Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective
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Business Analysis Mastery: Planning, Skills, and Perspective
This course is part of Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) Specialization
Instructors: Igor Arkhipov
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What you'll learn
How to develop a comprehensive business analysis plan, including stakeholder engagement and governance strategies.
The importance of soft skills such as adaptability and behavioral characteristics in business analysis, with real-world applications.
Techniques for identifying performance improvements and effectively managing information to enhance business analysis outcomes.
Skills you'll gain
- Business Intelligence
- Planning
- Process Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Requirements Elicitation
- Enterprise Architecture
- Business Systems Analysis
- Business Process
- Business Analysis
- Business Analytics
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Adaptability
- Drive Engagement
- Governance
- Business Planning
- Business Process Modeling
- Stakeholder Communications
- Business Process Management
- Stakeholder Analysis
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There are 4 modules in this course
This advanced course, "Advanced Business Analysis Mastery," offers a deep dive into the intricacies of business analysis. Participants will gain expertise in planning, stakeholder engagement, governance, and information management. The course also emphasizes the importance of soft skills for business analysts, such as adaptability and effective communication. Learners will explore a range of perspectives relevant to business analysis, including Agile, Business Intelligence, IT, Business Architecture, and Business Process Management. By the course's conclusion, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of advanced business analysis concepts, the skills required to excel in this field, and the ability to approach complex business challenges with confidence and competence.
This course is ideal for experienced business analysts, project managers, and professionals involved in business analysis roles. It is tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in planning, stakeholder engagement, and the application of various business analysis perspectives to drive organizational success. Participants should have a foundational understanding of business analysis principles and techniques. Prior experience in business analysis or related roles is beneficial. Familiarity with project management practices and basic business operations will enhance the learning experience. This course is suitable for those looking to advance their expertise in business analysis planning, skills, and perspectives, regardless of their prior knowledge level.
This module covers the critical aspects of planning and monitoring in business analysis. It includes techniques for developing a business analysis approach, engaging stakeholders, governance, information management, and identifying performance improvements.
What's included
17 videos3 readings2 assignments
17 videos•Total 95 minutes
- Overview•5 minutes
- Technique glossary•7 minutes
- Plan business analysis approach part 1•7 minutes
- Plan business analysis approach part 2•6 minutes
- Plan stakeholder engagement•6 minutes
- Technique stakeholder list map or personas part 1•5 minutes
- Technique stakeholder list map or personas part 2•6 minutes
- Technique stakeholder list map or personas part 3•5 minutes
- Technique stakeholder list map or personas part 4•7 minutes
- Technique stakeholder list map or personas part 5•2 minutes
- Technique organisational modelling•7 minutes
- Plan business analysis governance•7 minutes
- Plan business analysis information management•6 minutes
- Identify BA performance improvements part 1•4 minutes
- Identify BA performance improvements part 2•6 minutes
- Technique observation part 1•4 minutes
- Technique observation part 2•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 15 minutes
- Welcome to the course•5 minutes
- Business analyst health check questions•5 minutes
- Reflection: Business analyst planning•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
- Business analysis planning and monitoring•16 minutes
- Business analysis planning•4 minutes
In this module, you will explore the essential soft and hard skills required for a successful Business Analyst. It covers behavioral characteristics, human skills, and the evolving role of a Business Analyst in today's landscape.
What's included
7 videos2 readings1 assignment
7 videos•Total 33 minutes
- Introduction to soft skills•2 minutes
- Soft skills part 1•3 minutes
- Soft skills part 2•5 minutes
- Case study design sprint part 1•5 minutes
- Case study design sprint part 2•5 minutes
- Case study design sprint part 3•6 minutes
- Human skills for a business analyst•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
- Business analysis tools - Essentials•5 minutes
- How is the business analyst role evolving? - An interview with Igor•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 14 minutes
- Soft and hard skills for a business analyst•14 minutes
This module introduces various perspectives that a Business Analyst may encounter in their role, including the Agile perspective, Business Intelligence perspective, IT perspective, Business Architecture perspective, and Business Process Management perspective.
What's included
18 videos1 reading1 assignment
18 videos•Total 101 minutes
- Perspectives•3 minutes
- Agile part 1•6 minutes
- Agile part 2•6 minutes
- BI perspective part 1•4 minutes
- BI perspective part 2•6 minutes
- IT part 1•8 minutes
- IT part 2•4 minutes
- Business architecture part 1•6 minutes
- Business architecture part 2•5 minutes
- BPM part 1•7 minutes
- BPM part 2•6 minutes
- BPM part 3•2 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 1•6 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 2•4 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 3•7 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 4•6 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 5•7 minutes
- Bonus video: Intro to agile part 6•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Reflection: Business analyst perspectives•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 14 minutes
- Business analyst perspectives•14 minutes
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Final words•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Final assessment•30 minutes
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