Business Analysis Foundations
Course Title: Business Analysis Foundations
Type of course: professional skills
What I Learned:
- Role and Skills of a Business Analyst: Gained an understanding of the primary responsibilities and key skills required of a business analyst to successfully drive projects and bridge the gap between stakeholders and project teams.
- Four Steps of a Needs Assessment: Learned the systematic approach to determining the needs or ‘gap’ between the current conditions and the desired conditions, helping organizations prioritize and determine potential project opportunities.
- Identifying Relevant Stakeholders: Acquired skills in pinpointing which stakeholders are vital for particular business activities, ensuring effective communication and project delivery.
- Business Analyst’s Role in Project Planning: Understood the importance and duties of a business analyst in laying the foundation for a project, from gathering initial requirements to strategizing for successful delivery.
- Different Perspectives in Breaking Down Requirements: Explored the three key perspectives – business, user, and system – that business analysts need to consider when dissecting project requirements.
- Factors for Requirements in the Release Planning Phase: Grasped the nuances of determining what requirements are essential for each phase or iteration of a project, ensuring timely and relevant project releases.