About this Course
The most powerful approach to business evolution is the integration of Business Analysis and Project Management. During a project, business analysts report to the project manager in order to facilitate requirements gathering and analysis, communications, and stakeholder relationship management. Business analysis extends further across a product or service life-cycle than project management, assessing and assuring business value by providing the continuity necessary for business success from strategic analysis through operational maintenance.
This 5-day course developed exclusively by Interface Technical Training teaches the strategic and tactical roles of the Business Analysts and provides interactive coverage of the knowledge and skills necessary to master business analysis work. The course addresses Business Analysis contributions both within and external to projects consistent with the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® ) and based on the Project Management Institute’s Professional in Business Analysis credential (PMI-PBA®).
This course qualifies as 35 contact hours for PMI-PBA candidates, or 35 PDU’s for current PMI credential holders.
Experienced Instructor:
Steve-Fullmer-imageSteven Fullmer has a global reputation as a project manager, chief technology officer, and computer systems innovator. He has authored more than 100 articles and written courseware for several dozen courses in the fields of project management, productivity, business analysis and computer technology. Mr. Fullmer has been a keynote speaker at numerous Project Management conferences and events. He has more than thirty-five years of professional design and project management experience in finance and high technology firms. His career was established with companies such as Honeywell Large Computer Products, NEC Supercomputers, First Interstate Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, AG Communication Systems, and Lucent Technologies. He enjoys teaching to local and global classrooms via broadcast audiences, as well as having authored and created several dozen educational video series.
Courseware Materials:
Students will receive exclusive courseware and self-study guides authored by the instructor Steve Fullmer. Mr. Fullmer provides numerous real-word scenarios in Business Analysis including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation. The courseware, business analysis templates and supplementary materials are both a guide for practical real-word applications and a valuable resource for PMI-PBA certification exam preparation.
PMI PBA Certification:
Unlike a PMI PBA Bootcamp exam prep class, our Business Analysis training course provides knowledge transfer and practical real-word application content that will help Business Analysts, Project Managers and IT System Analysis perform better and create solutions that will bring value to their organization whether or not the seek a BA Certification. Credential seekers will gain a solid understanding of business analyst best-practices within the exam context and will receive study guides and practice exercises to assist with exam prep.
Interface is an official PMI Registered Education Provider (REP). Provider ID 2961. We have continuously exceeded the rigorous standards outlined by PMI over the last decade.
Audience Profile
◾New and practicing Business Analysts
◾Project Managers
◾Product Managers
◾System Analysts
◾Quality Managers
◾Managers tasked with Strategic decisions
At Course Completion
◾Understand Business Analysis
◾Identify the role of the business analyst
◾Understand the Business Development life-cycle
◾Integrate business analysis within Portfolios, Programs, and Projects.
◾Describe the relationship between projects and processes
◾Learn the terms, tools, techniques, and deliverables associated with business analysis.
◾Develop sound solution (product, service, process) design
◾Understand the principles and practices for effective requirements elicitation and analysis.
