Program Overview:
Dooey Introduction to Business Analysis course provides an overview of the role
of a business analyst and covers the latest tools and techniques of the trade. This course
will help you understand how business analysis adds value to an organization, helping you
monitor, forecast, and plan using data.
Program Features:
- 1.5 hours of high-quality elearning content
- Course ebook available
- Lifetime access to course material
- Comprehensive, up-to-date content
- Industry-recognized course completion certificate
Delivery Mode:
Online self-learning
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course. Anyone with an interest in the business analysis
field may take this course.
Target Audience:
This Introduction to Business Analysis course is ideal for individuals ready to develop
their business analysis skills, knowledge, and behaviors as practicing business analysis
professionals.
Key Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this Introduction to Business Analysis course, you will:
- Understand the definition of business analysis
- Identify how business analysis adds value to an organization
- Recognize and analyze the business knowledge areas
- Differentiate between requirements and designs
Certification Details and Criteria:
- Complete 85% of the online self-learning course
- Pass the simulation test with a 60% result
Course Curriculum:
Lesson 01 – Course Introduction
- Course Introduction
Lesson 02 – Business Analysis Overview
- Business Analysis Introduction
- Business Analysis Overview
- Business Analyst
- Role of a Business Analyst
- The Business Analysis Community
- Key Takeaways
- Knowledge Check
Lesson 03 – Business Analysis Concepts
- Business Analysis Concepts
- Key Terms: Part One
- Key Terms: Part Two
- Stakeholders
- Stakeholders – Project Manager
- Key Takeaways
- Knowledge Check
Lesson 04 – Knowledge Areas
- Introduction
- Business Analysis Knowledge Areas
- Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
- Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Plan Business Analysis Governance
- Plan Business Analysis Information Management
- Elicitation and Collaboration
- Preparing for Elicitation
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
- Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Maintain Requirements
- Assess Requirements Changes
- Approve Requirements
- Strategy Analysis
- Business Need
- Define Future State
- Define Change Strategy
- Requirements Analysis and Design Definition
- Verify Requirements
- Define Design Options
- Solution Evaluation
- Measure Solution Performance
- Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Key Takeaways
- Knowledge Check
Lesson 05 – Business Analyst Skills and Competencies
- Overview
- Skills and Competencies
- Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Behavioral Characteristics
- Business Knowledge
- Communication Skills
- Interaction Skills
- Tools and Technology
- Key Results from the Salary Survey Conducted by IIBA
- Career Path
- Key Takeaways
- Knowledge Check