Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis
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Business Analysis: Key Definitions & Strategy Analysis
This course is part of Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) Specialization
Instructors: Igor Arkhipov
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What you'll learn
Gain a solid grasp of essential business analysis concepts, boosting your foundational knowledge.
Master practical skills, like concept modeling and requirements analysis, for improved problem-solving.
Develop the ability to assess current states, define future goals, and provide strategic recommendations.
Learn to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, enhancing decision-making in business projects.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Analysis
- Business Process Modeling
- Risk Analysis
- Process Analysis
- Business Requirements
- Strategic Planning
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Systems Analysis
- Project Risk Management
- Analysis
- Risk Mitigation
- Competitive Analysis
- Business Modeling
- Business Strategies
- Systems Analysis
- Business Process
- Business Strategy
- Case Studies
- Organizational Strategy
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course provides a strong foundation in business analysis principles, techniques, and strategies. It covers essential topics such as the definition of business analysis, various requirement types, career paths in business analysis, and the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) guide. It also delves into key definitions and practical techniques used in business analysis. Additionally, the course focuses on strategic aspects, including analyzing the current state, defining future states, managing risks, and developing change strategies. Learners will gain hands-on experience through case studies and practical exercises, preparing them for success in the field of business analysis and beyond.
This course is suitable for individuals aspiring to become business analysts, current junior business analysts looking to strengthen their skills, mid-career professionals seeking to transition into business analysis roles, and those preparing for business analysis certifications. It accommodates learners with varying levels of prior knowledge and experience in the field. While no strict prerequisites are required, a basic understanding of business concepts and organizational operations can be advantageous. Familiarity with project management or experience in a business-related role is helpful but not mandatory. This course is structured to accommodate learners with varying levels of prior knowledge.
In this introductory module, students will be familiarized with the course's content and the role of business analysis in organizations. They will learn about the career path of a Business Analyst and gain an overview of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge.
What's included
6 videos2 readings1 assignment
6 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Introduction to the instructor•3 minutes
- What is business analysis? part 1•4 minutes
- What is business analysis? part 2•4 minutes
- A business analyst career path •6 minutes
- A guide to the BA body of knowledge Part 1•7 minutes
- A guide to the BA body of knowledge Part 2•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Welcome to the course•5 minutes
- Four types of requirements summarised•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Business analysis and the Career path•10 minutes
This module focuses on key definitions and concepts essential for a solid foundation in business analysis. It covers the Business Analysis Core Concept Model, concept modeling techniques, and the relationship between requirements and designs.
What's included
6 videos1 reading1 assignment
6 videos•Total 33 minutes
- Business analyst core concept model•6 minutes
- Technique concept modelling part 1•2 minutes
- Technique concept modelling part 2•9 minutes
- Technique concept modelling part 3•5 minutes
- Requirements and designs part 1•5 minutes
- Requirements and designs part 2•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Where am I in the business analyst journey?•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Key definitions•10 minutes
This module delves into Strategy Analysis, a critical aspect of business analysis. Students will explore techniques such as analyzing the current state, using tools like the Business Model Canvas, SWOT analysis, and Business Process Analysis. They will also learn about bench marking, document analysis, and risk assessment.
What's included
37 videos3 readings3 assignments
37 videos•Total 204 minutes
- Strategy analysis part 1•6 minutes
- Strategy analysis part 2•4 minutes
- Analyze current state•12 minutes
- Technique business model canvas•20 minutes
- SWOT part 1•3 minutes
- SWOT part 2•4 minutes
- Business process analysis part 1•6 minutes
- Business process analysis part 2•7 minutes
- Business process analysis part 3•3 minutes
- Business process analysis part 4•6 minutes
- Business process analysis part 5•5 minutes
- Technique benchmarking and market analysis•6 minutes
- Case study benchmarking part 1•4 minutes
- Case study benchmarking part 2 •6 minutes
- Technique document analysis•6 minutes
- Case study business capabilities part 1•1 minute
- Case study business capabilities part 2•6 minutes
- Define future state part 1•4 minutes
- Define future state part 2•7 minutes
- Technique metrics and KPIs part 1•5 minutes
- Technique metrics and KPIs part 2•4 minutes
- Case study KPIs part 1•3 minutes
- Case study KPIs part 2•7 minutes
- Technique balanced scorecard part 1•4 minutes
- Technique balanced scorecard part 2•7 minutes
- Technique business case part 1•6 minutes
- Technique business case part 2•6 minutes
- Technique business case part 3•3 minutes
- Risk assessment part 1•5 minutes
- Risk assessment part 2•4 minutes
- Risk assessment part 3•7 minutes
- Risk assessment part 4•3 minutes
- Case study risks part 1•4 minutes
- Case study risks part 2•5 minutes
- Define change strategy•7 minutes
- Technique vendor assessment part 1•5 minutes
- Technique vendor assessment part 2•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Article: Goal setting frameworks•5 minutes
- Exercise: Reflection - Risk management•5 minutes
- Practical ontology - A tool for making sense of new domains•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 44 minutes
- Strategy analysis: Technique balanced scorecard, risk assessment•20 minutes
- Quiz on Strategy analysis, SWOT, business analysis•12 minutes
- Quiz on Strategy analysis: Case studies•12 minutes
What's included
1 assignment
1 assignment•Total 40 minutes
- Final assessment•40 minutes
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Great Course covering subject on detail with example
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Very well explained about the business definitions and strategy analysis...
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Well designed to understand the concept of Business Analysis.
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