Business Analysis Online Course
Learn the essential skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven business environment with this comprehensive Business Analysis Fundamentals course. From foundational principles to advanced techniques in stakeholder engagement and options analysis, this course covers the full spectrum of core business analysis practices. Learn effective requirements-gathering methods—like brainstorming, interviews, and surveys—while mastering techniques for organizing, prioritizing, and validating requirements.
The course also provides in-depth coverage of Agile methodologies, including its principles, practices, and tools. You'll gain hands-on experience with business case development, strategic planning, and key analytical tools used by professionals. Real-world examples and an interactive Agile case study bring concepts to life, offering both new and experienced analysts a practical and enriching learning experience.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for current business analysts, newcomers to the field, or anyone considering a career transition into business analysis. Designed to accommodate a variety of learners, it offers foundational knowledge, practical frameworks, and actionable insights to help you confidently launch or advance your career in business analysis.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
- The Role of a Business Analyst
- Characteristics and Traits of a Business Analyst
Business Analysis Fundamentals
- What Are Stakeholders in Business Analysis?
- Options Analysis in Business Analysis
Requirements in Business Analysis - What It's All About
- How to Gather Business Requirements
- Gathering Requirements Through a Brainstorming Session
- Gathering Requirements with a Workshop
- Gathering Requirements Through Surveys
- How to Group, Prioritize, and Validate Requirements in Business Analysis
Agile Essentials for Business Analysts
- A Note about Agile and Project Management for BAs
- What Is Agile?
- Why Go Agile?
- How It All Began - The History of Agile
- The Different Agile Methodologies
- Agile Principles
- The Agile Culture
- The Agile Roles
- Agile Concepts
- Agile Artifacts
- Agile Rituals
- Agile Tools
- Agile Versus Waterfall
- Agile FAQs
- Agile Myths
- The Agile Knowledge Base
- Case Study: Agile in HealthCare and Supply Chain | Agile Interview
Business Analysis Skills
- Preparing a Business Case in Business Analysis
- A Business Case and Business Plan in Business Analysis
- Mind Mapping in Business Analysis
- A Note about the BA Tools Section
Business Analysis Toolkit - Jira from Atlassian
- Introduction to Jira from Atlassian; Agile Project Management Tool
- Initial Jira Tour
- Components in Jira Part 1
- Components in Jira Part 2
- Scrum Boards in Jira
- Reports in Jira and the Burndown Chart
- The Product Backlog in Jira Also Known as the Backlog or the Jira Backlog
- Road mapping in Jira
Business Analysis Toolkit - Microsoft Teams
- A Note about Teams for Business Analysis
- Introduction
- What Is Teams?
- Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 1
- Free Microsoft Teams Resources and the Microsoft Teams App Part 2
- Teams Demo from Microsoft
- Initial Tour of Microsoft Teams
- Create and Manage Teams in Microsoft Teams
- Create and Manage Channels in Microsoft Teams
- Chatting in Microsoft Teams
- Everything Else You Should Know about Teams
- A Real-World Video Conference Call in Microsoft Teams
Business Analysis Toolkit - Microsoft Planner
- Introduction
- Why Use Microsoft Planner?
- The Official Planner Website
- Initial Tour of Microsoft Planner
- How to Access and Use Support Documentation for Microsoft Planner
- Providing Feedback on Microsoft Planner
- A Real-World Example of Planner in Action
Business Analysis Toolkit - Trello - Agile Project Management
- Introduction
- Initial Trello Tour
- Setting Up a Trello Board
- Using Cards on Trello Part 1
- Using Cards on Trello Part 2
- Using Cards on Trello Part 3
- [New] Case Study: A Neobank Using Trello for Their Roadmap
- [New] Real-World Example of an Agile Kanban Board in Trello
Helpful Business Analysis Tool - ChatGPT - Essentials and Prompts
- Introduction to ChatGPT
- Getting Started with ChatGPT
- Initial Tour of ChatGPT
- ChatGPT Versus ChatGPT Plus and Why ChatGPT Is Superior and the Recommended Choice
- ChatGPT Prompts Part 1
- ChatGPT Prompts Part 2
- Using ChatGPT to Generate Book Summaries
- Using ChatGPT to Write an Email Requesting Annual Leave
- Using ChatGPT to Create a Podcast Name and Description
- Using ChatGPT to Prepare for a Project Manager Interview
Launch Your Career as a Business Analyst
- Job Opportunities and Salaries for Business Analysts Part 1
- Job Opportunities and Salaries for Business Analyst Part 2
- Kickstart Your BA Career