Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
EDSI-1031
Organization's ID:
FBA520
Organization:
Korn Ferry (formerly TwentyEighty Strategy Execution)
Location:
Online
Length:
21 hours (6 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 1 Business Administration, Project Management or Information Technology
Description

Objective:

This course is a foundational course in the business analysis process for those new to the role of business analyst as well as those looking to gain more in-depth skill development as it is applied throughout a project. Participants will gain knowledge of why and when to involve the business analysis function and gain a working vocabulary to enable them to communicate effectively with those who perform that role. Participants will leave this course with the framework necessary to support their future efforts.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify business analysis best practices
  • Identify the roles and responsibilities of the BA
  • Define requirements
  • Identify steps in the business analysis process
  • Plan the requirements elicitation process
  • Explain the role of modeling for documenting and communicating requirements
  • Perform requirements validation and traceability
  • Explain the importance of managing risk
  • Define the solution vision and scope
  • Recognize the importance of analyzing and documenting requirements
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Work-based Learning
Supplemental Materials