Fundamentals of Business Analysis
Learn the fundamental skills for becoming a Business Analyst, including understanding the role of business analysis in the organization, what makes a good business analyst, and gaining a collection of foundational skills used by all the BAs regardless of industry or level of seniority such as: applying analysis to determine the business needs, identifying the stakeholders, gathering and documenting different types of requirements, ensuring the solutions deliver the expected value. The course offers a comprehensive overview of business analysis methodology and approaches.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 7 hours
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Learn the fundamental skills for becoming a Business Analyst, including understanding the role of business analysis in the organization, what makes a good business analyst, and gaining a collection of foundational skills used by all the BAs regardless of industry or level of seniority such as: applying analysis to determine the business needs, identifying the stakeholders, gathering and documenting different types of requirements, ensuring the solutions deliver the expected value. The course offers a comprehensive overview of business analysis methodology and approaches. It combines the theory from industry standards with practical advice and recommendations. You will learn the methodology, the key skills of a BA and the role a Business Analyst plays in the organization. The course is broken down into 5 main lessons: • What is business analysis: introduction to the profession and key definitions. • The core of business analysis: key concepts of business analysis, working with needs, defining the future state, and recommending solutions. • Scope management: main elements of defining the scope of change, four types of requirements any project has. • Quality management: the connection between business analysis and quality management, how a BA can contribute to quality. • Change management: how to deal with change Content for the course is designed and delivered by Igor Arkhipov who is a certified business analysis professional and industry expert with over 15 years of experience in corporate project environments. This course is designed for anyone interested in business analysis. It will be especially useful for aspiring business analysts or other professionals who can benefit from BA skills and methodology, such as project managers, system analysts, change managers, and UX designers. There are no formal prerequisites for the course, however, some understanding of what is a project and how people usually collaborate in working environments will help.Modules
Lesson 1: What is business analysis
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4
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- Business analysis, definition and career path.
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- Introduction to the course and the instructor
- The definition of business analysis
- The role of business analyst
- A career development path for a business analyst
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- Welcome to the course
Lesson 2: The core of business analysis
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6
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1
Assignment
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- Needs identification, recommended solutions
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- Core concepts of business analysis
- Identifying needs
- Define the future state
- Recommend solutions
- Identifying stakeholders
- Key business analyst responsibilities
Lesson 3: Scope Management
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6
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- Scope management, requirements from Stakeholders
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- Scope
- Requirements from the business
- Requirements from the stakeholders
- Functional requirements
- Non-functional requirements
- Transition requirements
Lesson 4: Quality Management
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4
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1
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1
Assignment
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- Quality assurance and Solution evaluation
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Videos
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Process improvement
- Solution evaluation
- Lessons learned
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Readings
- Pragmatic ways to measure quality of a software project
Lesson 5: Change Management
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3
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1
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- Change management
3
Videos
- Managing requirements through the lifecycle
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Supporting org. change
Lesson 6: What makes a great business analyst
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- What makes a great business analyst
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- What makes a great business analyst
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- How do I start my Business Analytics career
- Eight Hard & Soft Skills for Your Business Analytics Career
Final Assessment
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- Final Assessment
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Unlock the essential skills for a successful career in business analysis with the "Fundamentals of Business Analysis" course. This engaging program, offered by Coursera, is perfect for those interested in the Business & Management domain. Guided by industry expert Igor Arkhipov, a certified professional with over 15 years of experience, learners will gain a deep understanding of the pivotal role business analysts play in organizations. Throughout the course, you'll explore key concepts and methodologies essential for business analysis. The curriculum is structured into five comprehensive lessons: 1. Introduction to Business Analysis: Dive into the profession and grasp fundamental definitions. 2. Core Concepts: Learn about business needs, defining future states, and recommending effective solutions. 3. Scope Management: Master the elements of defining scope and the four types of project requirements. 4. Quality Management: Discover the link between business analysis and quality management, and how a BA can enhance quality. 5. Change Management: Equip yourself with strategies to handle organizational change effectively. The course blends theoretical insights from industry standards with practical advice, ensuring you gain both knowledge and actionable skills. With a duration of approximately 420 minutes, this foundational course is accessible through a Starter subscription. Ideal for aspiring business analysts, project managers, system analysts, change managers, and UX designers, this course requires no formal prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of project environments and team collaboration will enhance your learning experience. Embark on your journey to becoming a proficient business analyst and elevate your professional capabilities with this comprehensive course.
Igor Arkhipov