Business Analysis Essentials
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Businesses need to continually adapt if they are to succeed. Such changes are often (not always) supported by the use of IT. The business analyst is the catalyst of such change, working closely with the business (and IT where appropriate) to create innovative solutions to business problems. |
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Who is this course suitable for?
This 3-day course is for Business analysts and other who need to understand businesses and define how they should change. The analysts may be participating in any change management programme. It is not limited to the analysis of IT system requirements.
What does this course cover?
To provide delegates with an approach, and supporting techniques, for defining changes to the business that will overcome its problems.
During the course, you will learn to:
- Identify the external and internal influences which affect a business.
- Analyse and model business systems.
- Take account of the perspectives of different stakeholders.
- Identify potential business improvements.
- Evaluate improvements by means of a business case.
- Identify IT system requirements from the business model.
Scope of business analysis
- Role of the business analyst and business change.
- The business analysis approach – an overview.
- Business analysis projects – the inputs and outputs.
- Internal and external influences on the business.
- Techniques: SWOT, MOST, PESTLE.
- Stakeholders.
- Investigation techniques.
- Business perspectives.
- Conflicts between perspectives.
- Business activity modelling.
- Classifying business events.
- Business rules.
- Performance measures.
- Creative problem solving.
- Gap analysis – as-is versus to-be.
- New business models.
- Identifying IT requirements.
- Identifying options.
- Cost-benefit analysis.
- Impact and risk analysis.
- The course contains a case study which provides practical experience in the techniques taught.
Are there entry requirements?
What's included?
Our package includes refreshments, and full course materials.
Although the course is non-residential, we offer help finding appropriate hotels, close to the training venue. To take advantage of this offer, drop us an email after you book your course.
Additional info
This module represents a revised and restructured version of the previously specified 2 day BAM-Business Activity Modelling module.
Examinations
On completion of this course delegates may wish to sit for the ISEB Certificate in Business Analysis Essentials. This certificate can be used to contribute towards the ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis. The exam can be taken on the last day of the course.
How to book?
There are three ways to book your course, either online, via fax, or telephone:
- To book via telephone just call us on 0845 070 1750, and we’ll take of the details.
- To book via fax download our booking form, complete it and fax to us on +44 (0) 1353 662667.
- To book online simply enter the number of delegates you wish to send into the “Quantity” and select the course date from the drop down menu and click “Order now”.
We can also accept purchase orders from local authorities, government departments, and other public sector organisations and will consider account facilities for large corporate customers, follow this link to our payment options page for more information.
All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
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