This Business Analysis course equips you with essential skills to analyze business needs, define requirements, and support successful project outcomes. Designed for beginners and professionals alike, this course covers the fundamentals of business analysis, including planning, elicitation, requirements management, and solution evaluation. Through hands-on projects and real-world case studies, you’ll gain practical experience to effectively bridge the gap between business objectives and IT solutions. Gaining this business analysis skill will unlock numerous opportunities for you.

• A keen interest in acquiring knowledge of business analysis concepts, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with organizational frameworks, problem-solving methodologies, or project management principles is beneficial but not mandatory, as foundational topics will be covered.

• Techniques to effectively gather and manage stakeholder requirements.
• Methods to evaluate business solutions and align them with organizational goals.
• A deep dive into process modeling, risk analysis, and use case development.
• Learn how business analysis integrates into agile methodologies for dynamic projects.
• Introduction to collaboration tools and data analysis platforms like Excel and Power BI.
• Apply learned skills to real-world case studies and scenarios.

Week 1: Introduction to Business Analysis

• Introduction to Business Analysis and Key Concepts
• Overview of Project Initiation and Planning
• Agile Essentials: Scrum, RAD, and Prototyping
• Establishing Learning Outcomes

Week 2: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Overview

• Overview of SDLC Models: Waterfall, Incremental, and Spiral
• Agile Methodologies: Scrum and RAD
• Prototyping in SDLC
• Practical Applications of SDLC in Business Analysis

Week 3: Role of a Business Analyst

• Understanding Business Objectives and Goals
• Stakeholder Identification and Analysis
• Assigning Responsibilities Using the RACI Matrix
• Effective Communication with Stakeholders

Week 4: Requirements Fundamentals

• Elicitation T echniques for Gathering Requirements
• Analysis and Structuring of Requirements
• Approval Processes for Requirements
• Creating Business Cases Aligned with Strategic Goals

Week 5: Business Analysis Toolkit

• Agile Online Project Collaboration Tools and Techniques
• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Strategies
• Creating and Managing Stakeholder Registers and Templates
• Practical Application of Business Analysis Tools

Week 6: Planning and Conducting Kickoff Meetings

• Setting Up Performance Measures for Analysis
• Conducting Effective Kickoff Meetings
• Utilizing Kickoff Meeting Templates
• Hands-on Session: Planning and Executing Kickoff Meetings

Week 7: Introduction to Data Analysis Tools

• Data Analysis Using Excel
• Visualizing Data with Power BI
• Practical Applications in Business Analysis

Week 8: Case Studies and Exam Preparation

• Case Studies: Applying Concepts to Real-World Scenarios
• Comprehensive Review of Key Concepts
• Q&A Session and Addressing Knowledge Gaps
• Exam Preparation: Mock Tests and Topic-Wise Revisions