ASS_SBAP BCS Business Analysis Practice Course with Online Exam
An essential introduction to the core principles of Business Analysis, bringing key tools and techniques to life using practical exercises. A key step towards the internationally recognised BCS Diploma in Business Analysis.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
The Business Analysis Practice course introduces the essential skills of business analysis. The emphasis throughout is on practical learning, using real-life case studies to introduce key skills including strategic analysis, stakeholder management, business activity modelling, gap analysis and making a business case.The course is presented by one of our expert training consultants, pictured below. Every member of the Business Analysis (BA) training team offers extensive professional knowledge and wide-ranging experience of BA projects.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Business analysts, project managers, product owners, service designers, business change managers and anyone who requires a thorough understanding of strategic business analysis. Business Analysis Practice is also a core module for the BCS (ISEB) International Diploma in Business Analysis.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
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COURSE CONTENT:
During this course, you will cover:Business analysis rationale • The scope of business analysis. • Definition of business analysis. • The development of business analysis. • The business change lifecycle. • Roles in business analysis.Strategic analysis in context • External analysis – PESTLE, Five Forces Analysis. • Internal analysis – Resource Audit, MOST. • Building a SWOT analysis. • Critical success factors and key performance indicators. • Measuring performance – the Balanced Business Scorecard.A project approach to business analysis • Initiating a business analysis study. • Defining terms of reference.Understanding business situations • Review of investigation techniques. • Documenting the business situation:- Rich pictures- Mind maps- Fishbone diagrams.Business perspectives • Identifying stakeholders. • Analysing stakeholders – Power/Interest Grid, RACI. • Stakeholder management strategies. • Defining business perspectives – CATWOE.Analysing and modelling the business activities • Types of business activity. • Building a conceptual business activity model. • Consolidating perspectives and building consensus.Identifying potential solutions • Business events. • Business rules. • Business process models. • Exploring the gap between the current and desired situation. • Identifying areas for business improvement – POP-IT. • Taking a holistic approach to business improvement.Making the business case • Analysing feasibility. • Contents of a business case. • Options. • Costs and benefits. • Impacts and risks. • Lifecycle for the business case.
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