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Business Analysis for IT

Course Description

The Business Analysis for IT course is designed to equip aspiring and current professionals with the critical skills needed to align business needs with innovative technology solutions. As organizations accelerate digital transformation, the role of a Business Analyst has become indispensable in bridging the gap between business stakeholders and technical teams.

This course offers a practical and modern approach to business analysis in IT environments, covering everything from requirement gathering and stakeholder management to Agile methodologies, data modeling, and solution evaluation. Through hands-on case studies, real-world tools, and collaborative simulations, learners will gain a solid understanding of how to drive value in IT projects and improve decision-making through effective analysis and communication.

Whether you're entering the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this course prepares you to succeed in dynamic roles across software development, enterprise solutions, DevOps, and digital product management.

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a Business Analyst in modern IT environments

  • Develop strategic planning skills to align business goals with project scope

  • Apply elicitation techniques to gather requirements using interviews, workshops, and tools like JIRA and Miro

  • Analyze and document business needs using use cases, user stories, process maps, and data models

  • Explore Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the BA’s function in cross-functional teams

  • Learn to write effective documentation such as BRDs, FSDs, and test scenarios

  • Collaborate with QA teams for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and quality assurance

  • Gain exposure to design thinking, prototyping, and stakeholder communication

  • Evaluate solutions using cost-benefit analysis and measurable KPIs

  • Stay up to date with emerging trends like AI-driven analysis, data analytics integration, and cloud-based systems

  • Prepare for career growth with resume tips, interview guidance, and certification paths (CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, PMI-PBA)

Course Curriculum

  • Introduction to Business Analysis in IT

    • Understanding the Role of a Business Analyst in IT Projects

    • Key Responsibilities and Value Addition in Agile and Waterfall Environments

    • Business Analysis Lifecycle in Software Development

    • Difference Between BA and Project Manager

    • Overview of Business Systems, Processes, and Stakeholders

    • Essential Skills for IT Business Analysts

  • Business Analysis Planning and Strategy

    • Defining Scope and Objectives in Tech Projects

    • Selecting the Right BA Approach (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

    • Stakeholder Mapping and Communication Plans

    • Developing Business Analysis Plans

    • Identifying Risks and Constraints in IT Environments

    • Using RACI and SWOT for Strategic Alignment

  • Elicitation and Requirements Gathering

    • Introduction to Requirements Types: Business, Stakeholder, Functional, Non-functional

    • Techniques for Gathering Requirements (Interviews, Workshops, Surveys, Observations)

    • Using Modern Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Miro, Lucidchart

    • Eliciting Technical Requirements from Cross-Functional Teams

    • Validating and Documenting Requirements

  • Requirements Analysis and Modeling

    • Organizing and Prioritizing Requirements (MoSCoW, Kano Model)

    • Modeling Techniques: Use Cases, Process Flow Diagrams, ERDs, Wireframes

    • Storyboarding and Journey Mapping

    • Creating User Stories and Acceptance Criteria in Agile

    • Ensuring Requirements Traceability

    • Modern Trend: Using AI Tools to Support Requirement Mapping

  • Solution Evaluation and Design Thinking

    • Evaluating Current vs. Future State Solutions

    • Cost-Benefit and Feasibility Analysis

    • Applying Design Thinking to IT Solutions

    • Prototyping and Wireframing Tools (Figma, Balsamiq)

    • Collaboration with Developers, QA, and Product Owners

    • KPIs for Measuring Success

  • Agile Business Analysis Practices

    • Introduction to Agile Methodologies: Scrum, SAFe, Kanban

    • Role of BA in Agile Teams

    • Writing Effective Epics and User Stories

    • Participating in Agile Ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Standups, Retrospectives

    • Managing Product Backlog and Sprint Goals

    • Using Agile Tools (JIRA, Trello, ClickUp)

  • Documentation and Communication

    • Creating Business Requirement Documents (BRD)

    • Functional Specification Documents (FSD)

    • Use of Visual Aids in Communication (Mockups, Diagrams, Tables)

    • Best Practices in Stakeholder Communication and Reporting

    • Version Control and Collaboration Using Google Workspace, Notion, or SharePoint

  • Testing, Quality Assurance, and UAT

    • BA’s Role in QA and Testing Life Cycle

    • Preparing UAT Plans and Test Scenarios

    • Collaborating with QA for Test Case Design

    • Logging Issues and Change Requests

    • Validating Outcomes Against Requirements

    • Defect Management and Agile QA Tools (TestRail, Zephyr)

  • Capstone Project and Career Preparation

    • Hands-on IT Business Analysis Simulation

    • Creating End-to-End Documentation from Discovery to Deployment

    • Resume and LinkedIn Optimization for Business Analysts

    • Interview Preparation and Case Study Practice

    • Career Paths: BA, Product Owner, Consultant, Agile Analyst

    • Certification Roadmap: CBAP, CCBA, ECBA, PMI-PBA

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Title From Date To Date Cost
Upcoming Classes 2025-05-17 2025-05-18 ₹24999
Upcoming Classes 2025-05-24 2025-05-25 ₹24999
Upcoming Classes 2025-05-31 2025-06-01 ₹24999
This Course Fee:

₹34,999.00

₹50,000.00
Course includes:
  • img Level
      Intermediate Expert
  • img Duration 24h
  • img Passing Marks 75
  • img Exam Duration 1h 30m
  • img Certifications Yes
  • img Language
      English German Arabic French Spanish
  • img Access 90 Days
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