * Assessing Risks * Risk Process * Exercise 5a: Identifying Risks * Risk Analysis * Capturing and Categorizing Risks * Risk Strategies * Tolerance for Risk * Determining Solution Options * Solution Option Process * Determining and Analyzing Solution Options * Brainstorming * Conducting an Outcomes Focused Brainstorming Session * Stakeholders Involved in Determining Solution Options * Exercise 5b: Determining Solution Options * Feasibility Analysis * Discussion: Ranking Solution Options * Discussion: Recommending the Most Viable Option * Exercise 5c: Assess the Most Viable Options * Solution Approach Definition * Exercise 5d: Review the Business Case Templates * Module Summary PACKAGING & PRESENTING THE BUSINESS CASE * Module Learning Objectives * Circumventing a Business Case * Documenting the Business Case * Value of the Business Case Process * Business Case Components * Business Case Techniques * Build a Convincing Business Case * Discussion: Identifying Decision Criteria * Exercise 6a: Supporting a Go/No Go Decision * Packaging the Business Case * Planning Business Case Delivery * Discussion: Planning Stakeholder Buy-in * Information and Communication Needs in the Business Case Process * Presenting your Business Case * Exercise 6b: Anticipating and Responding to Challenges * Module Summary COURSE WRAP UP * Course Summary * Questions * Additional Resources * Thank You * ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans BA03 - Writing Effective Business Cases training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA03 - Writing Effective Business Cases course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

DURATION 3 DAYS 18 CPD HOURS THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR THE FOUNDATION COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT TO GAIN AN OVERVIEW OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS (BUSINESS ANALYSTS, REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERS, PRODUCT MANAGER, PRODUCT OWNER, CHIEF PRODUCT OWNER, SERVICE MANAGER, SERVICE OWNER, PROJECT MANAGER, CONSULTANTS) OVERVIEW STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES. KEY AREAS ARE: THE ROLE AND COMPETENCIES OF A BUSINESS ANALYST STRATEGY ANALYSIS BUSINESS SYSTEM AND BUSINESS PROCESS MODELLING STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS INVESTIGATION AND MODELLING TECHNIQUES REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION THE BUSINESS ANALYST ROLE ANALYZES, UNDERSTANDS AND MANAGES THE REQUIREMENTS IN A CUSTOMER-SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP AND ENSURES THAT THE RIGHT PRODUCTS ARE DELIVERED. THE FOUNDATION SEMINAR GIVES A GOOD INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECTRUM OF THIS RESPONSIBILITY. COURSE INTRODUCTION * Let?s Get to Know Each Other * Course Overview * Course Learning Objectives * Course Structure * Course Agenda * Introduction to Business Analysis * Structure and Benefits of Business Analysis Foundation * Exam Details * Business Analysis Certification Scheme WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS? * Intent and Context * Origins of business analysis * The development of business analysis * The scope of business analysis work * Taking a holistic approach * The role and responsibilities of the business analyst THE COMPETENCIES OF A BUSINESS ANALYST * Personal qualities * Business knowledge * Professional techniques * The development of competencies STRATEGY ANALYSIS * The context for strategy * The defiition of strategy * Strategy development * External environmental analysis * Internal invironmental analysis * SWOT analysis * Executing strategy BUSINESS ANALYSIS PROCESS MODEL * An approach to problem solving * Stages of the business analysis process model * Objectives of the process model stages * Procedures for each process model stage * Techniques used within each process model stage INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES * Interviews * Observation * Workshops * Scenarios * Prototyping * Quantitative approaches * Documenting the current situation STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS AND MANAGEMENT * Stakeholder categories and identification * Analysing stakeholders * Stakeholder management strategies * Managing stakeholders * Understanding stakeholder perspectives * Business activity models MODELLING BUSINESS PROCESSES * Organizational context * An altrnative view of an organization * The organizational view of business processes * Value propositions * Process models * Analysing the as-is process model * Improving business processes (to-be business process) DEFINING THE SOLUTION * Gab analysis * Introduction to Business Architecture * Definition to Business Architecture * Business Architecture techniques BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CASE * The business case in the project lifecycle * Identifying options * Assessing project feasibility * Structure of a business case * Investment appraisal ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS * A framework for requirements engineering * Actors in requirements engineering * Requirements elicitation * Requirements analysis * Requirements validation DOCUMENTING AND MANAGING THE REQUIREMENTS * The requirements document * The requirements catalogue * Managing requirements MODELLING THE REQUIREMENTS * Modelling system functions * Modelling system data DELIVERING THE REQUIREMENTS * Delivering the solution * Context * Lifecycles DELIVERING THE BUSINESS SOLUTION * BA role in the business change lifecycle * Design stage * Implementation stage * Realization stage

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