Course description
Businesses worldwide face unprecedented changes due to the growing need for data-driven decisions. Data scientists and analysts work together to collect and analyze the data, but business analysts are also crucial to the process. Business analysts use data to develop valuable business insights for their organizations. They are responsible for understanding the goals and needs of the business and then using data to recommend specific courses of action. They are critical to transforming an organization since they can identify inefficiencies and propose ways to improve the business model. Business analysts are in high demand, so many organizations are investing in training their employees to become business analysts. A career in business analysis is a great way to learn about various topics, develop critical skills, and gain experience in a constantly evolving field.
What are the key responsibilities of a business analyst professional?
Business analysts are often responsible for formulating the data requirements of their organizations, which can include gathering data from various external sources, such as customer and market data, social media, news articles, and many more. They are accountable for the maintenance and organization of the data they collect, which can include identifying key performance indicators (KPIs), designing appropriate dashboards, and creating appropriate reports, etc.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who should attend?
Rcademy’s Business Analyst Professional Course is suitable for many:
- Data managers
- Data analysts
- Business architects
- Enterprise analysts
- Management consultants
- Systems analysts
- Product Manager
- Business analysts
- Graduates
- Learners and scholars
- Business managers
- IT analysts
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Rcademy has designed the course revolving around the following objectives:
- To transform the participant into a valuable asset for their organization
- To learn ways to gather information and data for efficient problem solving
- To gain an understanding of the essence and skills required to develop into a successful business analyst professional
- To gain an understanding of technical jargon and various other related terminologies
- To gain knowledge of cost and quality control processes such as gap analysis, cost-benefit analysis, etc.
- To develop an enhanced understanding of the roles and responsibilities of modern-day business analyst professional
- To provide solutions assessment to their organization through effectively conducting requirements planning and management
- To gain hands-on knowledge of the latest business analysis tools and techniques
- To develop necessary analytical, communication, organizational and related skills
- To transform into a professional who maintains high standards practices ethical decision making and demonstrates a commitment to dedicated learning
Training Course Content
Module 1: Overview of Business Analysis
- Relevance of business analysis in the industry
- Roles and responsibilities of business analyst
- Effective business analysis practices
- Skills required for business analyst
- Subcategories of business analysis
Module 2: Requirements Planning
- Types of requirement: user requirement, functional requirement
- Requirements definition and management
- Requirements analysis
- Requirements documentation
- Requirements elicitation
Module 3: Requirements Life Cycle
- Tracing requirements
- Elements of requirement tracing
- Techniques of requirement tracing
- Prioritizing requirements
- Assessing requirements changes
- Approving requirements
Module 4: Enterprise Analysis
- Scope and need of enterprise analysis
- Identifying business opportunities
- GAP analysis
- Feasibility study
- Process of Enterprise Analysis
- The technique of enterprise analysis
Module 5: Strategic Planning as a Skill of Business Analyst
- Defining the organization’s vision
- Understanding the strategic planning cycle
- Strategic goal setting
- Building strategic themes
- Proposing business solutions
Module 6: Business Analysis Techniques
- SWOT analysis
- PESTLE Analysis
- Business Process Modelling
- Brainstorming
- CATWOE analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
Module 7: Managing Business Architecture
- Documenting business architecture
- Information Architecture
- Drivers for developing a business architecture
- Process of developing a business architecture
- Zachman framework
Module 8: Initial Risk Assessment
- Purpose of initial risk assessment
- Understanding project risks
- Risk identification
- Risk rating development
- Assessing risk impact
- Techniques of risk assessment
Module 9: Solutions Assessment
- Solutions assessment and evaluation
- Measuring solutions performance
- Assessing solutions limitations
- Increasing solutions value
Module 10: Managing Teams for Business Analysis
- Identify team roles
- Different types of team roles
- Documenting team responsibilities
- Role of stakeholders
- Work division strategy
Module 11: Fundamental Business Analyst Skills
- Analytical skills
- Business knowledge
- Decision-making skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Cultural awareness
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
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