Business Analysis Foundations

Learn the foundations of business analysis. Explore the role of the business analyst and the BA process, from conducting a needs assessment to release planning.

Introduction to Business Analysis

• Prevent project failure with business analysis

1. What Is Business Analysis

• What is business analysis (BA)?
• BA industry definitions
• What is the role of a business analyst?
• Business analyst skillset

2. Doing a Needs Assessment

• Needs assessment basics
• Situation and solution statements

3. Identifying Stakeholders

• Who are stakeholders?
• Classifying your stakeholders
• Engaging stakeholders

4. Creating a Business Case

• Purpose of a business case
• Content of business case

5. Planning the Project

• Project planning: Vision
• Project planning: Project roadmap
• Project planning: Responsibilities

6. Determining Requirements

• Requirement types
• Requirements elicitation techniques
• Using requirements modeling techniques

7. Traceability and Monitoring Requirements

• Traceability matrix and task board
• Change control

8. Evaluating the Solution

• Testing and verification
• Validation

9. Preparing for Release and Transition

• Release planning
• Transition planning
• Implementation planning

Conclusion

• Next steps