Unlock Your Potential with our Business Analyst Course
Are you looking to supercharge your career in the world of business analysis? Info Trek’s ‘Entry Certificate in Business Analysis’ course, coded ECBA, is your gateway to a brighter professional future. This 3-day instructor-led program will equip you with essential skills and knowledge to thrive in the dynamic corporate landscape.
What to Expect
Our ‘Business Analyst Course’ dives deep into the intricacies of this field. You’ll explore everything from the fundamentals of Information Technology, Software Projects, and Business Analysis, to understanding BABOK V3, key concepts, and practical techniques. With interactive lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, you’ll not only grasp theoretical concepts but also learn to apply them in real-world scenarios.
Elevate Your Career
By enrolling in this course, you’ll not only gain valuable insights into the realm of business analysis but also enhance your career prospects. Whether you’re starting from scratch or seeking to upgrade your skills, this program has no prerequisites. It’s perfect for aspiring business analysts and professionals looking to bolster their competencies. Upon completion, you’ll be well-prepared for the ECBA exam and equipped to take on the role of a Business Analyst with confidence. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your potential; join us at Info Trek today!
Course Details
Course Code: ECBA; Duration: 3 Days; Instructor-led
Audience
Prerequisites
No pre-requisite for this course
Methodology
This program will be conducted with interactive lectures, PowerPoint presentation, discussions, and practical exercises.
Course Objectives
- The instructor will give all details of ECBA exam and answer queries.
- The instructor will introduce students to IT and different types of software projects. It will also equip students with knowledge of SDLC.
- The instructor will explain students responsibilities, competencies, artifacts of BA.
- The instructor will explain BABOK structure and how it is organized.
- The instructor will explain BA Core Concept Models, requirement classification and Stakeholders.
- The instructor will explain all tasks in BAPM and ask students to work on a case study to identify stakeholders.
- Instructor will teach each task in this KA with the help of group discussions, role plays which will help in recall and reinforcement of these concepts.
- The instructor will explain different analysis techniques and draw various design models like process flows, activity diagrams, use cases and prototypes.
- The instructor will explain SCRUM and role of BA in SCRUM, he will also teach how to write user stories.
- The instructor will explain requirement life cycle in detail and traceability and prioritization with the help of examples.
- Instructor will explain As-is and To-be states and process flows.
- Instructor will explain solution evaluation with the help of a real-life case study and explain all tasks of KA using the example.
- Instructor will explain all techniques used in BABOK.
Outlines
Module 1: ECBA Exam Information
- About IIBA
- Benefits of ECBA certification
- Eligibility
- ECBA Exam Blueprint & Exam pattern
- Exam fees
- ECBA Application process
- How to prepare for exam?
- Course Details
Module 2: Introduction to Information Technology
- What is Information Technology?
- Product based companies vs Service based companies.
- What is a project?
- Types of Software projects
- Stakeholders in a project
- Software Development Life Cycle
- Waterfall Model
- Incremental Model
- Agile Model
Module 3: Introduction to Business Analysis
- What is Business Analysis?
- Who is a Business Analyst?
- Responsibilities of a BA
- Competencies of a BA
- Artifacts prepared by a BA.
- BA Career Paths
Module 4: Introduction to BABOK V3
- BABOK Structure
- Knowledge areas
- Tasks
- Elements/Guidelines
- Techniques
- How to read BABOK?
Module 5: Business Analysis Key Concepts
- Business Analysis Core Concept Model
- Key Terms
- What are requirements?
- Requirement Classification
- Stakeholders revision
- Requirements and Design
- Case Study of a Retail Customer
Module 6: KA1 - Business Analysis Planning & Monitoring
- Overview
- Core Concept Model in BAPM
- Plan Business Analysis Approach
- Plan Stakeholder Engagement
- Plan Business Analysis Governance
- Plan Business Analysis Information Management
- Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements
- Case Study of a Retail Customer
- Chapter Quiz
Module 7: KA2 - Elicitation and Collaboration
- Overview of Elicitation and Collaboration
- Core Concept Model in Elicitation and Collaboration
- Prepare of Elicitation.
- Case Study
- Conduct Elicitation
- Elicitation Techniques
- Challenges in Elicitation
- Best Practices
- Preparing a Business Requirement Document
- Preparing a Functional Specification Document
- Confirm Elicitation Results
- Communicate Business Analysis Information
- Manage Stakeholder Collaboration
- Chapter Quiz
Module 8: KA3 -Requirement Analysis and Design Definition
- Overview
- Core Concept Model
- Specify & Model Requirements
- Verify requirements.
- Validate Requirements
- Define Requirements Architecture
- Define Design Option
- Analyze Potential Valie and Recommend Solution
- Introduction to UML
- Process Flow diagrams
- Activity Diagrams
- Use Case Diagrams
- Prototypes
- Chapter Quiz
Module 9: Requirements in Agile
- What is Agile?
- SCRUM Methodology
- SCRUM Roles and Events
- BA Role in SCRUM
- Artifacts prepared.
- Introduction to Epics/User Stories
- Writing a user story
- Chapter Quiz
- Â
Module 10: KA -4 Requirements Life Cycle Management
- Overview
- Core Concept Model in Requirement Life Cycle Management
- Trace Requirements
- Creating a Traceability Matrix
- Maintain Requirements
- Prioritise Requirements
- MOSCOW technique
- Assess Requirement Changes
- Approve Requirements
- Walkthrough example
- Chapter Quiz
Module 11: KA - 5 Strategy Analysis
- Overview
- Core Concept Model in SA
- Analyze Current State
- Case Study of Automobile Industry
- Define Future State
- Creating As-is and To-be Process Flow diagrams
- Assess Risks
- Define Change Strategy
- Chapter Quiz
Module 12: KA- 6 Solution Evaluation
- Overview
- Core Concept Model in SA
- Measure Solution Performance
- Analyze Performance Measures
- Assess Solution Limitations
- Assess Enterprise Limitations
- Recommend Actions to Increase Solution Value
- Case Study of a Solution Evaluation exercise done in a banking project.
- Chapter Quiz
Module 13: Perspectives
- Agile
- Business Intelligence
- Information Technology
- Business Architecture
- Business Process Management
Module 14: Techniques
- Acceptance and Evaluation Criteria
- Backlog Management
- Balanced Scorecard
- Benchmarking and Market Analysis
- Brainstorming
- Business Capability Analysis
- Business Cases
- Business Model Canvas
- Business Rules Analysis
- Collaborative Games
- Concept Modelling
- Data Dictionary
- Data Flow Diagrams
- Data Mining
- Data Modelling
- Decision Analysis
- Decision Modelling
- Document Analysis
- Estimation
- Financial Analysis
- Focus Groups
- Functional Decomposition
- Glossary
- Interface Analysis
- Interviews
- Item Tracking
- Lessons Learned
- Metrics and Key Performance Indicators
- Mind Mapping
- Non-Functional Requirement Analysis
- Observation
- Organizational Modelling
- Prioritization
- Process Analysis
- Process Modelling
- Prototyping
- Reviews
- Risk Analysis and Management
- Roles and Permissions Matrix
- Root Cause Analysis
- Scope Modelling
- Sequence Diagrams
- Stakeholder List, Map or Personas
- State Modelling
- Survey or Questionnaire
- SWOT Analysis
- Use Cases and Scenarios
- User Stories
- Vendor Assessment
- Workshops
- Chapter Quiz