◾Understand Modeling techniques
◾Expand knowledge of Strategic Planning and Enterprise Analysis
◾Develop traceability, monitoring, and evaluation tools
◾Gain a solid understanding of the five PMI-PBA domains: Needs Assessment, Planning, Analysis, Traceability & Monitoring, and Evaluation
Outline
Introduction
◾Defining the role and tasks of a Business Analyst
◾Generating Business Value
◾Solutions to business needs, problems, and opportunities
◾Stakeholder relationships: business processes, projects and external connections
◾Creating and adopting formal business analysis
◾The Business Analyst and projects; ideal PM-BA integration
◾The PMI-PBA domains
◾Certification opportunities
◾Process, tool, technique, and deliverables framework
General Functions of Business Analyst
◾Needs Assessment and Strategic prioritization
◾Business Analysis planning (the day-to-day work)
◾Requirements Elicitation
◾Requirements Analysis and Specification (includes modeling)
◾Requirements Documentation, Validation, and Management
◾Business Solution Delivery, Operation, and Maintenance
Needs Assessment
◾Problem, opportunity, constraint and triage
◾Request analysis
◾Solution approaches and business cases
◾The product life-cycle
◾Prioritization
◾Approval and Funding
◾Project initiation
Business Planning
◾Business analysis Work
◾As-is versus to-be
◾Product/project life-cycle approach
◾Solution context and design
◾Stakeholder analysis
◾Assurance Design and Acceptance Criteria
◾Solution success
◾The Business Plan
◾Project initiation
Business Analysis – Elicitation
◾Question development
◾Stakeholder requirements
◾Elicitation
◾Requirements generation◾Decomposition
◾Studying
◾Modeling: scope, process, data, rule
◾Requirements prioritization
◾PM/BA collaboration during Elicitation
Business Analysis – Analysis
◾Requirements analysis
◾Iterative modification and Change Control
◾Requirements classifications
◾Tools for thinking, analysis, documentation & presentation
◾Advanced modeling
◾Characteristics of Excellent Requirements
◾PM/BA collaboration during Analysis
◾Approval, Verification and Validation
Traceability and Monitoring
◾Requirements states
◾Traceability Matrices
◾Baselines
◾Conflict resolution
◾Facilitation
◾Configuration and Version control
◾Confirmation of solution delivery
◾Confirmation of business value
◾Status and reporting
◾PM/BA collaboration and contrasts
Evaluation
◾Testing and Test Plans
◾Metrics and KPI
◾Test cases
◾Gaps, deficits, Deltas, and defects
◾Acceptance criteria and implementation planning
◾PM/BA collaboration and separation
◾Go/No-Go analysis
◾Product implementation
◾Product Transition
◾Post-implementation valuation
◾Product life-cycle schedule
◾Solution Replacement/Phase-out
Project Management and Operations Interfaces
◾Project Management methodologies and their relationship to the Business Analyst
◾Methodology comparison, contrast, and overlap
◾Product life-cycles : Predictive/Waterfall, Iterative/Spiral, Incremental, Adaptive/Agile
◾Role of the PM
◾Role of the BA
◾Working with the PMO
◾The Business Analyst and Operations
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of business processes and/or project management
Venue: LIVE Online
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Description:
Live Online Training
Get the same training you expect in the classroom without leaving your office or home. These are NOT recorded classes. They are LIVE sessions with an expert instructor. We use the latest in video conferencing technologies and audio so you can confidently participate in any class just like being right there in person. We guarantee the effectiveness of our online training delivery approach that we will give you your money back if you are not totally satisfied. Ask us for a demo.
Online class requirements:
- Moderate to fast Internet
- A phone or computer headset is required in order to hear the instructor/moderator). You can use Computer Audio (VoIP) or you can dial in from a regular phone. For convenience, we recommend a hands-free headset or phone.
- Training software must be installed on your computer (trial versions are acceptable)
- RECOMMENDED: Dual Monitors or computers. For optimal online learning experience, we recommend participants have dual monitors or two computers. Your online classroom credentials allow you to join multiple times from multiple computers. Participants should use one monitor or computer to view the instructor’s shared screen and another monitor or computer to work with the software.
What happens when you enroll in an online class
When you register for an online class, you will receive a welcome email followed by login access to the Citrix GoToTraining virtual classroom. A workbook (printed copy or eBook) will be sent to you prior to the start of class.
Online Training Advantages
Convenience: You don’t have to travel and can attend from your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Our online classes are conducted using GoToTraining, a more robust version of the popular GoToMeeting screen sharing and conferencing platform. To accommodate multiple time zones, courses are typically scheduled from 10am – 5pm Eastern with a one-hour lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern and a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. When conducting custom online course for your group, class times can be modified to accommodate your timezone.
Interactive Learning: Our online training is fully interactive. You can speak and chat with the instructor and classmates at any time. Various interactive techniques are used in every class. Our small class sizes (typically 4 – 8 students), allow our instructors to focus on individual performance and issues and to work closely with you to meet your unique needs. Classes are designed to be a hands-on learning experience, providing opportunities for you to try your new skills while the instructor is available for review, questions, and feedback. You have the option to give the instructor permission to view your computer to provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
