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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Advanced Business Analysis Fundamentals
- Strategic role of business analysis
- Business analysis lifecycle
- Enterprise analysis
- Business value creation
- Advanced BA competencies
- Industry trends
Module 2: Strategic Business Thinking
- Business strategy
- Organizational objectives
- Strategic alignment
- Competitive analysis
- Business capability assessment
- Value creation
Module 3: Business Environment Analysis
- Internal analysis
- External analysis
- PESTLE analysis
- SWOT analysis
- Market assessment
- Industry evaluation
Module 4: Stakeholder Analysis & Engagement
- Stakeholder identification
- Stakeholder mapping
- Influence analysis
- Communication planning
- Conflict management
- Engagement strategies
Module 5: Advanced Requirements Engineering
- Requirements lifecycle
- Business requirements
- Functional requirements
- Non-functional requirements
- Prioritization techniques
- Requirement validation
Module 6: Requirements Elicitation Techniques
- Interviews
- Workshops
- Brainstorming
- Observation
- Surveys
- Document analysis
Module 7: Business Process Analysis
- Process identification
- Process mapping
- Process decomposition
- Value stream analysis
- Process performance
- Process improvement
Module 8: Business Process Modeling
- BPMN fundamentals
- Workflow modeling
- Swimlane diagrams
- Process documentation
- Future-state processes
- Model validation
Module 9: Data Analysis for Business Analysts
- Business data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Trend analysis
- KPI analysis
- Business insights
- Decision support
Module 10: Root Cause Analysis
- Problem identification
- Root cause techniques
- Fishbone analysis
- Five Whys
- Gap analysis
- Corrective action planning
Module 11: Solution Assessment
- Solution evaluation
- Feasibility analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Business impact
- Risk assessment
- Recommendation development
Module 12: Business Case Development
- Business case structure
- Financial justification
- Investment analysis
- Benefits realization
- Executive summaries
- Approval strategies
Module 13: Risk Analysis
- Business risks
- Risk identification
- Risk assessment
- Risk prioritization
- Mitigation planning
- Risk monitoring
Module 14: Change Impact Analysis
- Organizational change
- Impact assessment
- Readiness analysis
- Transition planning
- Stakeholder readiness
- Change communication
Module 15: Business Architecture
- Business capabilities
- Value chains
- Organizational models
- Capability mapping
- Strategic alignment
- Architecture principles
Module 16: Agile Business Analysis
- Agile fundamentals
- User stories
- Backlog refinement
- Sprint collaboration
- Agile documentation
- Iterative analysis
Module 17: Product & Product Analysis
- Product vision
- Product requirements
- Feature prioritization
- Product lifecycle
- Customer value
- Roadmap planning
Module 18: Customer Journey Mapping
- Customer personas
- Journey mapping
- Experience analysis
- Pain point identification
- Opportunity mapping
- Service improvement
Module 19: Business Analytics & Reporting
- KPI dashboards
- Business reporting
- Performance measurement
- Data visualization
- Executive reporting
- Business insights
Module 20: Decision Analysis
- Decision frameworks
- Decision modeling
- Alternative evaluation
- Prioritization matrices
- Strategic recommendations
- Business decisions
Module 21: Digital Business Transformation
- Digital transformation
- Process automation
- Technology adoption
- Innovation strategies
- Business modernization
- Future readiness
Module 22: Collaboration & Facilitation
- Workshop facilitation
- Negotiation skills
- Team collaboration
- Meeting management
- Consensus building
- Communication strategies
Module 23: Governance & Compliance
- Business governance
- Policies
- Regulatory considerations
- Documentation standards
- Quality management
- Audit readiness
Module 24: Business Analysis Tools
- Modeling tools
- Documentation tools
- Collaboration platforms
- Productivity tools
- Requirements repositories
- Reporting solutions
Module 25: Performance Measurement
- Benefits tracking
- Success metrics
- KPI monitoring
- Business outcomes
- Continuous improvement
- Performance optimization
Module 26: Advanced Case Studies
- Business transformation
- Process optimization
- Strategic initiatives
- Enterprise scenarios
- Solution evaluation
- Lessons learned
Module 27: Enterprise Business Analysis
- Enterprise planning
- Portfolio analysis
- Strategic initiatives
- Organizational alignment
- Business capability planning
- Value optimization
Module 28: Portfolio Development
- Business analysis documentation
- Case study presentation
- Professional reporting
- Stakeholder presentation
- Portfolio refinement
- Career development
Module 29: Capstone Business Analysis Project
- Business problem analysis
- Requirement documentation
- Process modeling
- Solution recommendation
- Business case presentation
- Project evaluation
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device