BA01 

Business Analysis Essentials 

LEVEL 
Basic / Intermediate 

COURSE LENGTH 
2 Days

CREDITS
14 PDUs 

Course Description

This is an introductory course designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the benefits, functions and impact of a Business Analyst has within an organization. The course discusses the business analysis process as it is applied throughout a project to include the pre-project activities that comprise enterprise analysis. Participants also learn how a business analyst supports the project throughout the solution development life cycle, from establishing the solution vision and scope in the analysis phase to validating that requirements have been met in the testing phase.

After completing this course, participants will understand why and when to involve the business analysis function. They will also have a working vocabulary to enable them to communicate effectively with those who perform that role.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of the business analyst

  • Discuss industry standards/resources for obtaining more information about business analysis

  • Acquire a solid understanding of the various tasks/activities that comprises business analysis

  • Recognize the pre and post project business analysis activities

  • Learn how to plan, elicit, analyze, model, and test requirements